Obviously, it gives you a head start on the growing season, which can lead to more fruitful harvests. It’s truly necessary for a number of plants. Warm-season vegetables—such as tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant—can’t be planted too early in the spring, as the soil is too cool. In...
Are you growing leeks this year? Since they’re a little bit different from onions, knowing exactly when and how to harvest can be difficult, especially for new gardeners. Thankfully, the process is simple. Plant biologist Emily Estep will tell you all about when and how to harvest leeks....
When onions are finished growing the leaves turn yellow, starting with the lower leaves. Then the stalks start falling over, putting a final end to the growth. If you want to use onions right away, go ahead and pick some. But if you plan to store them to use later, you better leave...
When you start seeds indoors in a vegetable garden, it can be difficult getting your schedule down to ensure that start your vegetable seeds with enough lead time that they are mature enough to venture outside but also not so large they take over your growing area. Personally this has been ...
Don’t sow carrot seeds any earlier than the beginning of April in growing zone six. It is safe to plant these root veggies with many of your brassica crops like Swiss chard, collards, kale, kohlrabi, radishes, and peas. You may also plant leaf lettuce, onions, and beets at this time...
How to start growing your own fruit and vegetables If you fancy giving ‘grow your own’ a go but don’t think you have the outside space to spare or the know-how to get... Read more about How to start growing your own fruit and vegetables How to grow tomatoes and care for ...
What you want in a healthy plant is deep root penetration, and the only way that you’re going to get deep roots is if there iswater down deep. Start at the very beginning:Saturate each plant hole when you transplant seedlings. When you do water, make sure that you get the soil satur...
You might find that you love growing tomatoes and summer squash but can’t grow brussels sprouts. We would love for you to come back and share your garden stories with us. When do you start your garden and what vegetables will you grow?
or grow new onions from the roots. Start by placing the base of the vegetable in a shallow dish of water. Change the water every few days and put it in a sunny spot. Once the roots have been established, you can transfer the vegetable to a pot or garden bed to continue growing. Som...
Don't shy away from frozen fruits, either. They are generally harvested at the peak of the growing season, so they are equally as nutritious as fresh produce. And because they're frozen, you don't have to worry about them spoiling as quickly. If you've got room in your freezer, purch...