How To Grow Ginseng Root

Most are quite reasonable when you go to purchase them.I enjoyed this book immensely and even learned a thing or two. Thewas origianlly a cutting from a plant that has been in our family over 100 years.

You do not have to cover the seeds, but if you do, only the thinnest layer of soil is necessary. Each head will produce several hundred seed and while you can separate the seeds by color, if they have been grown close to each other, chances are, you'll...

I like to use them on my east-facing front porch. Remember to anticipate a fairly large plant. Most perk up right away once they've had a drink, but it does stress the plants when this happens often.Pinch the growing tips to shape your coleus and to prevent...

They brighten up dark corners and give a basic woodland palate a tropical feel. They do not benefit from applications of Miracle-Gro, as the high nitrogen content of that fertilizer tends to promote green leaves and the colors won't be as bright.

Bonus: Garlic Braids If your fingers are nimble, the stalks of softneck garlic varieties can be braided while still green. A scape won't really flower, but it will make airborne mini-bulbs, called bulbils, that take energy away from the bulb forming underground.

More tubers will form everywhere the stem meets the soil. Choose a well-drained site, and if you live in the south, pick a location with afternoon shade. Yet many of these tubers remain undiscovered by growers.

What's better than a sweet potato? Curing reduces shrinkage, prolongs storage and results in a sweeter flavor due to the conversion of starches to sugars. Pick a site that receives full sun and is well-drained.

I didn't even realize I was breaking the rules this past March when I planted daikon radish in spring. Sometimes breaking the rules turns out OK. Where were they? As I thought about it, I realized that we had a very cool spring here in Kentucky, which...

Pick a smooth-sided, glazed container to make climbing up the side of the pot difficult. When growing carrots in pots, you can easily protect them from these critters by locating the containers close to your house or by fencing the pot with a small cylinder...

Mature beet greens can be steamed, braised or sauteed before enjoying their delicious flavor. Start planting beet seeds directly into the garden about four weeks before your last expected spring frost and keep planting more seeds every two weeks all the...

These members of the onion family grow in small clumps, with the bulbs sometimes poking up out of the soil as the plants grow. The shallots can then be stored in mesh onion bags in a cool, dry, dark place.

For staggered harvests, sow 20 to 30 seeds every two weeks throughout the spring. Standout beet varieties in my garden include: Golden : a mellow, yellow-fleshed beet Red Ace: a good, old-fashioned standby Carrots Although they germinate best in slightly...

Fusarium wilts cause vascular systems to collapse and become unable to transfer water and nutrients up from the roots. Weevil-damaged tubers develop bitter substances that prevent the tubers from being used even as animal fodder.

The cardinals that frequent my birdfeeders in the winter find them especially tasty, so the alba is a good choice for a wildlife garden as well.Albas are trouble-free roses with the added attraction of a long historical record.

Fennel keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week, but it should be used up rather quickly. Here are some tips to make the job a little easier. If your soil has poor drainage, consider making small raised beds for the fennel or adding equal parts sand,...

On a whim, I decided to plant potatoes this year and I'm so glad I did—75 pounds of delicious potatoes await the dinner table. To harvest new potatoes, I sink a pitchfork into the soil a foot or so away from the base of the plant and gently pry up part...

This plant relishes having its roots ravished. We planted our horseradish plants in a raised bed with wooden sides. While watching the leaves begin to drop, I'm confused why this is happening in the middle of summer.

Size: 10 to 12 inches Sunlight requirements: Full sun (will tolerate partial shade) Water requirements: About 1 inch per week—consistent moisture is key, so mulching well is recommended.

Balance the Soil pH Like most other vegetable crops, carrots grow best when the soil pH is between 6.2 and 6.8. Use a soil test to determine the pH of your garden's soil, and then add the recommended amount of lime to raise it if the results show a pH...

They are a clear sign of flea beetles, a common radish pest. Having too much nitrogen in the soil is another no-no for radishes and other root crops. Make these radish recipes from HobbyFarms.com: Bread-and-Butter Pickled Radishes Buttermilk-Braised Radishes...

We bought tubers one year and couldn't figure out where their final home would be. Unfortunately, if you dig up all the sunchokes at once and attempt to store them , their starches will transform as they sit, eventually matching the potato's glycemic...

Raised beds are an option for growers in areas with clay or other hard soils. Carrots You can begin harvesting carrots when they're approximately finger-sized or wait until they are fully mature.

Direct-seed when soil temperatures are between 60 and 70 degrees F. They boast a mild, crisp, tender flesh with a surprisingly delicate flavor. Roasted turnips are delicious, as are braised turnip greens with a touch of garlic and olive oil.

Fall Crops Charles Smith/Flickr Why They're Easy Yes, all of the fall crops. Butler/Flickr Why They're Easy If you buy the plants, plant them somewhere sunny and support them, you will almost assuredly have tomatoes.

The rutabaga variety called Joan is arguably the most popular heirloom variety on the market, though Seed Savers Exchange also sells a white, albino rutabaga called Macomber that is excellent.

Option "A" would be a bare root tree from a well known mailorder nursery. On pulling the tree from its pot, and unwrapping the fabric from the root ball. "Gift" or impulse plants, like seasonal items, orchids, and money plants, may be potted for show...

“Secure organic matter however you can. Plant and harvest a healthy, delicious crop of radishes in 30 days with these basic growing tips. At Five Elements Farm, Bozelli fertilizes her radish crop with compost and a dose of organic, liquid fish emulsion...