Whether you grow your seedlings or purchase plants from a garden center, you should follow the same planting methods. Since this cabbage is acool weather crop, spring and fall planting is best. However, if you want to only grow the plant once per year, fall crops are typically more success...
Pak choi is a bit thirstier than other cabbage relatives, and its roots need to be kept consistently moist. These plants can—and will—bolt if they don’t get enough water. Mine have gone to seed during a sudden heatwave simply because I didn’t water them twice a day. If you live ...
Plant Spacing1-2” between plants, 12-18” between rows Watering NeedsModerate Sun ExposureFull sun Days to Maturity35-40 PestsFlea beetles, cabbage flies, root maggots DiseasesLeaf spot, black rot, downy mildew History and Cultivation Turnips have been a dietary staple for generations due to ...
Chinese cabbage is a cool-weather plant that will bolt and go to seed quickly in warm weather and long days; grow Chinese cabbage in spring or autumn in temperatures range of 45° to 75°F (7-24°C). The best time to plant and grow Chinese cabbage is in the cool months of the gro...
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 of early-, midseason-, and late-maturing cabbages. The ...
This plant may look simple, but it has so much to offer! It is a no brainer in the garden, and luckily, it is a cinch to grow. Propagation You can choose to direct-sow in the garden or start your seeds indoors for later transplanting. ...
Delicious and vibrant, bok choy (also known as “pak choi”) is a crisp, cool-season green harvested in spring and fall. It can easily tolerate a light frost, which improves its flavor! Learn how to plant, grow, and care for bok choy. ...
Fall-planted lavender needs ample time to develop a sturdy root system to survive winter. In Zones 8 and warmer, planting lavender can be done in spring or fall. While lavender can be grown indoors in a pot, this plant far prefers to be grown outdoors rather than being treated as a ...
Kale and Ornamental cabbage plants prefer cool weather. Although Kale plants may be set out in the spring and allowed to grow through the summer, the best time to plant them is in the early fall. Planting Kale in August or early September will allow the plant to become established, but if...
Nasturtiums are an annual plant with bright, edible flowers that have a peppery taste. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for nasturtiums in your garden.