Since lettuce is a fast-growing plant and quickly, the most effective method is to plant only a small number of seeds per day by spreading the plantings. Lettuce flourishes when temperatures are between 60 and 70 temperatures F. Lettuce isn’t only cultivated for its leaves, but it also ha...
The key to growing crisp, sweet lettuce greens, is to get it growing at a fast pace. That means plenty of water and a healthy dose of fertilizer. Garden Tip:When transplanting lettuce in hot weather, place some form of sunshade over the plant for a couple of days. Any makeshift shade ...
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They are picked when immature—before their seeds harden and they become bitter. Do not let them get yellow. A cucumber is of the highest quality when it is uniformly green, firm, and crisp. Harvest regularslicing cucumberswhen they are about 6 to 8 inches long (slicing varieties). Harvest...
If carrots have become limp, re-crisp them in a bowl of ice water. Garden-fresh carrots cook more quickly than grocery store-bought ones, and smaller ones more quickly than larger ones. Carrots are cooked tender when a shark fork pierces the root with just a little pressure. Don’t cook...
While freezing food is great for long-term storage, not all foods hold up well. Fruits and vegetables with a high water content, such as lettuce, cabbage, strawberries and peaches will come out soggy and mushy when thawed out. Potatoes that are cooked tend to develop a gritty type texture...
You can enjoy just about any plant in your container garden, including juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and soothing lavender. So gather up your hanging baskets, ceramic urns, and plastic pots, and let’s get gardening. What is a container garden?
Radish is ready to eat as few as three weeks after sowing seeds. It is easy to understand why radishes are a favorite of home gardeners. Red cherry radishes Spring radishes such as ‘French Breakfast’, ‘Snow Belle’, and ‘Plum Purple’ are quick-growing, crisp, and colorful. They are...
Is there anything more satisfying than a crisp, cool cucumber on a hot summer day? Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a warm-weather annual vegetable that's easy to grow. As long as you give your plants consistent water and warmth, they will reward you with plenty of fruit. They are prolific...
Spread a little butter on the buns and toast them on the skillet until golden and slightly crisp. Assemble the Burger Spread Smash Sauce® and ketchup on the bun. Layer on the lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, and pickles. Place the cheesy patty on top and finish with the ...