In this way, retaining logs or boards have what you might call a hugelkultur effect. Logs and untreated boards need replacing every few years, but this is part of their value in a terraced vegetable garden.
Get Ready for Planting Garlic Finally, it's never too soon to get ready to plant garlic, which deserves loose, deeply dug soil that has been generously amended with compost. The legumes germinate best while the soil is still warm, so they are usually...
I'm very keen to hear how you speed ripening along at the end of the season. If temperatures remain below this for much of the day, chances are the fruits will simply fail to ripen.
Avoid removing branches that are less than three years old unless you have to. Silver Leaf Disease in Plum Trees Silver leaf disease can affect other fruits such as apples and cherries, as well as some other trees and shrubs, but it is most usually associated...
The thin walls of the fruits make them quick and easy to dehydrate, ensuring a ready supply of crinkle-dry chilies to enjoy right up until next year's harvest. You can use your dried chilies as needed, or infuse whole fruits in sterilized bottles filled...
Mulches may not be very high-tech, but they are incredibly effective in a hot summer. Allow the water to completely drain away, then fill and drain once again before you sow. Success with Germination In hot, dry conditions getting seeds to germinate can...
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. You can save your own seed potatoes for second cropping by keeping some of your spring seeds back.
Aim to leave about 4-6 inches (10-15cm) between individual apples of eating varieties. Additional thinning of tree fruits ensures there's less chance of fruits rubbing together, which can lead to diseases like rot.
Greenhouse whitefly are tiny but can seriously weaken plants Greenhouse Whitefly Organic Controls Whitefly can strike any time from the middle of summer. They appear from seemingly nowhere and colonize plants fast – they're certainly contenders for...
Popular varieties include ‘Red Meat', ‘Mantanghong', ‘Misato Rose' and ‘Stargazer'. Asian radishes including daikons, Chinese radishes, and watermelon radishes are great fun to grow as summer turns to fall, but you'll need to get busy.
Berries and currants are very easily frozen – just lay them out onto sheets so they're not touching, freeze them solid then decant into freezer bags or containers for packing up.
See my Miraculous Micronutrients article for more information on using boron in the vegetable garden. Then store them in plastic bags in the refrigerator, or packed in damp sand or sawdust in a cold basement.
So here's how to do it... F1 hybrids should include ‘F1' in the variety name on the seed packet. If you save seeds we'd love to hear your top tips for doing so – don't be shy, please drop us a comment below! < All Guides
If storing shallots, cure in a dry place for 10 days after pulling the plants. Spacing Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 3" (10cm) with 5" (15cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Set individual cloves in prepared ground in the fall.
A small vacuum is a good way to collect cucumber beetles. Floating row covers are the most dependable way to protect plants. Tips: Most conventionally grown cucumbers and melons are grown with dangerous systemic pesticides, so organic pest control is...
Frost tolerant Seedlings will survive light frosts, but older plants are easily damaged. Blossom clusters make beautiful but short-lived cut flowers or edible garnishes. Position A sunny spot where bumblebees and other large pollinators are desired.
They are also much loved by cats and dogs. Store in airtight container. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any average, well drained soil. After two years, valerian will grow into a 18" (45 cm) wide clump.
Harvesting Gather sprigs as needed in the kitchen. Lemon balm can be transplanted from early spring to early summer. Gather stems for drying or steeping into tinctures in early summer, just before the plants bloom.
Most tulips are hardy to -35F (-37C); cold tolerance varies with species. Spacing Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 3" (10cm) with 5" (15cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Set out dormant bulbs from late summer to early winter.
Tall varieties make great cut flowers. Some varieties produce white or pink blossoms. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well-drained soil. Spacing Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 7" (20cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum)...
Troubleshooting Watch for leaf-eating tomato hornworms, and pick them off. Black patches on the bottom of fruits are a nutritional disorder best prevented by growing tomatoes in well-prepared soil with constant light moisture.
Harvesting Use a digging fork to loosen soil along outside of the planting before pulling roots. Can be left in the soil through winter in many areas. Spacing Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 7" (20cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum)...
Can be grown as a hedge. Harvesting Harvest when the husks begin to turn yellow in early fall. Position Sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Troubleshooting Weed early and often to keep onions growing strong. Grow short-day varieties in southern latitudes. Frost tolerant Yes. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Onions (Red) Aphids (General) Onion Root Maggot...
Do not weed after the fruits have set. Wipe harvested melons clean and store indoors in a cool place, or in the refrigerator. Crop Rotation Group Cucurbits (Squash family) ● Soil Rich soil with plenty of compost added.
Managing Outbreaks: Enclosing perfect green apples in clear plastic sandwich bags will protect them from apple maggots and other pests. Some apple varieties are more susceptible to apple maggot damage than others.
