Called “Better Cotton”, this environmentally conscious product will save millions of liters of water a year simply from 34___ the demands of cotton production. Cotton doesn’t have to go, since it is, after all, ...
In mild winter regions, plant turnips in fall and overwinter for harvest in spring. Indoor seed starting: start turnip seeds 3 to 4 weeks before the frost-free date; handle turnip seedlings gently to avoid disturbing the roots.Turnip plants ahead of harvest ...
Bulb or storage onions: Some onions produce medium-sized globe-shaped bulbs; these tend to be sharp-flavored storage onions. Fresh-use onions: Some onions produce large, round, mild-flavored bulbs for fresh use; Spanish and Bermuda onions are large, mild, and sometimes sweet.Color...
Cold-blooded animals, on the other hand, are ectothermic, meaning they use their environment to regulate their temperature. Many reptiles, for example, raise their temperature by resting in the sun or on warm surfaces. Cold-blooded animals tend to have a relatively low metabolism. They're al...
Water new plants about one inch per week while they are setting roots and adapting to a new location. Once established, reduce watering to about one-half inch per week. Use a rain gauge ormonitor your local precipitation levelsto make sure you’re providing enough but not too much water. ...
A PRIMER ON WINTER: HOW WIND, WATER AFFECT PLANTSSteve Hatch, Globe staff
Be sure to use thick gloves when planting, as their thorns are very sharp. Planting is as easy as caring for this plant. Transplant seedlings in spring when temperatures begin to rise. To prevent transplant shock and give your new plants a strong start, thereshould be no looming frost aroun...
So why do autoflowering strains trigger flowering without any change to lighting? We can thank their genetic origins in the cannabis ruderalis plant for this unique trait. Unlike photoperiod plants, cannabis ruderalis flowers based on age instead of photoperiod. That means as a grower, you can ...
Water deeply at the time of planting. Growing Keep the soil moist. Artichokes need lots of water to form the edible buds. Mulcharound the plants to keep the moisture in the soil. Apply a balanced organic fertilizer once every month during the growing season. ...
How to grow fern plants. Growing shade loving Ferns in your shade garden. It's a strikingly attractive plant. Grow with The Gardener's Net.