How To Grow Papaya

These are also the plants that steadfastly cling to life in malls, airports and office buildings. Many are pass-along plants and often were given as housewarming gifts, dug from the giver's own garden.

You do not have to cover the seeds, but if you do, only the thinnest layer of soil is necessary. I mow them over, pull them or relocate them...and am grateful for the free plants! If you want to save the seeds, just cut the crests and turn them upside-down...

Coleus are available in a huge range of leaf colors and combinations, so you should be able to find the perfect ones for your gardening style! They are a perennial, after all.New gardeners and gardeners on a budget should give coleus a chance if they...

They brighten up dark corners and give a basic woodland palate a tropical feel. Gardeners in frost-free zones can leave their caladium tubers in the ground all year if they are planted in a well-drained area and gardeners in cold weather zones either...

It produces copious amounts of the palest pink blossoms that turn pure white as they mature. It blooms during the month of May in my garden and the fragrance spreads throughout my 4 acres.

Cut back all but one seedling at each site, keeping mostly female plants and at least one male plant to pollinate every 10 female plants. Wait two to five weeks for the seeds to germinate.Choose your outdoor planting site, which should be in full sunlight...

Zinnias are cheerful summer annuals that our grandmothers loved. They're easy, put on a great show and brighten up any garden. The first group that was planted in mid-April usually looks great until sometime in August, but the new plants are ready to...

They make great plants for vacation homes and for gardeners with hectic work schedules. They may wither a bit, but if given a drink, they'll bounce right back with no ill effects. They are generally very inexpensive and often a friend or neighbor will...

They have the ability to survive drought conditions, but for a lovely display, regular water or rainfall is best. Daylilies are fun to trade and share among friends and we have a friendly and activein our subscriber area where enthusiasts compare notes...

The flavor is not quite as intense as the Hawaiian fruit, but also delicious. Be sure their soil has excellent drainage to allow all irrigation to pass through. To grow papayas, you need only four things: a frost-free climate, oodles of sunshine, plenty...

New transplants with damaged roots usually begin to wilt within seven days of being transplanted during a non-rainy period. A near-death papaya tree can miraculously recover in another rainy day.

If you use this technique you will never have a fallen tulip again.

Banyans grow in USDA zones 10 through 12.A rubber tree plant can survive some chilly weather -- it is one of the hardiest figs -- but if your area has winter snow or cold snaps when the outdoor temperature stays below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, keep your...

Areas with higher elevations, such as the Ozark Plateau, tend to be cooler even though they are in the south, so tax day, April 15, is a good guideline. Soil needs to be warm, at least 62 degrees F, and seeds will sprout within two weeks.Seedlings will...

After being picked, delicate plumeria flowers can be preserved for up to 24 hours by soaking them in water, or for up 48 hours by refrigerating them.Pick the plumeria flowers close to the bottom of the stem where they join the tree so as not to crush...

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Working in batches of five or 10, drop the grapes in the egg mixture, blot them dry to remove the excess egg, then roll them in the sugar.Arrange the sugared grapes on decorative trays and serve them immediately.

They make a deliciously crisp garnish on savory meals.Fresh ginger root can be too much of a punch for some dishes. The ginger plant's leaves have the same flavor as its roots, but much less pungent.

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus spp.) are the best choice for bucket growing, because they are less sensitive to growing conditions and less picky about growing media than other varieties of mushrooms.

How high you hang it depends on the type of tomato plant you buy. Also, check to see if it has slow release or other fertilizers added to it. Pick a beam or support that is strong enough to hold the weight of a full sized plant, media and water.

Remove the lid and use a soft paintbrush to remove enough silica gel to enable you to access the rose. Leave the roses for two to three weeks.Remove the dry roses form the hook. Although air drying is a simple, tried and true method, many experts believe...

This is how urea is the most useful and used mostly as a fertilizer, in some medications and industrial-made compounds.Urea was first discovered in 1773 by Hillaire Rouelle of France.

Could I have an extra serving of sour cream, please? Dehydrated potatoes play an important role in feeding the hungry throughout the world. Depending on the variety, growers can expect a yield of 30,000 to 40,000 pounds per acre.Approximately 90% of all...

Also known as cowpeas, they are soaked, then cooked for about two hours and served as a main dish, in soups or as a filling cold salad. Use plastic bags specifically designed for freezer use if you want to flatten the filled bags to conserve space in...

If left with no sunlight, squash will remain unripened.Turn the squash over periodically so that all sides of the vegetable get adequate sunlight to ripen. Bad weather, frost and other uncontrollable circumstances can cause your butternut squash not to...

Plants can utilize about four times the amount of CO2 found in the atmosphere. One bottle of yeast doesn't produce much more CO2 than an animal does by exhaling, so if you want to fill your greenhouse, you'll need many such generators.Drill a hole with...

Toss the peach slices with lemon juice or powdered fruit preservative to coat all of the surfaces. Return the peaches to the freezer for up to one year.Wash and dry the peaches. Toss the peaches with lemon juice or fruit preservative to prevent browning.Combine...