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Cauliflower is grown much like cabbage but requires more careful treatment. It is best to start cauliflower indoors where it can be protected from both cold and hot temperatures. Spring-planted cauliflower is likely to face early cold and late heat which will make the effort difficult. Summer-planted cauliflower for fall harvest will be both easier…
Whether you’re growing pole beans, bush beans, lima beans, mung beans, scarlet runner beans, asparagus beans, or southern peas, you’ll quickly realize that all these crops share common gardening challenges. Over the years of growing a variety of beans in my garden, I’ve encountered a range of pests and diseases that can threaten the health…
Growing okra can be incredibly rewarding, but like any crop, it comes with its share of challenges. Over time, I’ve come to understand the common pests and diseases that can plague okra—and more importantly, how to deal with them effectively. From aphids and stink bugs to fungal issues like fusarium wilt, addressing these problems quickly…
Sometimes there will be problems in the vegetable garden. There is always a cause and there is often a cure or control. Pest problems are often easy to spot: leaves or fruit look chewed or puckered from sucking pests. Diseases can be fungal, bacterial, or viral; often symptoms may look the same–brown or yellow spots…
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