Cucumbers require fertile soil. Before planting, add about 2 inches of organic matter (aged manure and/or compost) and a complete fertilizer to the area. The soil should be moist but well-draining (not soggy) and have a pH of around 6.5 to 7.0. When to Plant Cucumbers For an early cro...
Growing Requirements for Gourd Plants Gourds are very closely related to cucumbers, Squash and melons. They have a growing season of anywhere from 120-180 days, so you will want to get them started as early as possible. Sow your seeds outdoors when all frost danger has passed. Plant the se...
Cucumbers are warm-weather vegetable plants, which are widely cultivated in the United States as a food crop. The edible fruit of the plant grows on a creeping vine and is sheltered by large, flat leaves. Cucumber plants produce fruit 50 to 70 days after planting, depending on the variety,...
Like its Mediterranean relativeslavenderandsage, rosemary is the perfect addition to a drought-friendly garden. It also makes a perfect companion plant and an effective natural pest repellent for garden pests. Let’s dig into everything you need to know abouthow to plant, grow, and care for ...
Before we move on to how and when to plant cucumbers, you must understand the characteristics of each cucumber variety. Cucumbers can grow in two ways: as bush or vining cucumbers. On one hand, vining varieties grow quite tall — around 6 feet tall. If you don’t have a lot of space...
Where to plant carrots Carrots grow best in dry, light soil rich in well-rotted compost or manure added a month or two before planting. Grow carrots in soil free from debris, pebbles, and rocks to avoid forking or constricted growth. Start carrots in spring or grow year-round in successiv...
How to Plant and Grow Onions How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest ShallotsOnions grown for their green stems are also called green onions, spring onions, and scallions. (The terms are often used interchangeably.) Bulb-forming onions can be harvested early as green onions. But not all green or ...
By learning how to grow succulents from leaves and stems, you can expand your collection and impress your friends. Always allow succulent leaves and cuttings to dry and callus before planting. Understanding Succulent Basics "Succulent" is a catch-all name for a plant group that includes thousands...
In the warm soil of summer, cucumber seeds can germinate and sprout quickly. Even More Summer Seed Planting Advantages – How To Replant Cucumbers With Seeds But even better, planting cucumbers in the summer from seed can also have a lot of other advantages for your crop as well. For start...
Cucumbers and melons evolved in the tropics, and have very little cold tolerance. They die at the first touch of frost, and languish until daytime temperatures are in the 70’s If you’re growing cucumbers, don’t waste your time—and seeds—trying to plant them too early....