Cool Season Vegetables

The seeds are generally sown in early spring, about 1/2 inches deep and 2 to 3 seeds per inch. [6] For a parsnip with some history-try cooking with--one of the earliest cultivars developed in England in the mid-19th century and still popular today.Despite...

Last year, I had good results growing two new leaf lettuces:In contrast, iceberg-type head lettuce is regarded as about the hardest to grow successfully, and many people don't even attempt it.

As the pea plants emerge, they send out clinging tendrils that wrap themselves around the wire fencing, supporting the pea plant as it grows.Peas are best when harvested immediately before you prepare them, as the sugars in the peas begin rapidly turning...

Then I will need to fill this area with fresh steamy horse manure. It is a good plan to reserve small sections for cover crops if the soil needs to be renewed.One of the most successful experiments in winter gardening is Eliot Coleman and Barbara Damrosch's...

Spring is here! It's time for pansies! For folks in milder winter areas, pansies are a great choice for seasonal color. Further north, they are the first transplants to make it to the garden centers.

It's always a good rule of thumb to keep your garden easy to maintain by planting in specific sections. May through June, it's time to start the BBQ and harvest fall asparagus for the best grilling.

However, if you are interested in researching the health benefits of spinach, I would urge you to consider your sources carefully, as I found a wealth of questionable and contradictory information online as I researched!In terms of preparation, you will...

Soon the small mounded greens will be accented with fluttering new blooms almost every day. Primroses and pansies-- both are offered at just about every nursery or garden center in March.

Miniature pumpkins are faster (most full-size pumpkins take 4-6 hours) but unripe, green pumpkins are too moist and mushy, as are apples and bananas. For these and all of the rest of Deane's pumpkin photos in the article, double-click for a detailed enlargement.The...

Tomatoes can be buried up to the top 2 sets of leaves. Flea beetles and tomato hornworms. Sow seeds in trays 6-8 weeks before anticipated transplant date; up-pot into 3-4 inch pots when the first set of true leaves appears.

Tomatoes can be buried up to the top 2 sets of leaves. Flea beetles and tomato hornworms. Sow seeds in trays 6-8 weeks before anticipated transplant date; up-pot into 3-4 inch pots when the first set of true leaves appears.

Broccoli should never be overcooked until the florets are mushy. For many dishes, the cooked spinach should be very thoroughly drained, to the point of pressing out the liquid. It is very easy to cook, requiring only to be steamed until tender.

A strict 3-4 year rotation, remove vines at the end of the year, fungicide. This beautiful, blushing beefsteak has earlier production, higher yields and fewer blemishes on the fruit.

Overwatering can cause fruit to crack. Use Kozy-Coats or Victorian Bell Cloches to protect young plants. Tomatoes are high feeders and will benefit from regular fertilization with Age Old Bloom.

Overwatering can cause fruit to crack. Use Kozy-Coats or Victorian Bell Cloches to protect young plants. Tomatoes are high feeders and will benefit from regular fertilization with Age Old Bloom.

Pacific Northwest gardeners have the luxury of vegetable gardening year-round, but many of summer's most iconic vegetables don't get enough heat to thrive here. For years, Golden Jubilee was the standard variety in most parts of the country, but it doesn't...

Determinates can be spaced 18-24 inches apart, indeterminates 24-36 inches apart. Use Kozy-Coats or Victorian Bell Cloches to protect young plants. Not recommended. Flea beetles and tomato hornworms.

Not recommended. Flea beetles and tomato hornworms. To prevent blossom end rot use a high calcuim amendment. An array of nutrients and antioxidants including the especially potent lycopene, found in its highest concentration in tomatoes, supports healthy...

A strict 3-4 year rotation, remove vines at the end of the year, fungicide. The bulky, slightly squat fruit average 10-12 ounces each. Tomatoes can be buried up to the top 2 sets of leaves.

Cover the piece of concrete reinforcement wire with another piece of chicken wire or boxwire fencing, and then place the wire cylinder you made on top. Come spring, the partially decomposed leaves and/or straw can be dumped right onto the garden.

Melons “A lot of people think you can't grow watermelon or cantaloupe in the north, but you definitely can,” Stearns says. And, after planting, they cover seedlings with floating row cover.

Our is a wholly nigerian company based on the breeding of giant african snails.we supply the local market and are currently looking for markrts abroad. We have a large farm space in an area quite suitable for snail breeding.

Upon opening the box you may notice that some of the plants appear wilted. HR: F 1, ToMV, V. For gardeners who are pressed for time or prefer to have Territorial start their plants, our selection of vegetables, flowers, and herbs is an easy and economical...

Upon opening the box you may notice that some of the plants appear wilted. The lip smacking flavor starts out sweet and ends with the perfect amount of tang. For gardeners who are pressed for time or prefer to have Territorial start their plants, our...

Upon opening the box you may notice that some of the plants appear wilted. Outstanding yields of 3-3 1/2 inch deep red fruit with rich tomato flavor. For gardeners who are pressed for time or prefer to have Territorial start their plants, our selection...

Upon opening the box you may notice that some of the plants appear wilted. Use the Plant Order Form located in the center of the catalog. Plants are shipped Monday through Wednesday and arrive at your door Thursday, Friday, or Saturday of the same week.

Our plants are available individually in 2 1/4 inch pots! At Territorial you don't have to buy 6 plants of each variety. The 3-5 inch, round firm slicers are very solid, and have above average crack resistance.