There are many varieties of cabbage from the size of a softball to others that weigh as much as 50 pounds. Some are best eaten soon after harvest, others are well-suited for months of storage and winter eating. Plant a combination of early-, midseason-, and late-maturing cabbages. The ...
Choose plants for your garden that are resistant to powdery mildew. Many mildew-resistant varieties of cucurbits (melons, cucumbers, squash, etc.) have been developed and can be bought from major seed suppliers. Plant in sunnier spots, as powdery mildew tends to develop more often in shady ...
Varieties of Kale Kales are differentiated by length of stem and leaf type. The two main types are Scotch or “curly” kale (from the Celts), which have very curled or crumpled leaves, and the Siberian or Russian types, which are flat or less curled. There are dwarf and tall selections ...
Varieties of Cucumbers There are three major types of Cukes. And, to every gardener’s delight, there are dozens of varieties. Here are the three types: Slicing Cucumbers Pickling Cucumbers –more on Pickling Cucumbers Oriental Cucumbers – These are long and thin, with many over a foot long...
There are two types of cucumber plants:vining cucumbersandbush cucumbers. Vining cucumbers, the most common varieties, grow on vigorous vines shaded by large leaves. The growth of these plants is fast, and the crop yield is abundant if you care for them properly. Vining varieties grow best wh...
There are hundreds of named varieties of garlic, but all of them can be categorized into two major types: soft-necked and hard-necked. The stalk that grows up from a garlic bulb is called a “neck.” Because the hard stalk grows up through the middle of the bulb. Hard-neck garlic pro...
Many vegetables, annuals, and perennials are easy to grow from seed. Starting seeds indoors allows you to get a head start on the growing season. Start with a few varieties so you don't become overwhelmed and choose plants that are easy to grow.
Cultural Practices:There are several strategies that farmers can used to reduce the amount of disease that their crops is likely to experience, these include: Resistant Varieties:Select cucumber varieties that are free from anthracnose disease. ...
While most cucumbers are naturally green, there are plenty of yellow varieties (and even white varieties!) out there for you to enjoy, too. What to Do With Yellow Cucumbers If your cucumbers are yellow and they’re supposed to be yellow, well – it more or less goes without saying that...
Choose your preferred variety to grow this brassica in your garden. This article will focus oncabbage plants with firm round heads, but there are many more varieties, including ornamental cabbages, Napa cabbage, and bok choi. These all have similar growing requirements and the same progression of...