This is one of the little quirks you learn from gardening on a slope. In this way, retaining logs or boards have what you might call a hugelkultur effect. It's like being on a stair-step machine sometimes but you get used to it, which may be one of the...
Sweet Corn Stubble for Fall Crop Protection Every situation doesn't merit wholesale renewal. Last year, I cut off the corn stalks at 14-inch (35cm) height, and used the tall stubs to support a row cover, which protected the fall greens from insects, deer...
Rice also traps ethylene, a fact that hasn't gone unnoticed by many Indian households who sink the fruits into containers of rice. Squashes need to be cured before storing , a simple process that will keep your ripe fruits in good condition throughout...
So encouraging these productive staples to carry on cropping for longer is the aim of the game. Aim to water regularly for consistent soil moisture, which will translate into plenty of well-formed fruits and pods, free of problems such as blossom end...
Naturally you don't want pests to destroy the crops that you've worked so hard to grow, but reaching for the bug spray is not a good option, and it's ultimately self-defeating. Or, if you keep chickens let them search and destroy for you! Healthy soil...
This avoids unnecessary root disturbance, helping the seedlings to quickly adapt to their new growing positions. So here's how to do it! Types of Cabbage There's a fantastic range of cabbage varieties to choose from, offering different shapes, colors...
A couple of lights directed up into the branchwork of a tree looks stunning. Place your beers, wine or sodas inside, then lay a soaked towel over the top. Climbers, particularly scented climbers like jasmine, honeysuckle or rambling roses are also perfect...
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. They will keep for months. Violet ‘Sweet Baby' won an All America Selections Award in 2016 for its...
Some gardeners even dry produce in the oven, setting it at its lowest temperature and propping the door fractionally open to further moderate the temperate, though I imagine this method can waste quite a lot of energy.
The leaves are big and wavy, like turnips, but have a smooth surface with bluish bloom like cabbage. Then store them in plastic bags in the refrigerator, or packed in damp sand or sawdust in a cold basement.
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 Spread the seeds out on paper to dry out for a week or more before storing.
Plum trees may produce generous harvests of some of the most mouth-wateringly juicy fruits, but they're not without their problems. These branches begin to droop when they're heavy with fruit, and are liable to break.
Cotton thread comes a close second. To speed drying, and ensure a thorough job, start by splitting the just-picked chili peppers in two lengthways. Drying is an excellent way of preserving chilies.
Some can even be fitted to water barrels, so you can make the most of any rainwater you've managed to collect. Mulching to Keep Soil Cool and Moist Mulches are a must during any summer drought, and a mulch of organic material such as compost, leaf mold...
Protecting Potatoes from the Cold Containers have the obvious advantage of being portable, so when cold weather threatens it's easy enough to move plants completely under the cover of a greenhouse, polythene tunnel or conservatory.
I'm using a sharp pair of pruners for the job, but if the fruits are really close to each other you may find it easier to use scissors to get in between them. For larger cooking apples you're looking for around 6-9 inches (15-23cm) between fruits.
Spray at a cooler time of the day and follow up with one or two more sprays a few days later. You can buy sticky traps, or make your own. The whitefly larvae are still alive at this point and it's only when the parasite is almost ready to hatch out as...
Crop Rotation Group Allium (Onion family) ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil with compost dug in. Frost tolerant Yes. Harvesting Harvest in early summer when the tops begin to fail, and the bulbs have divided into several plump bulblets.
Striped cucumber beetle [Credit: CamPixie ] Striped cucumber beetle [Credit: CamPixie ] Host Plants: On Crops: Cucumbers, melons, squash Where Found: Most of North America Description: Striped cucumber beetles are less than a quarter of an inch long with...
Frost tolerant Seedlings will survive light frosts, but older plants are easily damaged. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 1" (35cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Plant the large seeds in your garden in...
Dig and move perennial onions every fall. At the end of each season, be sure to pull all onions from the garden. Frequently the plant will break off as you pull it from the ground.
Companions Echinacea, Catnip, Agastache and Dill. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any average, well drained soil. Frost tolerant Extremely cold hardy, even in harsh winter climates.
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Rich well-drained soil. Feeding Not generally required. Locate it where leaves can be conveniently picked, crushed and sniffed. Frost tolerant A cold-hardy perennial, lemon balm can survive temperatures to -20F...
Colors choices are endless, from white to almost black. Planting tulips behind daylilies or other summer-blooming perennials hides the fading foliage from view. Companions Daylily, Catnip, Bells of Ireland and Salvia.
In midsummer, drench plants with a liquid plant food to stimulate new growth. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well-drained soil. Frost tolerant None. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and...
Frost tolerant Yes. Feeding Not required. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Parsnip Aphids (General) Carrot Rust Fly Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Parsnip Carrot Powdery Mildew
