The key to growing crisp, sweet lettuce greens, is to get it growing at a fast pace. That means plenty of water and a healthy dose of fertilizer. Garden Tip:When transplanting lettuce in hot weather, place some form of sunshade over the plant for a couple of days. Any makeshift shade ...
When I first thought about growing a dwarf lime tree at home, I’ll admit I was intimidated. I wondered if it was even possible to grow a citrus tree outside of a tropical climate. While growing one of these lime trees is harder than maintaining a pothos or lettuce plant, these plants...
Better still, there are several types of lettuce you can grow, from peppery arugula to delicate bibb lettuce. When you learn how to grow lettuce, you can skip buying salad greens at the grocery store and discover the joy ofgrowing your own foodat home. Need some ideas for what to plant?
If your garden has already been cultivated and used in past years, there is little to do other than to plow in additional organic material, and fertilizers. The fertilizer may be in the form ofcompostedmanure or any good commercialcompleteplant food distributed at a rate of 3 or 4 pounds f...
If you grow carrots where heavy rain is common, it is best to plant carrots in a raised or mounded bed. Even good soil can be too wet for carrots in rainy regions. Feeding carrots Add aged compost to planting before sowing and again as a side dressing at midseason. Before planting, sp...
Kale –Extremely healthy and nutritious. Very easy to grow and very hardy. Kohlrabi –Looking to grow a plant that looks like it came from outer space?So many vegetable choices, so little garden space.Leeks –A member of the onion family and a favorite in gourmet recipes. Lettuce Family –...
Transplanting Lettuce When I plant lettuce in my gardens or pots, I generally plant in a grid and space each plant around ten inches. That’s how you could have some excitement if you’re producing different colors of Salanova Home & Garden Mix. It’s possible to arrange the colors to ma...
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How To Plant and Grow Lettuce in a Container Nick Chubb is the... Training the Plants up the Support As the plants grow bigger, they will produce small tentacles. Gently place them on the string, and help them to attach themselves to it. Check every few days, ...
For example, plant tomatoes with parsley to attract beneficial insects (but not corn or broccoli). Plant cabbage with herbs, potatoes, and beans (but not strawberries or tomatoes). Plant lettuce with radishes or carrots (but not broccoli). ...