Keep the soil moisture even; splitting roots is caused by too much water followed by a dry spell. Keep root tops covered with soil to avoid green shoulders and bitter flavor. How to Grow Carrots: Sow carrots in the garden 2 weeks before the last frost in spring. Succession crops can be...
Ignore the menu and ask them to make you a vegetarian sandwich. When I did this the first time, the deli worker first told me that all he had was lettuce and tomato. But as my sandwich progressed, I found he had arugula, onions, peppers, and even sauerkraut available. With a little ...
Fabric row covers are permeable to air and thus self-venting. They can stay in place from late fall to early spring as long as you don’t get a freak heat spell. On the other hand, low tunnels covered with clear plastic sheeting have to be continuously monitored and vented on sunny ...
Greens are a broad category that includes all things leafy. Lettuce, spinach, chard, arugula, kale. They’re the power players in the vegetable world, even though you might not think it. After all, what’s a salad without lettuce or spinach? Not much of a salad, if you ask us. Green...