If you’ve had pests, cover freshly planted cucumber seeds with row covers, netting, or a berry basket; this will keep them from digging out the seeds. You can also grow cucumbers in containers! Check out this video to learn more about how to plant cucumbers. Growing When seedlings emerge...
Cucumber plants:Try growing cucumber plants around the border of your garden to keep raccoons from messing with the other veggies. Raccoons hate the smell of them, and as an added bonus, you get to eat them! Irish Spring soap:Grate bars of Irish Spring soap into flakes or break them into...
It is possible to plant pumpkin seeds outdoors after the probability of frost has gone and the soil’s temperature has been raised to at least 65 F. (18 C.). Consider that pumpkin plants develop faster in warmer climates than in cold climates. Make sure to mound the soil to a certain ...
Outdoors:Sow seeds 1 to 2 weeks after your last spring frost date. Soil temperatures should ideally be between 55° and 65°F (12° and 18°C). Plan to protect young seedlings from late frosts. How to Plant Nasturtiums Sow the seeds about half an inch deep and 10 to 12 inches apart...
Sow Cucumber Seeds Directly In The Ground Cucumbers that are directly sown in the ground results in better produce. Once all danger of frost has passed, start planting the seeds outdoors. If you want to get a jump start on your planting season, start your seeds indoors or in your greenhouse...
Plant heat-resistant lettuce cultivars where the weather is warm. Shade and water will help prevent bolting. Lettuce is a cool-season crop that must come to harvest before the weather gets warm. Sowing lettuce seeds should be timed so that they are transplanted to the garden just as soon as...
There are two ways to plant cucuzza squash. The first is to direct sow the seeds outdoors in garden beds. The second is to start the seeds indoors under grow lights or in a sunny window. I start my seeds inside because I live in a short season climate and it helps ensure a good har...
Plant three seeds per pot, cover with half an inch of potting mix, and then water gently. Set the seed trays next to a warm, sunny south-facing window, orunder a grow light, and water daily with a spray bottle. To help your seedlings germinate more quickly and successfully, you may ...
Plant seeds outdoors in prepared garden soil. If your soil is heavy, with lots of organic matter, plant seeds about 1 inch deep. If your soil is sandy, plant seeds about 2 inches deep. Seeding depth varies because you want to plant seeds at a depth with uniform soil moisture. Create a...
To sow outdoors, plant three seeds in 1/2-inch-deep holes, 18 to 24 inches apart. Keep them evenly moist until germination. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin them so that there’s only one plant every 18 to 24 inches. ...