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Kohlrabi is a versatile, cool-season vegetable that rewards consistent care. With over 30 years of gardening experience in California’s Central Valley and Sonoma Valley, I’ve found that healthy, productive kohlrabi depends on proper watering, soil fertility, spacing, and pest management. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll walk you through everything needed to keep kohlrabi plants strong…
Kohlrabi is a versatile, cool-season vegetable that can thrive even in limited space. With over 30 years of gardening experience, I’ve successfully grown kohlrabi in raised beds, patio containers, and small urban gardens. Container gardening allows for better soil control, easier pest management, and mobility, making it ideal for small spaces or apartment patios. Choosing…
Companion planting is an essential strategy for healthy, productive kohlrabi. With over 30 years of gardening experience in California, I’ve observed how planting certain vegetables nearby can improve growth, deter pests, and enhance soil health. Conversely, some neighbors compete for nutrients or attract harmful insects, reducing your kohlrabi yield. In this guide, I’ll break down…
Kohlrabi is a hardy, cool-season vegetable, but like all brassicas, it can fall victim to pests and diseases. With over 30 years of growing kohlrabi in California’s Central Valley and Sonoma Valley, I’ve learned that early detection and natural management strategies are the keys to healthy, productive plants. In this guide, I’ll share the most…
Carrots are among the easiest garden vegetables to grow—and the most bountiful–given the right conditions. Carrot culture is very simple. Sow the seeds rather thickly and thin the plants to 3 to 4 inches apart. If the soil is nutrient-rich and loose, there will be no trouble with root development. Remember, young, tender, quick-growing carrots…
Asparagus is a perennial plant. Plant asparagus where it can grow undisturbed and be productive for 15 to 20 years. Asparagus can be started from seeds or crowns. Plants grown from seed commonly produce a larger number of slightly bigger and more tender spears. Set out seedlings 12-inch seedlings 4 weeks after the last frost….
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