In the spring, the first leaves to form will be, obviously, the spring-summer leaves (the long and skinny ones, remember?). Here is where it gets tricky. If you grow your plant with insufficient light (a very common mistake), it will produce skinny, sick and unhappy leaves which are ...
The bark, roots and leaves were pounded and mixed with bait and then thrown in the water to feed the fish; upon ingesting, the fish would swim in a “drunken” state which made them easier to scoop up with a net or to spear. The mashed plant parts are also used in Hawaiian spell c...
Stomach acidity with food in stomach ≤ pH 1 ≤ pH 1 pH 4-5 pH 4-5 Length of small intestine 3-6 times body length 4-6 times body length 10-12+ times body length 10-11 times body length* Colon Simple, short, and smooth Simple, short, and smooth Long, complex; may be saccu...
We have an avocado plant started from seed, which is really shooting up. It has nice large leaves on it but the lower leaves keep turning, curling and dying off. No problem with new ones sprouting but why are the lower leaves turning? It is about 20-24" tall. Do we need to bring ...
Pole beans(not bush beans). Common pole beans such as Scarlet Runner or Italian Snap should work. The ‘Ohio Pole Bean’ is our favorite. We’ve also heard that some very vigorous hybrid pole beans clambering up skinny hybrid corn stalks can pull them down. So if you want to be extra...
A: Spring radishes will only produce large roots in cool weather. Warm weather or overcrowding will result in small skinny roots. Q: Why do some spring radishes flower and produce small roots? A: Long sunny days will force spring radishes to flower. Plant radishes when the days are short ...
“What should I add to my edible greens to make them luscious? My Chye Sim has skinny stems and small leaves.” Ms. Lim:Apply fertiliser to your plants when they are hydrated to ensure they have the right nutrients. Make sure to apply diluted fertiliser at a higher frequency to avoid st...
A native of Malaysia and the Philippines, this Preptanthe orchid flowers from February to May in its natural habitat and when kept as a houseplant. Their flower stalks average 20 inches long and feature approximately 12 pink flowers with scarlet lips. Leaves are deciduous and small with hairy...
How to Grow Chamomile If you enjoy ending your day with a soothing cup of chamomile tea to help you relax, you’ll love the convenience of homegrown chamomile. Easy to grow, harvest, and use, chamomile looks lovely planted among veggies in the garden, tucked into raised beds filled with ...
with scars of the fallen leaves and older bark peeling in horizontal brownish strips. The main stem can reach 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter. The leaves are thick and fleshy, range from obovate or broadly elliptical to spoon-shaped, and can measure up to 3.6 inches (9 cm) long and 1.6...