Put the seeds in refrigerator for a few days they will come up much better 0 Reply Jeana Reply to Ervin 4 years ago This does not answer my question unfortunately. My plants are in the ground already. 0 Reply Taj Reply to Jeana 4 years ago Your question wasn’t answered proper...
Then radishes are the way to go! Crispy and tasty, they’re great cooked or sliced on salads. How To Plant Radishes Start: Always start radishes from seed! They’ll germinate in just 4 to 5 days. Read More 123Next Helpful Hint… ...
While peonies do not need to be divided like other plants, fall is a good time to divide or transplant if your plants are too large. Remove the leaves, then dig around the plant’s roots in a large circle, and lift. If dividing, ensure a new section has at least 3 to 5 eyes. Re...
The 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac: Tools&Resources Understanding When to Plant Vegetables Zone maps are not absolute; if you find the information contradictory to your own experience, you may live in amicroclimate. Soil, moisture, humidity, heat, wind, and other conditions also affect the viability...
sun and zodiacal cycles is a very old tradition. Farmers and gardeners have consulted mysterious almanacs for thousands of years to determine the best times to plant. There’s even some, mentioned in the Foxfire books, that are still around: theFarmer’s Almanac,Grier’s AlmanacandT. E. Bla...
Gardening by the Moon (according to thephases of the Moon) is an ancient concept anda fundamental part of theFarmers’ Almanacphilosophy.Our print editions always include a Planting Calendar that uses phases and position of the Moon to predict the best times to perform specific gardening tasks. ...
At least two days before planting, use a clean, sharp paring knife to cut large potatoes into golf ball-size pieces, with one to two eyes each. This time allows the pieces to heal or form a protective layer over the cut surface, improving both moisture retention and rot resistance. Do ...
Also receive the Almanac Daily newsletter including gardening tips, weather, astronomical events, and more. Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Rosemary Plants Rosemary is an attractive perennial shrub with fragrant leaves. It’s also a popular culinary herb with a wonderful aroma and piney taste, whic...
Set onions on dry ground for a few days to cure, weather permitting, or in a protected place such as a garage or barn. Once cured, hang onions in a mesh bag or nylon stocking; spread up to two layers deep in a box; or braid and hang them in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area....
Store lettuce in a loose plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. When ready to use, put the harvested lettuce in cold water for a few minutes. Then, place in a salad spinner or towel. Spin the spinner to remove water from the lettuce. ...