Remove the viable acorns from the water, and plant them as soon as possible. Getting acorns in the ground early gives them a period of cold stratification, which is needed for them to germinate in the spring. If you do not wish to plant the acorn immediately, or you live in a harsh w...
Growing winter squash requires some patience, but this garden vegetable is well worth the wait—and most varieties have a long shelf life after harvest. From butternut squash to acorn squash, learn how to plant, grow, harvest, and cure winter squash in your home garden! About Winter Squash B...
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Sow squash seeds two weeks after the beans have germinated; this gives the beans and corn time to grow larger so they’re not out-competed by the squash. How to plant a Three Sisters garden There are many different ways to plant a Three Sisters garden, whether you have sandy soil or ha...
Plant several pumpkin plants or several seeds to ensure at least one is successful and survives pests and diseases. The pumpkin is a tender vegetable and will not germinate in cold soil; seedlings will be injured by frost. Plant after the last frost and allow a full warm growing season for...
To plant: Squash grow well in mounds, so hill up some soil and plant three to five seeds per mound. plant seeds 1 inch deep in mounds set 4 feet apart after all danger of frost has passed. Squash can be started indoors three to four weeks before the last frost date. Squash also gro...
Clean all the seeds out of a pumpkin. You can use the seeds from Sugar Baby pumpkins or the big ones like a jack-o-lantern for pumpkin carving; it doesn’t matter. You can also roast the seeds fromwinter squash, such as butternut squash, acorn squash, or whatever you grew. Check out...
–Talk to your family, and ask if you could all try somevegetarianorvegan meals. There are loads of meat-free and plant-based recipes available online, or you can try ourveggie pasta bake! –Know where your food comes from! When you’re in the supermarket, ask a grown-up to help che...
Plant 6-8 seeds/hill, and thin to the strongest 2-3 seedlings on each side of the hill when the plants are 3-4” (7.6-10cm) high. Failure to thin will dramatically decrease yields.Planting Squash Plants. If you’re planting squash plants, don’t waste your time—or money—planting ...
‘Floramerica’: determinate; disease-resistant; firm, deep red flesh, strong plant ‘Fantastic’: indeterminate; disease- and crack-resistant; meaty, rich flavor, heavy yields Late-season Varieties(80 days or more to harvest) ‘Amish Paste’: indeterminate; heirloom; large plum tomatoes, acorn-...