When the first frosts of fall arrive, plants perish and sunflower season ends.How Long Do Sunflowers Take To Grow?The sunflower’s growth time averages between 80 and 120 days. When it comes to non-branching varieties, the days-to-maturity number listed on seed packs is usually a ...
About temperature and day-length:Bulb Onion Growing: Day Length and Temperature. Plant onion sets pointed side up. Planting onion seeds Onion seeds can be started indoors 4 to 6 weeks before you plan to set seedlings out or you can direct sow seed in the garden when the soil temperature is...
The vegetable came to the Americas by sea in the 1500s. It had become a staple on sea voyages because it was easy to preserve, and its high concentration of vitamin C helped prevent scurvy on long journeys. Sauerkraut was used to prevent gangrene and treat wounds. Later, other cultivars o...
Sow corn or set out small starts when the soil has warmed to at least 65°F, usually two to three weeks after the last frost in spring. Black plastic can be used to cover the soil in advance and prewarm the bed. Corn is a tender, warm-season annual that is best planted after the...
When growing chives, it’s best to sow seeds directly. Broadcast seeds, or sow in rows 8-10" (20-25cm) apart. Press the seeds into the soil so they make good contact, then cover with ½" (1cm) of soil or fine mulch, and water. Keep the seed bed evenly moist until germination,...
Invasive weeds: Spores and seeds of invasive weeds (buttercups, morning glory, quack grass) can survive the decomposition process and spread to your desired plants when you use the finished compost. Charcoal ash: It is toxic to the soil microorganisms. Pesticide-treated plant material: These are...
When growing Broccoli, prepare the soil to a depth of 12-20” (30-51cm). Lay down a 2-3” (5-8 cm) layer of good garden compost or composted manure when you prepare the soil.Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables grow best in soil with a slightly acidic to slightly alkaline pH,...
When growing hemp, it's important to sow the seeds correctly to make sure that it grows in the right way. You want to make sure you are tilling the soil before planting seeds as there's no herbicides labeled for use. To prepare for seeds, make sure to create a firm, shallow bed to...
Goods deteriorate as they sit on supermarket shelves—especially when displayed in pyramids or manhandled by picky customers. Local Diversion Alfalfa’sin Boulder makes use of damaged fruit and vegetable items in its prepared foods, especially at the juice bar. This is common practice at most store...
Determine the Best Time to Grow Your Lettuce Plants Feel free to sow seeds in early spring — a few weeks before the last frost date will work. If you’re not sure when that is, use our handygrow calendar. Be mindful of spacing and look on yourseed packetsfor information — the distan...