Bare Root Pecan Trees

Never let two branches rub together, and always allow enough space for air and sunlight to get through – this cuts down on the spread of disease. Cutting back pecan trees at just the right times and in just the right ways makes for a strong, healthy...

The question is, areThe relationship between plants wherein one produces a substance such as juglone, which affects the growth of another is calledare fairly notorious for their toxic effects to surrounding juglone sensitive vegetation.

Water at least once a week to establish the root system. Other tree species employing a strong taproot system include hickory, walnut, butternut, white oak and hornbeam.Pecan trees can grow to more than 100 feet in height, according to Pecan Biz.

Propagation beds with grow lights, timers and heaters can be purchased from many sources. Take cuttings just before you plan to use them and carry a bucket or can with wet paper towels in it to keep the cuttings cool and moist.

Up north, you'll have to wait for late summer. But even hardneck ­varieties can be tied into a similar arrangement with string or yarn. Bonus: Garlic Braids If your fingers are nimble, the stalks of softneck garlic varieties can be braided while still...

They can range in color from creamy yellow or pale pink to a bright purple. Just let them sit on the counter in a cool room, and they'll last several months before sprouting. Store the unwashed, harvested tubers in a cool garage or basement on nursery...

Once the temperatures drop down into the 50s at night, it's time to start checking your tubers. Curing Purple Sweet Potatoes Much like all sweet potato varieties, purple types need to be cured before long-term storage.

This should prevent any breakage, but don't be too afraid to break the rules! In late May, as I was harvesting pounds of lovely daikon radishes, I looked around farmers markets in both Kentucky and Baltimore and was surprised to see a variety of little...

For smaller, shorter carrots, you won't need a pot quite as deep, but again, the wider the pot's diameter, the more carrots you can grow. Because phosphorous is fairly immobile in the soil, it needs to be close to the root zone of the plant.

Baby beet roots can be harvested when the roots reach about 1 inch in diameter. Store harvested, unwashed roots in a plastic bag in the fridge, after cutting off their tops. Mature beet greens can be steamed, braised or sauteed before enjoying their delicious...

To harvest the bulbs, dig up the entire clump and carefully crack the bulbs apart. Spread the harvested bulbs out on an inverted plastic nursery flat or a window screen set atop some bricks in a dry garage or shed.

The queen of the spring garden, radishes thrive in cold temperatures. Here in Pennsylvania, I sow my first row of carrots in the middle of April, and I continue to sow a new row of seeds every three or four weeks throughout the summer.

Yams and sweet potatoes are not synonymous. Harvesting Sweet Potatoes Healthy sweet-potato vines produce a bushel of sweet potatoes from a 25- to 30-foot-long row, with an average yield of 320 bushels per acre.

Each of us will draw our own conclusions. How did this myth get started? Vitamin B-1 stimulates root growth and revitalizes roots after transplanting. Once the bloom starts to open the ants vanish.

Mulch Established Plants When you're cultivating around fennel, be careful not to disturb the roots with your hoe or cultivator, as it may cause the plant to bolt. Fennel is a versatile root vegetable and herb that can be grown in both spring and fall...

The process is known as “curing.” When I harvest my mature potato crop, I use a digging or pitch fork to gently lift the entire plant up and out of the ground. I like it because it is super easy to peel, stores well and a really good producer in my...

This is a two-birds-with-one-stone moment, as the very pungent oils that are released during grinding can open up the sinus passages in a heartbeat. Horseradish can be used similarly to a mustard or ginger poultice to break up congestion.

Soil pH should be 6.5 to 7.5. When to plant: Direct-seed in very early spring (ideal soil temperatures for germination are between 55 and 65 degrees). Spinach can be grown under floating row cover to prevent leaf miner and aphid damage.

If this happens, mound soil or mulch up over the exposed crowns mid-season. Control Soil Pests Carrot root maggots (the larvae of the carrot root fly) and wireworms (the larvae of click beetles) can become problematic in the carrot patch, causing tunnels...

They are a clear sign of flea beetles, a common radish pest. Radishes will bolt (or flower) when the days begin to lengthen in late spring and the temperatures get warmer. The tastiest harvests occur when the roots are quarter-sized.

Honestly, in the sale bin they look to me like ginger without all the armor. If you want to eat them raw, you can slice them like a water chestnut to add to salads. My favorite benefit for eating the Jerusalem artichoke is that inulin is an important...

Tags Apiaceae family , carrots , celery , parsnips , soil pH Parsnips For parsnips, you might want to wait until after a frost to harvest, as the flavor sweetens after a cold snap.

Size: 12 inches Sunlight requirements: Full to partial sun (A minimum of four to six hours is ideal.) Water requirements: About 1 inch per week—overly wet soils promote black rot and other diseases.

Potatoes Peter Mooney/Flickr Why They're Easy Potatoes do not have high nutritional needs, and thus, can be grown in any range of soil types. Veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, beets and carrots thrive in the cooler temperatures.

So if you hope to harvest your rutabagas in the beginning of November, they should be in the ground no later than the beginning of August—July is better in most areas. They take a full extra month to grow, but they'll reward you with sweetness and flavor.

"Gift" or impulse plants, like seasonal items, orchids, and money plants, may be potted for show and not for grow. The local store price was cheaper, and I'd have the fun of choosing my own specimen too.

“Secure organic matter however you can. A yearly, even seasonal, addition of organic matter is not an option; it's a necessity.” Because the edible portion of this vegetable extends below the soil surface, a properly prepared seed bed helps to ensure...