Join our gardening family to receive the latest tips. JOIN ON SUBSTACK
After more than 30 years of growing sweet corn organically, I’ve learned that how you start your seeds plays a major role in the health and productivity of your crop. While sweet corn is typically direct-sown in the garden, there are times—especially in short-season regions—when starting seeds indoors can give you a much-needed head start….
Planting cucumbers can be one of the most rewarding parts of the gardening season, and understanding the site, spacing, and soil needs is crucial for a successful harvest. Over the years, I’ve discovered that cucumbers thrive when given plenty of sunlight, rich soil, and adequate space to spread their vines. Whether you’re starting from seeds…
Starting squash from seed is the best way to get a head start on the season, grow unique varieties, and ensure strong, healthy plants for your garden. Over the years, I’ve experimented with different seed-starting methods, from direct sowing in the garden to transplanting indoor-grown seedlings, and I’ve learned what works best for quick germination,…
Potatoes are grown from other potatoes. Small, whole potatoes are called “seed potatoes”. Plant seed potatoes to grow new potato plants. You can also grow potato plants from cut pieces of larger potatoes. Make sure that you plant seed potatoes or potato pieces that have two or three dormant buds, called “eyes”. Eyes are slightly…
Cauliflower is a cool-season crop. Cauliflower thrives in temperatures between 57°F and 68°F (14°C-20°C). Set cauliflower seedlings in the garden about two or three weeks before the average last frost date, not earlier. Sow cauliflower seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before setting seedlings in the garden. Cauliflower grows best at 57° to 68°F (14°-20°C)….
Carrots are a cool-season crop; they are best grown in spring and fall. Carrots are commonly grown in spring, fall, and winter in warm-winter regions. Carrots can be grown through the summer in mild to cool summer regions and a surplus can be stored for winter. Carrots may be seeded as early in spring as…
Subscribe today to get our weekly recipe newsletter! You don’t want to miss out!
