Some seeds require light to germinate, and grow lights should be used 12-16 hours a day from the time of planting. For others, you can wait until seedlings emerge to turn on the lights.If not using lights while waiting for germination, be sure to check your seeds daily, as missing germ...
Because winter squash requires a long growing season (generally from 75 to 100 frost-free days), the seeds are generally planted by late May in northern locations to early July in extremely southern states.See your local frost dates and length of growing season. Buy Seeds Now Winter squash ar...
You can sow cabbage seeds indoors in flats 4 to 6 weeks before you set seedlings in the garden; that’s 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost. The minimum soil temperature for cabbage is slightly above 40°F (4°C). To grow cabbage where summers are warm, sow the seed of a fast-...
When to plant shallots Plant shallots—like onions—early in the season. Leafy top growth which nourishes the bulbs comes during cool shorter days. Bulbs begin to form and grow during warmer long days later in the season. If starting from seed, sow shallot seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before...
When the pods ripen and turn brown, they explode with enough force to eject the seeds far away from the parent plant. This is Mother Nature’s way of preventing the overcrowding of seedlings, so they can germinate and grow without competition. ...
Saving pumpkin seed for next year is an easy process but there are a few things you need to know. Hybrid seeds will not not reproduce true, but will have the characteristic of one parent plant or the other. It is always best to grow an heirloom or open pollinated variety if you wish...
Can I grow chives on a hill where the soil is dry and not deep. What do I need to insure the seeds do well. Do I need to add any fertilizer when planting Reply The Editors 1 year 7 months ago In reply to Can I grow chives on a hill… by marjory clements (not verified) Dear...
How to Grow Lilac BushesLilac bushes are one of the most popular bushes in many areas of the United States and Canada. With over a thousand fragrant varieties to choose from, there’s certain to be plenty of bushes perfect for your backyard. The bushes grow well with little or no ...
Consistently growing them as a cover crop also boosts soil potential to capture carbon and moves farmers closer to acquiring carbon credits.To grow oats as a cover crop in your fields, sow seeds in the prepared soil, spacing them out 3 inches (7 cm) apart, without further thinning. When ...
Pre-moistening your soil prevents it from moving around too much when you water the tops after planting the seeds. Add the soil into your cells and don’t compact it too much because you want room for your seeds to grow. Make a small indent in each cell using a stick or your finger...