Remove the orange, fleshy outer seed covering if you have collected fresh coontie seed. Wash the seed under running water to remove all traces of the pulp. Cut into the seed with a sharp knife or scalpel. You don't want to create a large hole, just a small wound that will allow water...
Plant a young tree in a large pot with a drainage hole using good potting mix. Give it plenty of indirect light at first, but avoid long periods in the hot sun until the tree begins to show signs of new growth. Plant young trees in the garden by digging a hole larger than the root...
Seed Grow seedlings in moist soil and indirect light until they’re several inches tall. Seeds should be cold-stratified. To best replicate natural conditions, plant seeds outside in the fall and allow them to spend the winter where you would like them to grow. If you want to start plants...
evergreen foliage. The trees can grow outdoors year-round in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11. Seed-grown orange trees mature slowly, and most
Most varieties average 60 days to maturity, and are ready as soon as a week after flowering. (Check the seed packet for more exact information.) Cut (do not break) fruit off the vine with a sharp knife, or you risk damaging the soft stem of the plant. Leave at least 1 inch of ste...
When to Plant Asparagus Plant asparagus crowns in the early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Many gardeners plant them at about the same time as potatoes are planted. Asparagus is usually grown from 1-year-old plants called “crowns” but can also be grown from seed. Starting wi...
Carrot color can vary: wild carrots and hybrid varieties can have white, purple, yellow, and red–as well as bright orange root. Seed growers offer multicolor blends. Carrots growing on mounds of loose soil between onions Where to plant carrots Carrots grow best in dry, light soil rich in ...
How to Plant Pumpkin Seeds When planting pumpkin seeds — indoors or out — place seeds into soil one-half to 1 inch deep with the pointed end facing down. Indoors, place seed-starting pots under artificial lights or in a bright south-facing window. Pumpkin seeds germinate best in soil ...
Once they’ve got two or three sets of true leaves, you’ll need to harden them off for seven to 10 days before transplanting outdoors. A quick note: sometimes the seed casings won’t come off the seedling immediately it pushes out of the earth, especially if you accidentally plant the ...
Eggplant yield: plant 1 to 2 eggplants per household member. Starting eggplant indoors Eggplants are commonly set in the garden as transplants; start seed indoors 8 to 12 weeks before you plan to set plants out in the garden, or buy eggplant seedlings or starts—already 8 weeks old or mo...