If you've decided to grow cabbage in the garden, it's important to know how far apart to plant them in order to allow enough space for growth. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares exactly how much space your cabbage plants need. Written byDr. Liessa BowenLast updated: ...
Consider how much space each vegetable in your garden requires before starting to plant them. Overcrowded plants tend not to thrive because they compete for water and nutrients from each other; ensure there’s enough room between crops, and consider including pollinator-attracting flowers as a borde...
Slugs and snails can devastate young Cavolo Nero plants, so protect from these pests by following ourtop tips. What are the groups of flat grey-white bugs on the underside of the leaves of my Cavolo Nero? Cabbage whitefly look unpleasant, but do not usually do much damage to a plant. To...
Although these plants are often larger than home-grown transplants, many have still not spent a single minute outdoors. Much as with your home grown seedlings, allow the plants a few days outdoors in a semi-protected space. Store bought plants, whether vegetables or flowers, can still benefit...
leaves have appeared, thin plants to stand 2 inches apart in rows; snip off weak plants at the crown; do not disturb the roots of plants that remain; (2) at midseason, thin again; pull up some baby carrots leaving equal space between carrots that will remain to grow on to full size...
Before beginning planting your garden, sketch out a plan. This helps visualize how much space you will require and provides a starting point for where each vegetable should go. Rows 18-24 inches apart work best, with enough extra room between rows for paths so you can reach and work them ...
Vegetable plants grow their best with consistent watering. Water seedlings lightly and frequently to get their roots established. When plants get bigger, water less often and for longer to establish deeper roots. Too much water can result in root rot and fungal diseases. Not enough water can cau...
Shredded into a slaw, stir-fried, steamed, or baked, there’s not much you can’t do with cabbage. And with a little planning, it’s even possible to enjoy cabbages year-round by planting a carefully curated succession of varieties suited to each season. So here’s how to do it!
even if the last estimated frost for your area has not occurred. Carrots are considered acool-season vegetableand can be grown in either the fall or early spring.Carrots prefer soil temperatures between 55 and 75⁰F, so seeds will germinate much faster under these conditions. Carrots can be...
Spores can spread by water, wind, or tools, and can live in the soil for up to 10 years. Though disease can appear in many conditions, too much moisture and low soil pH may increase risk of infection. There is not much you can do after plants have become infected, other than to rem...