The Best Time to Plant Strawberries
You have not tasted a real strawberry until you bite into a juicy, sweet homegrown one. Maybe that is why strawberries are one of the most commonly grown plants in backyard gardens. Adding this delicious fruit to your garden, patio,…
Growing Peppers From Seed
Peppers come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. From hot jalapenos and cayenne to sweet bell and banana peppers, they are incredibly satisfying to grow. Your kitchen gains flavor and spice because of it too. Even in colder climates where they can’t be grown from seed outdoors, you can start them early in a warm greenhouse or room. Starting Seeds Outdoors Peppers originated in the tropics of Central and South…
When to Plant Carrot Seeds
When to plant carrots is based on the weather where you live. Early planting may keep seeds from germinating; planting a bit late is less problematic as carrots can germinate and grow from early spring all the way into the…
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When to Plant Swiss Chard
Mangold is available in many variants. Especially the varieties with multicoloured stems like “Bright Lights” are the ones that bring colour to the vegetable bed. Their cultivation begins at the end of March. But even those who discover their heart for the nutritious leafy vegetables only in the course of the early summer can still cultivate the chard themselves until August. Mangold is sown directly outdoors In general, chard is…
Raspberry Pruning is a Necessity
Raspberry bushes can spread far from their original hedgerows or hills. New canes grow every year: old canes die. A bountiful raspberry harvest is dependent on proper pruning of the old canes. Knowledge of the growth cycle is necessary before…
The Best Times of Year for Growing Spinach
Spinach is a cool-weather-loving crop best planted in spring and early fall in areas with hot summers. Although spinach seeds can germinate in a wide range of temperatures, the best time for planting spinach out into the garden is after the danger of frost is over but before, or after, hot weather. Hot weather causes spinach plants to bolt and start producing seed. Spring and Fall are the Best Seasons…