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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest New Zealand Spinach
New Zealand spinach is a perennial grown as a warm-weather annual. Plant New Zealand spinach in the warm part of the year when regular spinach will not grow. The two plants are not related but can be used fresh or cooked in the same way. New Zealand Quick Growing Tips Sow New Zealand spinach in […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are leggy, thick-stalked plants that bear cabbage-shaped buds called sprouts or heads. The sprouts are 1 to 2 inches (2.5-5cm) in diameter. The sprouts are eaten cooked as a side dish or they can be added to soups, stews, or stir-fries. Brussels sprouts are a slow-growing but very bountiful crop. They require a […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Cabbage
Cabbage is a cool-weather crop. Grow cabbage in spring so that it comes to harvest before the summer heat or start cabbage in mid to late summer so that it comes to harvest during the cool days of autumn, winter, or early spring. Cabbage Quick Growing Tips Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Kale
Kale is a leafy cool-weather crop that requires two months of cool weather to reach harvest. Kale is a biennial plant, a hardy member of the cabbage family. Kale can grow to 24 inches (60cm) tall; the most common leaf color is green, but kale also comes in shades of blue-green and in variegated shading […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Spinach
Spinach is a cool-season annual. Plant spinach before the weather warms in spring and again as the weather cools in early autumn. Spinach doesn’t grow well during long hot summer days or in wet weather. Where to Grow Spinach Grow spinach in full sun. Grow spinach in partial shade in warm regions. Plant spinach in […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Lettuce
Lettuce is a cool-season crop. Most lettuce varieties must mature before the weather gets warm. There are bolt-resistant, heat-tolerant varieties for growing in warm weather. Quick Lettuce Growing Tips Sow lettuce seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the average last frost date in spring; transplant seedlings to the garden when they are about 4 […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Mustard Greens
Mustard greens are a cool-season leaf crop. Mustard is a hardy leaf vegetable with a rosette of large light or dark green curly leaves that grow to 3 feet (.9m) tall. Leaves and leaf stalks are eaten and have a peppery flavor. The seeds can be ground and used as a condiment. Mustard Greens Quick […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Chinese Cabbage
Chinese cabbage which includes pac choi (bok choy), pei tsai, Michihli, Napa, and celery cabbage is a cool-weather vegetable. Chinese cabbages are hardy biennials grown as annuals. Chinese cabbage has broad, thick, tender leaves and heavy midribs. There are several varieties of Chinese cabbage some are loosehead and some are tight headed; plants grow from […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Sorrel
Sorrel is a cool-season perennial often grown as an annual. Sorrel is often grown from root divisions. Sorrel can be grown from seed sown in the garden as early as 2 to 3 weeks before the average last frost date in spring. Sorrel will be ready for harvest 60 days after sowing. Types of Sorrel […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Cardoon
Cardoon is a tender perennial vegetable often grown as an annual. Cardoon looks like a cross between burdock and celery. It is grown for its young leaf stalks which are blanched and eaten like celery. Cardoon has heavy, gray-green, fuzzy leaves that are deeply cut leaves and a heavy, bristled flower head. Cardoon is a […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Swiss Chard
Swiss chard is a member of the beet family grown for its rosette of large, crinkly green leaves on thick red, white, or rainbow stalks. Plants can grow to 16 inches tall and leaves and stalks can be harvested several times over the course of a season on a cut-and-come-again schedule. Swiss chard can be […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Malabar Spinach
Malabar spinach is a warm-season leafy crop that can be used as a hot-weather substitute for spinach and lettuce. You can follow an early spring crop of spinach or lettuce with a planting of Malabar spinach. Malabar spinach is a vining plant with thick, succulent, edible leaves. It is often compared to spinach, but it […] More
Stephen Albert