The process is known as companion planting. It is believed that growing certain plants in close proximity to others may help deter pests, promote growth and even improve flavor—or on the opposite end of the spectrum, certain plants, when planted close to one another, may actually stunt each...
If you have more dense plantings or larger plants, lay your hose directly on the ground near the plant so the water goes where it is needed. A board or rock placed under the water flow will prevent the water from eroding the soil. A good way to direct the water to the plants is to...
We realize the key to growing and packing the best produce is consistency. This is why ownership is involved in all parts of the process. Charlie Muzzarelli personally selects the seed, chooses optimal soil locations for planting, and oversees the entire growing process from seed to harvest. ...
For many gardeners around the US (and the northern hemisphere) the weather is warming up for spring planting season and many are itching to get out in the garden. But when is the right time to plant those veggies and flowers and not gamble on their success? Just like Kenny Roger’s char...
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Through a statistical comparison of the soil enrichment capability for Hg in 24 types of vegetables, the results of the meta-analysis and the subgroup analysis were compared and analyzed. This provides useful information to aid in selecting and cultivating appropriate vegetable planting in Hg-polluted...
A guide to creating and growing a backyard garden simply and sustainably—from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projectsGrowing food in your backyard (or even on a porch or windowsill!) is one of the simple...
Another style of succession: staggered plantings of the same crop. Longer-maturing plants, such as a heading lettuce that takes six to eight weeks, or basil, are re-sown every two weeks for a continual harvest. But this must be done in different beds (because the previous crop isn’t re...
This year, I have installed drip irrigation and am planting my garden on the side of the house that gets morning and mid day sunlight and none later in the day. The very first year that I gardened, I grewtomatoandcucumber plantsin that spot and they were the best ones I have had. ...
Interplanting and multi-sowing are two additional ways to ramp up your garden production. Using the interplanting technique, add earlier maturing plants in between long-season crops to get more yield in the same space. For example, shallow-rooted vegetables like spinach andgreen onionscan be plant...