Sowing the first seeds of the growing season is incredibly exciting – just think of all that fresh, tasty homegrown produce to come! To sow into containers you’ll of course need some seed starting mix, and a good mix can prove costly. Unless, that is, you make your own. iframe>...
"Thanks for the helpful article. I currently have my seeds (tomato, pepper, etc.) germinating in Seed Starting Soil made by Burpee. I want to put them in bigger containers after they start growing, until I can get them into the garden after the frost threshold. I would like to be able...
The ground in which radishes are planted should have good drainage and steady rainfall or be watered regularly. This might involve introducing compost or sand into the ground if it has a high clay content. Once the seeds are planted, if the soil is warm and moist, they should germinate and...
There used to be a ton of organic soil nutrients in bottles (like the now-discontinued GO Box) but many options have disappeared as growers switch to using amended compost for their organic nutrient needs. Why? The organic nutrients in bottles get similar results to mineral nutrients. The bigg...
Here are some of the Broad Bean ‘Robin Hood’ seeds that were sown for this Compost Trial. Broad bean seeds are large and easy to handle, so they’re a great choice of vegetable to grow with children or anyone with arthritic hands. ...
So how best to compost all this material at once. Which do you think will give me the best outcome in terms of finish product and help getting the pile hot enough to try and kill some of thoes seeds.
What’s The Best Soil For Growing Weed? Question:I’m learning how to grow weed. I would like to know what’s the best soil for cannabis. A nursery nearby has this organic potting soil mix which contains 3 main ingredients. These are: Peat moss, manure, and shredded topsoil. What do...
To grow spinach in containers, use a quality potting mix that is rich in organic matter by adding a lot of rotted manure or compost. This will make the texture of the soil more crumbly and loamy. Avoid a growing medium that clogs the drainage and remains waterlogged. Well-draining soil wi...
One important factor to consider is the size of the tent and what you plan to grow. A 4×4 tent is a great size for growing multiple plants, but if you plan to grow large plants or want to have a lot of space for your plants to spread out, you might need to consider a larger ...
While not the best time of year for planting grass seeds, early spring can still be a good time to plant warm-season grass seeds in regions with hot summers and more forgiving winters. The combination of warm soil and a growing season ahead allows for quick germination and robust grass grow...