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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Asparagus
The appearance of asparagus is the first sign of Spring in many vegetable gardens. Stalks or spears begin to break the soil in early spring as soon as the soil temperature reaches 50°F (10°C). Asparagus is a long-lived perennial vegetable that requires three to four years to become established and productive. Once established, an asparagus […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Sage
You can learn how to grow sage in minutes. Sage is an herbaceous perennial herb that is easy to grow in most sunny gardens. In the kitchen, sage has an aggressive pungent aroma and flavor which is often described as camphor-like and musty. Sage is commonly used in dishes containing pork, cheese, and beans, and […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Dill
Dill is an annual herb that is easy to grow. Dill’s delicate leaves are feathery. Mature plants flower in late summer. Flowers are followed by seeds. Dill leaves, flowers and seeds can be used in the kitchen. Dill leaves are an herb. Dill seeds are a spice. Dill grows well in full sun or partial […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Shallots
The shallot is a member of the onion family, a very hardy biennial grown as an annual. Shallots are more delicately flavored than regular onions. Young outer leaves can be used like chives. Shallots are cool-weather vegetables usually grown from cloves, not seeds. Shallots grow to about 8 inches (20cm) tall in a clump with […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Celery
Celery is a cool-weather crop. It requires a long growing season–16 weeks of cool weather to come to harvest. Celery is a hardy biennial grown as an annual. It has a rosette of 12- to 18-inch (30-45cm) stalks, topped with divided leaves. Celery is grown for its edible stalks, leaves, and seeds. Celery is the […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Leeks
Leeks are grown for their thick, juicy, long stalks. They are a mild-flavored alternative to the onion. Leeks require a long growing season—up to 170 days. They grow best in cool, mild weather. Leeks belong to the Allium family which includes onions, shallots, scallions, and garlic. Leeks don’t grow from bulbs like other Alliums, they […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Turnips
Turnips are grown as a root vegetable or for their green leaves, Turnips are a cool-season crop; they grow and taste best when they come to harvest in cool weather. The turnip is a hardy, cool-weather biennial grown as an annual. The turnip has a rosette of bright green, wavy-edged leaves that grow to 12 […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Broccoli
Broccoli is an edible flower. Broccoli is a cool-season crop. Grow broccoli so that it comes to harvest when temperatures average no more than 75°F (23°C) each day. Broccoli heads are clusters of tightly packed flower buds waiting to open. Broccoli is a hardy biennial, grown as an annual. It is a member of the cabbage […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Spinach
Spinach is a great-tasting early-season green. Next to the dandelion is the first green that can be harvested in early spring. It is also one of the best fall and winter crops. Spinach is a cool-season annual. Plant spinach before the weather warms in spring and again as the weather cools in early autumn. (When […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Radishes
Radish is one of the easiest crops to grow. The radish is a cool-weather crop. Grow radishes in spring or fall for the best flavor and texture. Radish is ready to eat as few as three weeks after sowing seeds. It is easy to understand why radishes are a favorite of home gardeners. Spring radishes […] 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. Cabbages will grow in most soils. They prefer short days and cool […] 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 brassica (member of the cabbage/mustard family). Mature kale leaves can be coarse but there are several types that are grown for their tender, palatable young leaves. Kale is an important leaf crop […] More
Stephen Albert
