For most of us, basil is a ‘must to include herb’ in many of the dishes prepared at home simply because it exudes a scented aroma that drives us crazy. Basil is part of the family of mint and has the capability to be grown all year round. Growing basil indoors as well as outdoors...
Be sure you’re using large containers that can support your plants’ growth or you’ll wind up with stunted plants. While microgreens don’t need much space, a tomato plant will require a pot that gives them at least a square foot to grow in. Bigger is better. Make sure that the sel...
Cultivated in herb gardens for centuries, Basil is one of the easiest herbs to grow from seed and it makes a delicious addition to so many dishes.
as are chard and squash. If you have kids, consider radishes, carrots, and beans—they grow quickly and easily. Or try a “pizza” garden: Fill a large container with basil, parsley, oregano, and tomatoes to be earmarked
When it comes to cookery, the term mushroom refers generally to cultivated mushrooms. Almost all of the mushrooms that you will take home from the market for use in the kitchen have been cultivated indoors under controlled conditions. The mushroom is a fungus and to keep the strain pure, mush...
Gardzen 10-Pack 10 Gallon Grow Bags When to plant tomatoes Tomato seedlings are tender and easily fall prey to disease, pests, and unpredictable changes in weather. Starting tomato seeds indoors is a good strategy. Sow tomato seeds in a seed-starting mix 6 to 8 weeks before you plan to ...
Plant versatile basil in a ceramic, terra cotta, or plastic pot, or even a Mason jar with a DIY drainage hole. Basil and other easy-to-grow herbs, like mint and rosemary, need a container that's at least 1/3 as tall as the final height of the herb (check the plant tag or seed...
Grow Strawberries in Singapore Harvest fresh Strawberries Indoors MIGNONETTE One of the French variety that we started in 2018 was the MIGNONETTE Alpine strawberries. This variety was easy to grow, entered the flowering stage at 3 months, and a vigorous grower with about 100 – 120 fruits in ...
Kale grows best in loamy soil; add a moderate amount of well-rotted manure or compost to the planting bed ahead of plants. The flavor and texture of kale will decline when grown in light, sandy soils or heavy, clayey soils. Soil too rich in nitrogen can cause kale to grow extra-succule...
Dill (anethum gaveolens)is a hardy annual and one of the easiest herbs to grow. It can be planted indoors and well as outside in cool weather. Try the variety ‘Bouquet’ for a high leaf yield. Annual culinary herb Ancient Egyptians recorded dill as a soothing medicine, and the Greeks ...