Broccoli Garden Basics Plants
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]
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Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris) Garden Basics Plants
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]
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Garlic Garden Basics Plants
Garlic has been used throughout the ages to ward off disease, and has saved many lives in epidemics of infectious diseases. It is antibacterial and gives protection against colds and flu. Garlic improves circulation and lowers blood pressure. It ... [... more]
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Chinese Cabbage Garden Basics Plants
Chinese cabbage performs best in a deep, well drained soil that is high in organic matter. This type of soil will retain moisture and resist compacting. Avoid both light and heavy soils. Add lime if necessary to achieve a pH between 6.5 and 7. ... [... more]
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Growing Guide: Greens Garden Basics Plants
Aphids can be a problem if they become too numerous. They are small and come in all colors. Crops are damaged when the aphids suck the sap from leaves and stems. In bad cases plants will become stunted. Use natural predators, such as Lacewings, ... [... more]
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Radish Garden Basics Plants
Radishes are one of the fastest and easiest vegetables to grow, and they grow well in any climate. Many varieties can be harvested as soon as three weeks after the seeds are planted. The trick to harvesting tasty radishes is not to leave them in ... [... more]
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Garlic Garden Basics Plants
Garlic has been used throughout the ages to ward off disease, and has saved many lives in epidemics of infectious diseases. It is antibacterial and gives protection against colds and flu. Garlic improves circulation and lowers blood pressure. It ... [... more]
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Carrots Garden Basics Plants
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]
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Brussels Sprouts Garden Basics Plants
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]
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Garden Peas Garden Basics Plants
You can begin picking green peas about three weeks after the plants blossom. Look for plump, bright green pods, and use scissors to clip peas from the vine to avoid damaging the plants. Harvesting daily will keep the plants producing longer. If ... [... more]
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Harvesting Okra Garden Basics Plants
The pods begin to appear on okra plants about 50-60 days after planting. They become tough if allowed to mature, so harvest them daily when they are about the size of a finger. Cut them off with a knife or shears to prevent damage to the ... [... more]
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Growing Guide: Eggplant Garden Basics Plants
Aphids Tiny (less than 1/10 inch) soft bodied pear shaped insects with whiplike antennae. Varied in color. Leaves turn yellow. Plant alliums such as garlic and chives. Anise, coriander, nasturtiums, and petunias may be helpful. Use yellow sticky ... [... more]
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