For an early crop,sow cucumber seeds indoorsfor about three weeks before transplanting them outside. Provide bottom heat of about 70ºF (21ºC) with a heating pad or place the seed flats on top of a refrigerator or water heater. Sow two seeds an inch deep in each pot, then water ...
When is the best time to plant cantaloupe seeds?Plant cantaloupe seeds after the last frost when the soil temperature is at least 70°F (21°C). How deep should I plant cantaloupe seeds?Plant seeds about 1 inch deep in the soil. What kind of soil is best for cantaloupes?Cantaloupes th...
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If you don’t start seeds indoors, you will need to buy young plants called “transplants” or “starts” at the garden store or nursery. While some nursery starter plants are grown nicely, others may be of poor quality and don’t thrive once they’re home. When you plant your own se...
There’s nothing more disappointing than watching a healthy, vigorous plant run out of time to bring its fruit to maturity because of an early fall frost. Choose a variety that will mature within your growing season or consider starting your seeds indoors and setting out transplants after your...
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Starting lettuceindoors The optimal temperature to germinate lettuce seed is 65°F. To germinate lettuce seeds in warmer temperatures, sow seeds in a shallow trench on cool morning, water, and then cover the row with a board to protect seeds from the sun. Lift the board every morning to che...
Planting Cucumber Seeds or Seedlings Once your container and potting mix are ready, it’s time to plant cucumber seeds or seedlings in your pot. You can either start your seeds indoors about 4 weeks before the last frost date or sow them directly in the pot after the danger of frost has...
Growing pumpkins isn’t tricky and is a great everyday gardening activity. Learn how to plant pumpkin seeds ahead! But before you start planting pumpkin seeds, bear an eye that you’ll require plenty of space in your backyard for spacing across the seedlings. ...
Plant two to three seeds every 24 to 36 inches along a row. Push each seed 1 inch deep in the soil. Alternatively, plant five to six seeds per hill, with multiple hills spaced 48 inches apart. When seedlings grow 2 to 3 inches tall, thin them out to two to three plants per hill....