A good rule of thumb is to sow seeds at a depth of two to three times their diameter. Larger seeds can be placed one by one on the compost and then covered with a sprinkling of compost. Much larger seeds (such as sweet corn, sunflowers, and tree nuts) can be pushed down below the...
Sweet corn roasted on a grill and rolled in butter is one of those irreplaceable tastes of summer, and nothing beats sweet corn straight out of the garden! If you’re feeling a little more adventurous, you can even grow your own popcorn for healthy snack
You can (and should) soak the seeds of fava beans (Vicia faba), beets, cucumbers, corn, and squash. Big seeds. Wrinkled seeds. In general, the tougher the seed, the more it will benefit from soaking. Read more: 6 Foolproof Tips to Germinate Hard-to-Start Seeds—Fast! You can ...
Corn is susceptible to weather and field factors. To successfully grow corn, farmers need to take the initiative to establish favorable growing conditions.
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Watermelons will tolerate no frost. In cool or short-season regions, grow smaller varieties that come to harvest quickly. Sow watermelon seeds in the garden or set out transplants 3 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date in spring. Start watermelon seed indoors about 6 weeks before ...
Carrots are among the easiest garden vegetables to grow—and the most bountiful–given the right conditions. Carrot culture is very simple. Sow the seeds rather thickly and thin the plants to 3 to 4 inches apart. If the soil is nutrient-rich and loose, there will be no trouble with root...
There really isn’t too much to know about the actual process of planting sunflower seeds. You find a sunny spot, plant them in the ground according to seed packet directions, water them a bit, and watch the magic happen as they bloom! Make sure you sow sunflower seeds about 30 cm ap...
The best time to sow sunflower seeds is once the frost risk has passed and the soil temperature is at least 50°F (10°C). Too cold soil may put them in a dormant state, delaying germination. To ensure healthy and uniform germination, also take care of the proper planting depth. How...
Soil temperature must be at least 40°F for good germination of kale seeds. Start kale transplants indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the time you want to set them in the garden. Sow seed in the garden 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost in spring ...