In mild winters late sowings are possible to harvest when the cloche is secure. Water It is vital to water spinach regularly to ensure that the soil remains moist but not overly wet. Regular irrigation is crucial during warm weather to avoid bolting. The general rule is that Spinach requires...
Timing is important when growing spinach. If you’re planting spinach in spring, you need a good six weeks for the plant to reach maturity before days get longer and warmer, which will cause the plant to bolt.You want to get your seeds in the ground as soon as the soil has thawed. Y...
The spinach plant will be ready for harvest 25 to 50 days after germination, depending on the growing conditions and cultivar. Harvest when the plant has formed at least 5-6 healthy leaves, 3-4 inches long. The best method is the “cut and come again method.” For this, pick the outer...
Asparagus is one of the first crops to come to harvest each spring. Early in the season when the weather is cool (less than 70°F/ 21°C), take spears that are 6 to 9 inches in length; as the season progresses and the weather warms take spears 5 to 7 long. A freeze can harm ...
2. Where to Plant Spinach needs full sun, but you can still get a great harvest in partial shade, especially if that shade happens in the mid-day heat. Make sure that you’re planting in well-drained soil. I’m for a neutral pH around 6.5-7. ...
Learn how to grow Brussels sprouts step-by-step—planting, care through the season, and harvest—your complete Brussels sprouts growing guide!
A staple in our gardens, beets grow easily in spring and fall, and you won’t have to wait long to harvest their tasty roots. Enjoy their green tops, too—they’re a dual-purpose crop. Learn all you need to know about growing beets—from planting to harvest. ...
With plants such as tomatoes that take longer to grow, make sure this time frame doesn't exceed your average first frost date in fall.Successive planting: For continuous harvest throughout the growing season, plant smaller amounts of quick growers such as lettuce, spinach, beets, radishes, ...
Napa cabbage can grow in various types of soil as long as it has good drainage.Sandy soils, clay soils, and loamcan all work well. However, you will need to water more often if your soil is high in sand. Temperature and Humidity ...
If left in the ground too long, the bulbs sometimes split apart. The skin may also split, which exposes the bulbs to disease and will affect their longevity in storage. To harvest, carefully dig (don’t pull or yank stems by hand) up the bulbs using a garden fork. Avoid damaging the...