Tractor Implements Guide

They lay eggs at the base of onion plants, and the larvae tunnel into onion roots. At the end of each season, be sure to pull all onions from the garden. Dig and move perennial onions every fall.

Often planted with low, mound-forming herbs and flowers. Companions Echinacea, Catnip, Agastache and Dill. Valerian can stand 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall when it is in full bloom. Gather them for use as cut flowers to keep valerian from reseeding and becoming...

Harvesting Gather sprigs as needed in the kitchen. Frost tolerant A cold-hardy perennial, lemon balm can survive temperatures to -20F (-30C). Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Rich well-drained soil.

Hot pepper sprays help to deter these nibblers. Cover the bulbs to four times their depth with loose soil. 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...

Companions Thyme and Osteospermum. In midsummer, drench plants with a liquid plant food to stimulate new growth. Dwarf types make good edging plants for beds and containers. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant...

Position Full sun. Store at room temperature. Black patches on the bottom of fruits are a nutritional disorder best prevented by growing tomatoes in well-prepared soil with constant light moisture.

Position Sun or partial shade. Mulch to deter weeds and keep soil moist. Can be left in the soil through winter in many areas. Feeding Not required. Notes Thin seedlings to proper spacing when they are 4 inches tall.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Hazel Aphids (General) Fall Webworms Slug Snail Companions Crimson Clover. Troubleshooting The nuts are much-loved by squirrels, birds and rodents.

When bulbs form and the tops of the plants fall over, pull them and cure in a warm place for about 10 days before storing. Crop Rotation Group Allium (Onion family) ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil with compost dug in.

After 2 weeks, thin to 2 plants per hill. Spacing Single Plants: 2' 11" (90cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 2' 11" (90cm) with 2' 11" (90cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow seeds 1 inch deep in rows, or in hills spaced 6 feet apart.

The fly larvae tunnel through the fruit as they feed, making the fruit lumpy, disfigured, and prone to rot. Promptly pick up fallen apples and chop them into pieces before composting them.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Lantana Aphids (General) Slug Snail Feeding Mix a standard application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting along with a generous helping of well-rotted...

Chamomile tea is made from the blossoms only. Frost tolerant Young seedlings easily tolerate spring frosts, and may survive winters in mild climates. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil.

Oranges grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock may be grown in containers. Very sweet oranges need a long season of warm weather, but kumquats, calamondin oranges and satsumas fruit well in marginal areas or when grown in containers.

Mature white currants bear best on two-year-old branches. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Rich soil with compost dug in. These cold-natured plants seldom produce well in warmer climates where temperature often top 90F (32C).

Preventing Problems: Use row covers to protect plants during the 6 to 8-week period while Japanese beetles are feeding. Damage: Japanese beetles chew holes in leaves, often devouring much of the foliage from roses and other favored plants.

Harvesting Gather spikes of lavender flowers as soon as they open, and dry in small bundles before storing in an airtight container. Frost tolerant A hardy perennial from the Mediterranean, lavender will survive winter temperatures to 0F/-17C.

Control by allowing hens to feed around trees, or shake branches to dislodge the insects onto a sheet then plunge into very hot water. Keep the area under peaches mulched with wood chips or sawdust.

Position Sunny spot with excellent air circulation. Companions Marigold, Garlic, Onion, Onions, Tansy and Nasturtium. Prune in late winter to shape trees and removed damaged branches.

Position Full sun and warm conditions. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Okra Aphids (General) Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Okra Okra Blossom Blight Okra Root Knot Nematodes

Harvesting Gather sprigs as needed in the kitchen. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any average, well drained soil in an easily accessible site. Feeding Not generally needed.

Position Full sun. Harvesting Peppers can be harvested when they are still green, though their flavor improves as they ripen to red, yellow, or orange. They will pick up again when nights cool down.

Harvesting Knock down nuts when ripe, remove the peel and dry. Frost tolerant Yes, but flowers can be damaged by late frosts. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well-drained soil.

Beneficial insects including many types of wasps and hornets harvest large numbers of immature larvae to feed to their young. They do not have the velvety skin texture of cabbage worms, which are a different pest.

Be sure to apply the soap spray to leaf undersides and crevices. Damage: Black bean aphids are usually visible on plants because of their contrasting color. Preventing Problems: Check plants often for early outbreaks.

Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Radish Aphids (General) Cabbage Root Maggot Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Radish Brassica Alternaria Leaf Spot

Position Full sun. Harvesting Young leaves can be used to season cooked dishes. Troubleshooting Large, stately plants are easy to grow. Feeding Feed monthly with a liquid organic fertilizer.