How to Start Eggplant Seeds Indoors
Eggplants belong to the heat-loving nightshade family that require temperatures from 70°F (21°C) to 85°F (29°C) during the growing season. You can start your eggplants from seeds that you buy from a seed store, or use the seeds you saved…
The Best Times of Year for Growing Spinach
Spinach is a cool-weather-loving crop best planted in spring and early fall in areas with hot summers. Although spinach seeds can germinate in a wide range of temperatures, the best time for planting spinach out into the garden is after the danger of frost is over but before, or after, hot weather. Hot weather causes spinach plants to bolt and start producing seed. Spring and Fall are the Best Seasons…
Why You Need to Prune a Peach Tree
Along with watering, fertilizing, and controlling for , pruning is vital for a healthy peach tree. By trimming out the old wood, you spur the tree to make new, fruit-producing growth. Pruning also opens up the tree, allowing more sunlight…
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The Basics of Indoor Lemon Tree Care
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Growing Rhubarb: A How-To That Makes It Easy!
The most important thing to know about growing rhubarb is that it’s so simple! Rhubarb only requires a little nutrition, sufficient water, and the occasional trim to remove seed pods and flower stalks. That’s really it! What do I need to know about rhubarb? Rhubarb is a perennial plant and is technically a vegetable; this fact is surprising to many since rhubarb is often used in sweet treats and desserts,…