Vegetables
There’s nothing quite as good as eating home grown veggies from the garden. While growing garden vegetables may seem daunting at first, learning how to grow vegetables yourself shouldn’t be intimidating. Most vegetable plants are easy to grow, and there are numerous types of vegetables that can be grown to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Here you can learn everything from starting vegetable seeds and caring for vegetable plants throughout the season to harvesting your crops and storing them once it’s come to an end.
Vegetables
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What Is Potato Aster Yellows: Managing Aster Yellows On Potatoes
Aster yellows on potatoes is not as dangerous as potato blight, but it does reduce yield considerably. The disease is most common in cooler, wet regions. Find out how to diagnose the disease and how to prevent it from ruining your spud crop in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Potatoes Are Splitting - What To Do For Potato Elephant Hide Disorder
There are many things that can go wrong with potatoes as they develop. If your potatoes are splitting on the surface, it could be potato elephant hide disorder. Read here for more information.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Is Potato Pink Rot: Tips For Treating Pink Rot In Potatoes
When pink rot potato disease appears in your mature potato patch close to harvest, your first thoughts may be about treating pink rot in potatoes, but sadly, there is no cure once it has taken hold. Read more here.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Dragon’s Breath Peppers: Learn About Dragon’s Breath Pepper Plants
Dragon's Breath pepper plants are one of the hottest available. They’ve even beat out Carolina reaper peppers. Learn more about them here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Differences Between Hansel And Gretel Eggplants
Hansel and Gretel eggplants are two different varieties that are very similar to each other, like the brother and sister from fairy tales. Read up on some Hansel and Gretel eggplant information to find out why these hybrids are desirable. Click here for more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Snowbird Pea Info: What Are Snowbird Peas
A type of sweet, tender snow pea, Snowbird peas aren’t shelled like traditional garden peas. Instead, the crispy pod and small, sweet peas inside are eaten whole. Click here to learn about growing snowbird peas in the garden.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What To Do With Green Tomatoes From The Garden
What should you do with green tomatoes from the garden? Click here for lots of tasty ideas on how to use them.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Sweet Potato Soft Rot Treatment: Controlling Bacterial Soft Rot Of Sweet Potato Plants
Also referred to as sweet potato bacterial stem and root rot, bacterial sweet potato rot is favored by high temperatures combined with high humidity. The following article contains information on identifying the symptoms of sweet potato soft rot and how its control.
By Amy Grant
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Southern Pea Powdery Mildew Control – Treating Southern Peas With Powdery Mildew
It is important to recognize the symptoms of southern peas with powdery mildew in order to come up with a management plan before the problem becomes too severe. The following article contains information regarding southern pea powdery mildew control.
By Amy Grant
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Fusarium Wilt In Okra: Treating Okra Fusarium Wilt Disease In Gardens
Okra fusarium wilt is a likely culprit if you've noticed wilting okra plants, especially if the plants perk up when temperatures drop in evening. Your plants may not die, but the disease delays growth and decreases yields when harvest time rolls around. Learn more here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Tomato Suckers - How To Identify Suckers On A Tomato Plant
Tomato plant suckers is a term that can leave a new gardener scratching his or her head. What are suckers on a tomato plant? And, just as importantly, how to identify suckers on a tomato plant? Read here to find out.
By Heather Rhoades
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How Low Of A Temperature Can Peas Stand?
While peas are able to take the cold and even flourish best in cool temperatures, how cold does it have to be before they are no longer able to tolerate the cold? Read here to find out.
By Heather Rhoades
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Leave Cucumber Plant Tendrils Attached
While they may look like tentacles, the thin, curly threads that come off the cucumber are actually natural and normal growths on you cucumber plant. These tendrils (not tentacles) should not be removed. Learn why here.
By Heather Rhoades
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Can You Grow Fennel In Pots: Learn How To Plant Fennel In Containers
Bulb fennel is grown for its large white bulbs that pair especially well with fish. But can you grow fennel in pots? Learn more about potted fennel plants and how to plant fennel in containers in this article. Click here for additional information.
By Liz Baessler
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Light Requirements For Tomatoes - How Much Sun Do Tomato Plants Need
Growing tomatoes and sun go hand in hand. Without enough sun, a tomato plant can't produce fruit. You may be wondering how much sun do tomato plants need and does my garden get enough sun for tomatoes? Find out here.
By Heather Rhoades
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Spacing Tomato Plants: How To Space Tomato Plants
Not only is temperature an important growth factor, but the spacing for tomato plants can affect their performance as well. Read the following article to learn more about how to properly space tomato plants.
By Amy Grant
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Harvesting Ramps In The Wild Or The Garden
Want to harvest delicious ramps in the wild and add a unique Allium flavor to your food? Click here to read more.
By Bonnie L. Grant