Grow bags are our favorite option for gardeners looking to maximize their growing space, offering flexibility, improved drainage, and better root health for plants. However, like any gardening tool, grow bags require regular maintenance to ensure they remain in top condition. Cleaning your grow bags...
Rocket:An easy to grow, fast-maturing salad. Late summer sowings will continue cropping into the winter if the plants are protected by cloches. Winter purslane:An attractive winter salad also known as claytonia or miner’s lettuce. Oriental vegetables:There are numerous ways of using these, fro...
When plants have three sets of leaves, thin to 12 to 18 inches apart. Growing plants indoors: For fresh year-round harvest, plants can be grown indoors, though growth won’t be as vigorous. Place plants in a south-facing window that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight or illuminate with...
allowing you to plant them close together in a limited area. Instead of traditional planter and pots, grow onions in grow bags. Grow bags are available at garden centers or you can turn any bag of potting soil into a grow bag. Choose smaller onion varieties for the grow bag...
Seedlings and young plants can withstand a light frost. There are many varieties of cabbage from the size of a softball to others that weigh as much as 50 pounds. Some are best eaten soon after harvest, others are well-suited for months of storage and winter eating. Plant a combination ...
(excrement); sooty, black moldGrow companion plants; knock off with water spray; apply insecticidal soap; put banana or orange peels around plants; wipe leaves with a 1 to 2 percent solution of dish soap (no additives) and water every 2 to 3 days for 2 weeks; add native plants to ...
How to Plant Potatoes for Beginners Potatoes are generous plants. They are easy to grow and produce abundant harvests. Give them the following and they will accept almost any planting situation:Full sun Loose, fertile soil 1” of water per week You can grow potatoes in containers, pots, or...
The plants can grow in a wide range of soil types but produce their maximum yields on neutral soils with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5 and adequate drainage. If your soil pH is below 5.5, adding lime will make it more suitable for growing these plants. The best soil for sunflowers is sandy...
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Also, make sure there is plenty of space for the roots and that they are spread out before covering them with soil. Keep plants watered well until established. Soak bare roots for at least an hour before planting. Once roots are established, runners will start to form – but we will get...