The soil needs to be well-draining and loose, preferably with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.As with all peas, the ground should remain consistently moist. We’re not talking wet and soggy, just wet enough that the soil feels like a well-wrung-out sponge. If the top half-inch of soil dries ...
Growing Brussels sprouts To produce compact, firm sprouts, it is essential to have firm ground and an attempt should be made to follow a crop for which the ground has already been well manured. Alternatively, dig in well-decayed manure in the autumn. Late preparation, loose soil or fresh m...
But you shouldn't overdo it either; Venus flytraps need moist soil to keep their roots wet, but they don't want to be submerged in water! Acidic You'll need to go to a garden supply store and purchase a mixture of peat moss and sand with a nutrient content similar to that in a ...
Growing cannabis plants is actually pretty straightforward, and almost anyone with a few extra minutes a day and a spare closet or a garden in the backyard can grow their own professional-quality buds at home. What does a cannabis plant need to thrive?
When you know how to plant and grow lettuce, you'll be able to enjoy plenty of garden-to-table deliciousness. Lettuce is suitable for small-space gardens and exceptionally easy to grow in cool weather. Plant loose-leaf or head lettuce in early spring, and your table will overflow with ten...
Carrots are among the easiest garden vegetables to grow—and the most bountiful–given the right conditions. Carrot culture is very simple. Sow the seeds rather thickly and thin the plants to 3 to 4 inches apart. If the soil is nutrient-rich and loose, there will be no trouble with root...
Native garden soils can be loamy, sandy, clay, or rocky. Vegetables need loose, well-draining soil that allows water and nutrients to be delivered efficiently to the root zone. Clay or compacted soil can cause standing water, which results in root rot and other diseases. Sandy soil allows ...
Plan your 2025 garden with our award-winning Garden Planner. Try Now We “dig” the fresh taste of homegrown peanuts. Not only are they nutritious legumes, but peanuts also help to fix the soil! Short-season peanuts can even be grown in northern climates. Learn how to plant, grow, and ...
3 weeks after the last frost in spring: direct sow seed in the garden; minimum soil temperature is 65°F; protect with row covers if nights or days are cool. Plant squash in full sun. Grow squash in loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. ...
During the growing season, provide alliums with evenly moist, but not soggy, soil. Cut back watering in the dormant season when too much water can cause rot.Fertilizing: Add bone meal to the planting area at the time of planting. In following years, add a layer of compost to keep soil...