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in How to Grow, Legumes, Plant
How to Grow Peanuts
The peanut is a warm-weather perennial vegetable that requires 120 to 130 frost-free days to reach harvest. The peanut is a member of the legume family How Peanuts Grow The peanut plant grows from 6 to 30 inches (15-76cm) tall, depending on the type; some are upright and erect in form, and others are more […] More
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How to Grow Endive and Escarole
Curly or curled endive and escarole are cool-weather vegetables; they are varieties of the same plant. Curly endive has curled, ruffled leaves and escarole has smooth leaves. Curly endive is sometimes called frisee. Sow endive or escarole seed in the garden as early as 4 to 6 weeks before the average date of the last […] More
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in Gardening Tips, Guides, Tips
Average Date of the Last Frost and Days in the Growing Season
The time to plant seeds in the garden or start seeds indoors depends on the variety of plants and the average date of the last frost in your region. Cool-season crops grow best in the cool weather of spring and autumn. Warm-weather crops grow best in the summer months. Seed starting should be matched to […] More
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in Berries, How to Grow
How to Plant and Grow a Blackberry
Blackberry plants are easy to plant and grow. The blackberry is a vigorous grower. Modern blackberry varieties and cultivars are derived from native species which are still found growing wild along roadsides. Blackberry plants vary from trailing to erect to bushy and from thorny to thornless. Some varieties and cultivars are suited for chilly northern […] More
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How to Grow Watermelons
The watermelon is a tender, warm-weather annual. Watermelons along with muskmelons and cantaloupes are sometimes called summer melons. Grow watermelons in the warmest, frost-free time of the year. Watermelon Quick Growing Tips Sow watermelon seeds in the garden or set out transplants 3 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date in spring. Start […] More
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How to Grow 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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in How to Grow, Legumes, Plant
How to Grow Lima Beans
Lima beans are tender annuals grown for their flat, crescent-oval-shaped seeds. There are two types of lima beans: bush and pole or vine varieties. Bush types grow to about 2 feet tall (.6m) and tend to have smaller seeds; they bear more quickly than pole lima bean varieties. Pole lima beans have large seeds and […] More
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How to Grow Salsify and Scorzonera
Salsify and scorzonera are cool-weather root crops. Salsify and scorzonera, are sometimes confused. The roots look very similar; salsify has a whitish root; scorzonera has a black root. The roots and leaves of salsify and scorzonera are edible. Salsify is a hardy biennial vegetable grown as an annual. Salsify is grown for its long, tapered, […] More
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in Fruits, How to Grow
How to Plant and Grow a Blueberry
The blueberry is easy to plant and grow. The blueberry plant is best planted and grown where summers are cool and the soil is acidic. There are varieties that will grow in warm, dry summer regions. Blueberries are long-lived. Plant them where they can grow undisturbed for 10 or more years. Blueberries flower in the […] More
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How to Grow French Tarragon
Learn how to grow French tarragon in a few minutes. Tarragon—often called French tarragon—is a rich but delicately flavored herb with an anise flavor. It is one of the four sweet or fines herbes favored in French cooking—along with chervil, parsley, and chives. Tarragon is particularly compatible with eggs, fish and shellfish, tomatoes, chicken, and […] More
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How to Grow 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 Grow Anise
Anise is a small herb with lacy leaves. It’s a member of the parsley family. Its leaves and seed have a sweet, licorice-like flavor. Both leaves and seeds can be used to flavor soups, salads, and sausage. They are used in bread, cookies, and candy. Where to Plant Anise Best location: Grow anise in full […] More
Steve Albert