Tomatoes
Water well before transplanting, and place them in the ground about two inches deeper than they are in the pot. If you are using peat pots, tear the pot slightly so the roots can come through easily. After planting, remove two or three bottom ... [... more]
GardenGuides |
Growing Guide: Peppers
Start your seeds indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before you plan to set them out. The seedlings will need a warm location and lots of light. They perform well under florescent lights, and will not get leggy. Transplant outdoors when the soil is ... [... more]
GardenGuides |
Zucchini
Plant when soil has completely warmed. Plants can be started indoors 4-6 weeks ahead to speed harvest. To sow directly outdoors, place several seeds 1/2 inch deep in a wide, saucer shaped depression. Depressions should be 8 inches deep and ... [... more]
GardenGuides |
Asparagus
In the North plants should be set out in early spring. In the South, set them out in the fall because it can be so hot in the summer that the young plants may not survive. Asparagus does well in most types of soil, but it should be well drained. ... [... more]
GardenGuides |
Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris)
Dwarf beans will mature in about 10 weeks and climbing beans will be ready in 10-12 weeks. Frequent picking will result in increased flowering and greater yields. Be careful when pulling the pods off so as not to damage the vines. The pods are ... [... more]
GardenGuides |
Beets
Beets thrive in cool weather, and can be planted in spring and late summer. Roots may become woody in very hot weather. They will tolerate a light frost, but not scorching heat. Sow seeds 2 inches apart in square foot blocks about 1/2 inch deep. ... [... more]
GardenGuides |
Blackberry And Raspberrys
Happily, berries can be frozen successfully. You can pack your fruit without a sweetener if you wish to eat the fruit raw when partially thawed or if you plan to use it in pies or other cooked dishes. But you'll find that most fruits will taste ... [... more]
GardenGuides |
Brassicas
Cabbage worms are the brassicas worst enemy. The safest way to control this pest is with Bacillus thruingiensis (Bt). This bacteria causes a fatal disease in the worms but does not hurt people, wildlife, or pets. Apply as soon as you begin to see ... [... more]
GardenGuides |
Broccoli
A head of broccoli is a cluster of flower buds. When the head is young its individual buds are packed very tightly. As long as the buds stay tight, let the head grow. Once the head begins to loosen and spread out, they are about to bloom and the ... [... more]
GardenGuides |
Brussels Sprouts
The sprouts form where a leaf grows out of the stalk. They appear on the bottom of the stalk first. To encourage early sprouts, break off all the lower branches to a height of about 6 or 8 inches as soon as you see a sprout begin to form. This ... [... more]
GardenGuides |
Cabbage
If heads begin to crack, the inside of the head is growing faster than the outside. This is sometimes caused by over-fertilization. If allowed to continue to crack, the cabbage will go to seed. To stop the process, give the whole plant a 1/2 turn ... [... more]
GardenGuides |
Carrots
Carrots produce best in a raised bed. Till the soil to a depth of at least 8 inches, adding plenty of compost or well-rotted manure. Excess nitrogen causes branching and hairy, fibrous roots. Potassium promotes solid, sweet carrots. Wood ashes ... [... more]
GardenGuides |
