There are many different types you can grow, depending on your local climate. In this article, gardening expert Kelli Klein shares her favorite types of hot peppers you can grow in your garden, organized by BTUs. Contents Hot peppers are often thought of as the tastebud scorching relative of...
Certain plants, mostlycultivatedvarieties, spontaneously produce fruits in the absence ofpollinationandfertilization; such naturalparthenocarpyleads to seedless fruits such asbananas,oranges,grapes, andcucumbers. Since 1934, seedless fruits oftomato,cucumber,peppers,holly, and others have been obtained for co...
andspinach. Among thebulbvegetables aregarlic,leeks, andonions. The head, or flower, vegetables includeartichokes,broccoli, andcauliflower. Thefruitscommonly considered vegetables by virtue of their use includecucumbers,eggplant,okra,sweet corn,squash,peppers, andtomatoes.Seedvegetables are usually legumes...
Buzz pollination is well-suited to a range of wildflowers and vegetable crops, like tomatoes, peppers and cranberries. Learn more about finding and protecting these critical bees from the Bumble Bee Specialist Group. • Are bumblebees native? Yes.• Are bumblebees pollinators? Yes.• ...
Because of their height, raised beds dry out faster than a ground-level garden plot. Oxygen circulates more freely among crops planted in raised beds. Raised beds are excellent for heat-loving vegetables like tomatoes and peppers, because veggies stay warmer and drier when surrounded by air and...
Even for those unable to keep a traditional garden due living situations or energy levels, gladioli are still on the table. Or rather, in the container. Dwarf varieties of gladioli thrive in container gardens, when properly cared for and planted in deep enough pots that contain drainage holes....
Even if you aren’t blessed with this kind of naturally superb soil, you can still plant an in-ground garden. However, you’ll have to either amend your soil, which can be expensive, or grow crops that thrive in the type of soil you have. ...
Certain types are bred for sweet tender coleslaws, while others are adapted to poor soils or carry disease-resistant traits. Why settle for a bland store-bought cabbage when you can grow your own? Here are some of our favorites to grow in the garden this season. ...
You can also grow icebox watermelon in raised beds if your garden soil is poor or doesn't drain well. Transplant the seedlings in your garden one to two weeks after the danger of first frost. Dig a hole one to two inches deep with a garden trowel. Place the seedling in the ground so...
(peppers, tomatoes, beans, squash, eggplant, and except for the beans, I use plant starts. With our severe draught in Northern California, I don’t water the entire garden during the summer, just the immediate area around each plant. The landscaping cloth actually directs the water to the...