These big plants will grow in almost any soil, but getting the cob to mature is another matter. The maturity of the ears (cobs) is not controlled by the size of the plant, nor by day-length, but by the accumulated heat the plant has had while it grew. They call this the “heat units”. Only […]
Category Archives: Vegetables
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Nov
Nov
Beans are some of the easiest vegetables to grow. This makes beans an ideal for new gardeners as well as loved by experienced vegetable gardeners. Beans are easy to grow from seed and teach kids about sowing, germination, and how seeds play an important role in growing food. How to sow beans? Like most vegetables, […]
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Oct
Oct
Eggplants, also known as aubergines are not as common as other vegetables but now is gaining popularity. They grow in conditions similar to tomatoes and can be grown in open ground or pots or in greenhouses if summers are cool and short. Eggplants come in various colors, shape, and sizes and is a fun crop […]
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Sep
Sep
Okra also known as gumbo, is mostly grown in the southern United States but other states also grow and enjoy its taste. Okra is a warm weather annual and is related to hibiscus, hollyhock, and cotton. Okra is used in shellfish, corn, onion and tomato dishes. When cooked, okra’s liquid commonly is gumbo’s thickening agent. […]
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