Mulch after planting to keep the soil cool and moist. Mature red currants bear best on two-year-old branches. Red currants freeze very well. Notes Powdery mildew can be a serious problem for red currants, so consider planting resistant varieties such...
Companions Marigold, Nasturtium, Tomato and Celery. Late-maturing fall cabbage varieties are great for cool storage or making into kraut. Exclude the adults with row covers. Spacing Single Plants: 2' 9" (85cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 2' 7" (80cm) with...
Under warm, dry conditions with temperatures above 80°F (26 °C), leaves become stippled with hundreds of tiny yellow dots that run together to make the leaves look sun-bleached. To save a prized plant, an oil-based fungicide such as neem oil is the...
Watermelon radishes provide a unique color in the kitchen that's welcome in salads, sandwiches and sushi Thin slices of watermelon radish turn any salad into a rainbow, or you can pickle them to add color and crunch to sandwiches.
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Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Rich soil with compost dug in. Position Gooseberries grow best in locations that receive morning sun and afternoon shade, or dappled shade part of the day.
The Western version is slightly larger. Tips: Most conventionally grown cucumbers and melons are grown with dangerous systemic pesticides, so organic pest control is worth the time and effort.
With excellent drainage, lilies can be grown in climates with harsh winters. As the flowers fade in the garden, snip them off with scissors or pruning shears. They drop to the ground when disturbed, and can be collected by shaking them into broad pans...
Frost tolerant No. Feeding Mix an organic fertilizer into the planting holes as you transplant peppers. Crop Rotation Group Solanaceae (Potato and tomato family) ● Soil Well drained soil that holds moisture well.
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any sunny site with good drainage. Harvest seed heads for drying after most of the flowers have faded and the cluster feels firm. Harvesting Gather seed heads for fresh flower arrangements at any stage of maturity.
Crop Rotation Group Solanaceae (Potato and tomato family) ● Soil Average garden soil with excellent drainage. Harvesting As flowers fade, snip them off the flowering spikes with scissors to keep the plants looking neat.
Many of the showiest varieties are propagated from rooted stem cuttings rather than seeds. Red, white and pink are the strongest geranium colors. Large varieties may need wider spacing, or you can grow them in 14-inch (35cm) diameter containers.
Daylilies with dark red blossoms often do best with slight afternoon shade. Harvesting Even though the individual blossoms last only one day, daylilies make interesting cut flowers.
Position Full sun. Troubleshooting Both rabbits and deer like to nibble dianthus foliage. Spacing Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Set out stocky seedlings in early spring, or...
Harvesting As flower spikes fade, trim them off with scissors or pruning shears. Popular cultivars like ‘Blue Fortune' are hardy to 5F (-15C) when well established. Agastache attracts bees and other beneficial insects.
Companions Marigold, Nasturtium, Tomato, Celery, Catnip, Rosemary, Sage and Mint. Late-maturing fall cabbage varieties are great for cool storage or making into kraut. Exclude the adults with row covers.
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile garden soil with excellent drainage. Frost tolerant Good. Position Full sun. Gather stems when two-thirds of the flowers on the spike have opened.
Let the cut pieces dry for a day before planting 3 inches deep. Harvesting When the plants begin to bloom, feel under the mulch for little new potatoes. Use row covers to exclude them or hand pick off.
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any average, well drained soil. When lightly steamed or stir-fried, the leaves resemble a cross between spinach and chard. Harvesting Clip leaves as you need them in the kitchen.
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any fertile soil that holds moisture well. Frost tolerant Moderate. Position Partial shade to full sun. Foliage colors can range from light green to dark red.
Neem is the best organic solution to more severe outbreaks, but do not use neem if you see evidence that numerous beneficial insects are present in your asparagus patch. Adult asparagus beetle [Credit: Debbie Roos] Adult asparagus beetle [Credit: Debbie...
Notes Figs produce fruitlets which flower the following year and produce fruit. Figs can be dried or made into fig preserves. Frost tolerant Figs easily tolerate periodic frosts, but hard freezes (temperatures below 25°F/-4°C) can lead to death of branches...
Frost tolerant Yes. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Healthy medlar trees will bear for decades. Companions - Spacing Single Plants: 14' 9" (4.50m) each way (minimum) Rows: 14' 9" (4.50m) with 14' 9" (4.50m)...
Left in the ground when the crop is cleared, these roots will help to feed the cabbages that follow. Thin the seedlings once they're up to one every couple of inches (5cm). And they go a long way in the kitchen too, more than earning them the space they...
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Adapts to most soils, but grows best in fertile, well-drained loam. Working in a dry place, strip off the seeds, use a fan to winnow out debris, and spread the cleaned seeds on screens or trays to finish drying...
A final feeding in late summer is needed in warm climates where many roses rebloom heavily in the fall. Position Full sun in most climates. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Rich, well-drained soil with compost dug in.
Ideally, a mixture of sand and acidic organic matter. Harvesting Begin harvesting three years after planting. Companions Blueberry. Position Grow in prepared beds that can be kept very moist or flooded.
