Vegetables
Is a Cucumber a Fruit or a Vegetable?
We all love cucumbers; no questions asked! A survey by Statista revealed in the US, a person consumed 8 pounds of cucumbers in 2021, demonstrating the fruit’s popularity. But is a cucumber a fruit or a vegetable? However, it turns out that this seemingly simple question is surprisingly complex. Depending on how you look at it and what definition of…
Guide To Growing The Perfect Broccoli
One of the most nutritional vegetables around, this sun-loving, cool season vegetable is a superfood powerhouse, filled with fiber, antioxidants and loads of vitamin C. Your mother was right- there is a reason to eat your broccoli! This stout, flowering, thick-stemmed vegetable is related to cabbage, kale, bok choy and kale. A broccoli head is eaten before it flowers, when…
Guide To Growing The Perfect Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a classic vegetable to grow in a home garden and they are the most popular plant in the garden for a reason! With so many varieties, from rich red beefsteak types or tiny little orange cherry tomatoes, there is a tomato out there for everyone, not to mention thousands of delicious recipes for you to enjoy.
Guide To Growing The Perfect Peppers
Peppers are one of the most popular vegetables you can grow in your garden. This vegetable (but technically a fruit!) comes in so many different colors, shapes, flavors and most importantly- spice level! While pepper plants and their leaves all look very similar, that’s where the resemblance ends. The fruits of peppers vary from wrinkled to smooth skin texture, bulbous to thin and from pale lavender all the way to chocolate brown, with every shade of green, yellow, orange and red in between.
Guide To Growing Potatoes
Potatoes are a staple of the spring garden. Homegrown potatoes are far superior in taste and texture when compared to store bought ones. But before you can get started, there are some things to learn about so you can have a successful crop. That’s exactly what you’ll learn here. This guide covers all aspects of growing potatoes, from the popular varieties to growing requirements, common problems and how to store or use your harvest. Let’s get started.
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Plants That Offer Nutrients As plants grow, they take up nutrients from the soil, leaving the ground less fertile for the future crops. Gardeners have to replenish the supply by adding the necessary fertilizers or organic matter to the soil to sustain the health of plants. However, there are certain crops that, in addition to taking nutrients from the soil,…
Growing Beans – Which Is Best: Pole or Bush?
There’s something for everyone to love about growing beans! From the ease of getting a good harvest to the delicious recipes you can make with the fruits of your labor, it’s hard to ignore all the good reasons to make beans a mainstay in your garden. Many people consider which bean type is best to grow, bush beans or pole…
What Month Do You Plant Beans?
Beans are an increasingly popular plant with gardeners of all stripes. They’re easy to maintain, delicious to eat, and capable of surviving in all kinds of climates and soils. But many gardeners are looking for further information on when exactly they should begin growing beans. It’s certainly a good question, as the time beans are planted can have a huge…
How Long Does It Take For Beans to Grow?
Beans are an amazing plant to grow. They germinate well, store very well, and are very nutritious. If you’re like me, then you love to eat beans. They are a great source of protein and fiber. However, if you’ve ever wondered how long does it take for beans to grow? The answer is not as simple as you might think.…
What’s the Best Time of Year for Planting Pole Beans?
If you’re considering planting pole beans in Central Florida there is a lot to consider. Fear not, however, as we’ve got you covered. Read on to learn all you could possibly need to know about planting and harvesting pole beans in your area. What Month Is Best for Planting Pole Beans in Central Florida? Pole beans need to be planted…
How to Grow Heirloom Tomatoes: 10 Tips for Success
Has growing tomatoes always been on your list of aspirational hobbies? Do mouthwatering heirlooms make your heart skip a beat and add a spring to your step? Are you excited to try out your new gardening shovel and sun hat, but need a little bit of reassurance to help make your first dig into the dirt? Then read on for…
Tips For Growing And Harvesting Heirloom Tomatoes In Pots
Harvesting your own fruit and vegetables is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening. Many people opt for tomatoes because they are straightforward to grow, produce a large crop, and are easy to incorporate into a variety of meals. Growing tomatoes in pots is not uncommon and for very good reasons. I’ll explain some of them further below. Here…
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How to Freeze Green Beans From the Garden
Green beans are a wonderful option to grow in your garden, but if you want to freeze green beans, it’s important to avoid some common issues. In this article, we’re going to walk you through how to do it properly so you can enjoy your home-grown green beans year-round. How to Freeze Green Beans From the Garden If you’re wondering…
Best Organic Fertilizer for Your Vegetable Garden
Fertilizing your plants is as important as feeding yourself good wholesome foods. Fertilizer provides your plants with the nutrients they need to grow strong, look their best, produce more, and reduce risks of pest infestations. However, plants need more than food, just like us. We need water, plenty of sleep, and a comfortable home. Organic fertilizers give plants what they…
When Do You Need to Add Organic Matter to Your Soil?
Have you struggled for years to get anything to grow in your garden? If so, the problem may be the quality of your soil. Whether you’re trying to grow larger plants or just trying to get anything to grow at all, you should be adding organic matter to soil annually. Here’s what you need to know about when, specifically, you…
What Is the Best Time for Planting Sweet Corn in Florida?
The crisp and delicious crunch of sweet corn is distinctly reminiscent of warm and lazy summer nights spent eating, grilling, and laughing with family and friends. Luckily, planting sweet corn is relatively simple, as long as you sow at the right time and give it all the nutrients and water it needs to thrive. It’s particularly effortless to grow this…
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How Many Varieties of Peppers Are There?
The Global Pepper Market has been soaring high! It was valued at an impressive USD 4.5 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach a remarkable USD 5.30 Billion by 2030, taking off with a steady CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 2.5%. As global cuisine trends evolve, different types of peppers remain the perfect spice for any dish! Peppers…
Growing Collard Greens In Florida
Collards can be grown almost year round in Florida, and should be on your list to plant since it is high in minerals and vitamins. In fact collards receive a completeness score from nutrition data of 90!
Growing Carrots in Florida
Carrots are a very popular vegetable I believe because they are colorful, sweet, and fairly easy to grow. This makes them popular for the gardener to grow. A very commonly used vegetable in a great many dishes also contribute to its adoption.
Are brussel sprouts easy to grow?
When setting out your transplants, you need to set the rows 30 inches apart. This is due to that fact that the crop usually sprouts and get large.
What Kind Of Fertilizer is Best For Organic Gardening?
People that are new to natural gardening frequently assume that organic garden plant food is just an additional kind of plant food in a bag. That is most certainly not the case, there is more that goes into organic gardening than what you feed your plants. We will discuss the three main ways you can deliver fertilizer to your garden…
Benefits Of Using Organic Seeds
Sometimes natural garden enthusiasts question if they need to use only natural yard seed. That is a concern with an easy, yet complicated, response. We will certainly attempt to explore the ins and outs of going totally natural in your garden. We intend to take a look at, do you actually require to utilize just organic seed, locating organic garden…
What does squash look like when it’s growing?
Growing squash is exciting even though the plant does everything besides planting itself. The yields you can get from squash plants are very huge and anyone who has ever grown zucchini can testify this.
Cómo cultivar brócoli en tu jardín trasero
El brócoli es un vegetal súper nutritivo que muchos realmente. Sus beneficios nutricionales son abundantes, está lleno de vitaminas esenciales como K & C, mientras que proporciona un gran nivel de vitamina A y folato. Es alto en fibra, lo que entre sus beneficios para la salud también le da una sensación de plenitud. El brócoli tiene más proteínas que…
Growing Broccoli in Your Backyard Garden
The simple answer is yes, it doesn’t require lots of cross pollination like corn or super susceptible to a variety of bugs like squash. Growing broccoli is easier compared to its relatives Brussels sprouts and cauliflower.
What do leeks look like when growing
Looking for a vegetable that adds flavor to your food and is healthy? Leeks are great vegetables to grow; I have found them so far to be easy to grow as well. Many people may have difficulty with onions; they tend to make your eyes water when chopping them and some dislike the natural flavor.
Puerros en crecimiento
¿Buscas una verdura que añada sabor a tu comida y sea saludable? El puerro es una gran verdura para cultivar; hasta ahora también me ha parecido fácil de cultivar. Mucha gente puede tener dificultades con las cebollas; tienden a hacerte lagrimear los ojos al cortarlas y a algunos no les gusta el sabor natural.