Wild soybean plants can still be found in China and are beginning to find a place in gardens throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas.Soja max, the Latin nomenclature comes from the Chinese word ‘sou,' which is derived from the word ‘soi' or soy.
Now, there are also pinks, purples and near whites, many with unusual eyes, stripes and edges. Over the course of several seasons, two or three fans will increase to a substantial clump and each fan is capable of producing flower stalks or scapes.
It survives the winter months on host plants such asor one of over 80 other hosts in the southern United States, making it a difficult disease to control.The future of soybean rust control hinges on the development of disease resistant varieties.
The dead plants were pulled from the planter and nothing was left except the pine needle mulch. Smiles lit their faces when they realized the flowers were still there – still growing strong, and still beautiful.Winter came, and with it the death of...
I would generally throw 10-15 pots per sitting. People thought they were personal and beautiful, which is all I wanted.For about 6 months after the wedding, my friends were sure to tell me if they still had their African Violet alive.
Refrigeration of roots at just above freezing is method used by commercial seed growers of biennial root crops, because it preserves their quality and subjects them to an extended cold period.
Inspect new plants for lurking weeds like creeping buttercup and check that any bought-in manure or compost is well-rotted and free of weed seeds too. They're easier to control but spread quickly by seed.
Leafmold mulch contributes to a healthier garden Leafmold (rotted leaves from deciduous trees) is similar to compost, but is less rich in nutrients. When laid on the soil surface 5-10cm (2-4in) thick it does a great job of suppressing annual weeds.
Over time, the lowest tiers of a sloped site gain organic matter as it trickles down from the higher beds, so adding organic matter to the higher beds benefits the lower ones, too.
Most of the seeds succumb to winter, but there is always an assortment of volunteer seedlings that appear around my deadhead pile when the weather warms in spring. The remains of reseeding flowers and herbs can be given their own space in the garden 4.
Delicate fruits such as peaches or nectarines need very careful handing to avoid bruising. This matters, because many fruits, including peppers and tomatoes, emit ethylene to promote ripening.
These issues are heartbreaking when they occur, but the good news is they can usually be avoided by carefully performing one simple annual maintenance task: summer pruning. Branches can quickly die of this disease.
To speed drying, and ensure a thorough job, start by splitting the just-picked chili peppers in two lengthways. The knot will support the first chili so it needs to be a good size so it won't drop off.
Prioritize shady areas for crops that prefer cooler conditions, such as salad leaves. Set it to come on very early in the morning, before things heat up. Don't be a slave to the watering can; here are our tips to help you deal with drought conditions...
They are grown in exactly the same way as spring-planted potatoes with two important exceptions. Second, you'll need to consider the risk of frosts later on in the growing cycle and take the necessary precautions to avoid damage to your plants.
Fewer, bigger fruits are generally more useful than many tiny fruits. Start by cutting away any misshapen, damaged or scarred fruits. Selectively removing young fruits is called thinning.
Just like aphids they produce a sticky ‘honeydew', which is in fact…their feces. Recipes abound for homemade insecticidal soaps. They'll feast on aphids too. Flowers will help to draw hoverflies and other greenhouse whitefly predators to your garden...
Water-stressed plants quickly slow down. Keep Plants Warm to Extend the Harvest into Fall Later on in the season stragglers can be encouraged to keep producing for a week or two longer by adding the thermal comfort of a floating row cover.
Horticultural fleece can also be used. Despite my tongue-in-cheek warfare references, it's important to remember that we're not really in a war against pests. Improve the Garden Environment Many pest predators, such as hoverflies (syrphid flies) are also...
Spring cabbages are sown from the second half of summer to harvest the following year. Red cabbages are popular for braising or pickling. Transplant cabbages when they have at least three or four adult leaves Transplanting Cabbage The seedlings are ready...
Well-considered seating is the answer. Hang them around outdoor eating areas to extend your enjoyment of the garden long after the sun has dipped beneath the horizon. This has the effect of reducing the air temperature inside to cool your drinks.
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Freezing Homegrown Produce The freezer has transformed the home-grower's lot. Herbs can be chopped up and frozen into ice cubes that can be dropped whole into recipes. Plants Related to this Article Cucumber Grow Guide Zucchini Grow Guide Beans (Pole)...
By any name, they are a top storage crop to grow in the fall garden. Rutabaga sprouts are loaded with antioxidants. My Swedish grandmother made a rutabaga-potato mash called rutamouse, which resembles Scottish neeps and tatties, or perhaps clapshot in...
Best Vegetables for Seed Saving Some vegetables are easier to save seed from than others. You can get a lot of seeds from just a few plants, which makes saving these seeds very worthwhile indeed.
“You can place four seed potatoes in a 12-inch square,” Jensen says. The beauty of using straw is that is makes your potatoes very easy to harvest . “You need a couple of inches of good garden soil in the bottom,” she says.
Salt dehydrates plants when water is added, causing them to die. Unless a plant is aquatic or very tolerant of wet soil, too much water will cause the plant to die off. Vinegar, when mixed with water, can be sprayed onto plants and around the soil to...
