Fast growers such as radishes and squash, and root vegetables such as carrots and beets, perform better with this method, as well as other plants that don't like their roots disturbed, such as poppies.Cool-weather plants including peas and lettuce can be planted earlier in the season when ...
Beet Skins:While most recipes will instruct you to peel the beets before eating, the skins are edible, just like the other parts of the vegetable. However, the skin on larger, more weathered beets can be a bit thick, not to mention dirty—they dogrow in the ground, after all. If you...
When peas come to harvest, follow this advice: pick peas the instant that they are bright green and the pods begin to bulge. Split the pod open with your thumb and roll the small sweet peas into your mouth or into the bowl and immediately prepare and enjoy. Young, small, tender peas a...
How to Roast Beets in the Oven Here is a brief overview of how to roast beets in the oven. For the full recipe, be sure to scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Prepare the beets. Cut off the tops and bottoms of the beetroot. Scrub the beet well to remove any...
As the temperature begins to drop, your container garden may need a little help to prepare for winter. The best winterization regime will depend on the plant you’re growing, but here are a few general tips to keep in mind: —Move tender trees, shrubs, and vines indoors. ...
Before transplanting, acclimate in a sheltered spot for a week to toughen plants and reduce transplant shock. Direct sowing seed outdoors: Wait until soil temperature is 60 degrees F and air temperature is at least 70 degrees F during the day. Prepare planting area and sow seeds 2 to 3 ...
Prepare planting beds with aged compost. Side dress radishes with aged compost at midseason. Radish care Radishes will bolt or go to seed if grown during the long days of summer. Cover plants in midsummer so that they get 8 rather than 12 hours of sunlight; 12-hour days produce flowers...
Frost-Tolerant Vegetables (can withstand light frost; 28° to 32°F): Beets Carrots Cauliflower Celery Chard Chinese Cabbage Endive Jerusalem artichoke Lettuce Onion, garlic, chives Parsnips Potatoes Rhubarb Tender Vegetables (No frost) The following vegetables are damaged by light frost. They should...
These vegetables shouldNOThave added nitrogen: sweet potatoes, watermelons, carrots, beets, turnips, parsnips, and lettuce. The fertilizer bag should tell you the amount to use per 1,000 square feet of garden area. You can always ask the nursery staff for help translating to your garden space...
Bull's Blood Beets growing in a raised garden container How to Prepare a Beet's Pot Unlike many vegetable crops that may be germinated in a smaller container and transplanted later for larger growth, beets do not like to be moved around and should be planted directly into their permanent con...