While loose-leaf lettuce won't stay fresh for as long as a head of lettuce, with a little preparation, you can extend its shelf life. Start by removing any damaged or wilted parts from the lettuce; this will slow the spread of wilting. Then, transfer the lettuce from the package it ca...
Storing Loose Leaf Lettuce When you buy bags or boxes of loose-leaf lettuce, such as spinach, arugula and mesclun mix, it’s typically pre-washed and sorted. However, it’s a good idea to pick through the lettuce and remove any damaged leaves, then give it a good rinse to wash away ...
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Watermelons prefer a soil pH of 6.0 to 6.8. A soil test will tell you if you need to amend the soil. Plant watermelons on hills or mounds or on raised rows. Solar heat hitting the soil on a mound or raised row will keep plants and roots warm. Create a mound 6 to 12 inches (15...
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Cover area with cardboard, overlapping the pieces generously to prevent weeds from popping through Drench the cardboard with water Add a layer of mulch to keep everything weighed down and looking nice Wait until the grass has died and cardboard has decomposed to start planting ...
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Growing your own greens is another option. Just be sure to plant seeds every 10 days to keep a constant supply of greens coming your way. If space is limited, you can always try your hand atgrowing baby leaf lettucewith container gardening. ...
Sudden, severe wilting of the whole plant–as opposed to a single vine–is a sign of gopher damage in the west, where pocket gophers are the bain of gardeners. Lining the beds with wire mesh to keep gophers out and trapping are the best solutions. ...
“The most common problem with horseradish is how to keep it from growing where you don’t want it,” explains Charlotte Welliver, a Master Gardener withPennState Extension. “It can become aggressive if not kept under control. To control the spread, remove the entire root, even the branches...