How long does it take to grow cucumbers from seed? To grow cucumbers from seed normally takes around 12 weeks. That’s from the time you plant them until you harvest these delicious salad veggies. You can check seed packets to see how long the particular seeds you’re interested in take ...
Have many veggies on your weekly/bi-weekly shopping list that can re-grow from the cut off scraps.This way, if there is an emergency, you can immediately use that fresh produce item and then re-grow from the cut off scraps in your kitchen and have a fresh supply. We ...
Gardening Blog by a family in New England. DIY tips and projects for beginner gardeners, gardening and planting advice for kids, join us at Seed to Sprout as we learn to grow flowers, fruits, vegetables and experiment!
Sweet onions are one of the easiest veggies to grow, although they take a LONG time to do so. I plant mine in November and can’t harvest until May-June. (Told you it was a long time!) But they are SO worth it. Consumed raw on a sandwich or in a more savory fashion such as ...
Gardening Blog by a family in New England. DIY tips and projects for beginner gardeners, gardening and planting advice for kids, join us at Seed to Sprout as we learn to grow flowers, fruits, vegetables and experiment!
Choose a product labeled as vegetable fertilizer, likeBig A## Tomatoes, which is an excellent choice because it’s packed with goodies like kelp, which veggies love. In addition to growing these on a trellis or fence, you’ll want to prune off any growth that hangs too low or tries to...
How to Grow Sprouts Measure out the seeds and add them to a clean jar. The amount of seeds needed will depend on the type of seed being used and the size of the jar. For most seeds, two to three tablespoons will be enough.
Another question to consider is what season you are planning to grow in? Certain vegetables and herbs will only grow in certain temperatures (this is important if you are putting your veggie garden on a balcony). However, there are some vegetables that can grow year round, even in the winte...
Even if you don’t get weirdly excited about garden veggies, there’s good reason to sow plenty of spinach in your garden this season, both early and late. Aside from the fact that there’s not a lot that will grow when it’s still cold, spinach is so nutritious and versatile, you...
Thyme plays well with many other herbs and veggies such as parsley, onion, garlic, and ginger, to name a few. Add thyme to stocks, soups, and sauces along with other herbs to create complex layers of flavors. Thyme also attracts honeybees that will help pollinate your herb garden. What ...