Landscaping
How To Grow Leaf Lettuce
PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lactuca sativa LIGHT: Full Sun in spring/fall, partial shade in summer SOIL TYPE: Rich, well-drained, loose loam. pH RANGE: 6.2 – 6.8 MOISTURE/WATERING: Keep moist, not waterlogged, frequent short watering is best MATURITY IN DAYS: 45 – 55 KNOWN PESTS: slugs, aphids, plant bugs and leaf hoppers KNOWN DISEASES: N/A OVERVIEW: Leaf and Romaine Lettuce grows best... Read More
How To Grow Head Lettuce
PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lactuca sativa LIGHT: Full Sun in spring/fall, partial shade in summer SOIL TYPE: Rich, well-drained, loose loam. pH RANGE: 6.0 – 7.0 MOISTURE/WATERING: Keep moist, not waterlogged, frequent short watering is best MATURITY IN DAYS: 45 – 55 KNOWN PESTS: slugs, aphids, plant bugs and leaf hoppers KNOWN DISEASES: N/A OVERVIEW: Growing head lettuce requires rich soil, lots of... Read More
How To Grow Leek
PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Allium porrum LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Rich, well-drained, deep sandy loam pH RANGE: 6.0 – 6.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Keep moist, not waterlogged, until well established MATURITY IN DAYS: 75 -85 KNOWN PESTS: Rarely troubled by pests. KNOWN DISEASES: N/A OVERVIEW: Soil should be prepared for leeks by adding large amounts of compost and manure. Leeks can be planted... Read More
How To Grow Kohlrabi
PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brassica oleracea var gongylodes LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Well-drained, high organic matter pH RANGE: 6.0 – 7.0 MOISTURE/WATERING: Average MATURITY IN DAYS: 65 – 75 KNOWN PESTS: Cabbage worms and loopers, root maggots, aphids and Diamondback moths KNOWN DISEASES: Head rot and downy mildew OVERVIEW: Kohlrabi has edible purple or white globes that form at the... Read More
How To Grow Kale
PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brassica oleracea var acephala LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Organically rich soil, well-drained pH RANGE: 6.0 – 7.0 MOISTURE/WATERING: Average MATURITY IN DAYS: 55 – 60 KNOWN PESTS: Cabbage worms and loopers, root maggots, aphids and Diamondback moths KNOWN DISEASES: Head rot and downy mildew OVERVIEW: Kale does not do well in hot weather, but doesn’t mind... Read More
How To Grow Cucumbers
PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cucumis sativus LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Well-drained, moderate-high organic matter pH RANGE: 5.5 – 7.0 MOISTURE/WATERING: Keep moist, not waterlogged; mulch helps maintain moisture MATURITY IN DAYS: 55 – 65 after transplant KNOWN PESTS: Striped or spotted cucumber beetles KNOWN DISEASES: Powdery Mildew, bacterial wilt OVERVIEW: Cucumbers are best grown grouped into 3 or 4 plants... Read More
How To Grow Corn
PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Zea mays var. rugosa LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Rich, well-drained, deep sandy loam pH RANGE: 6.0 – 6.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Keep moist, not waterlogged MATURITY IN DAYS: 70 – 80 KNOWN PESTS: Earworm, corn borer KNOWN DISEASES: N/A OVERVIEW: Corn, like sunflowers, make a great backdrop to any garden. This popular plant has probably inspired more home gardens than... Read More
How To Grow Celery
PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Apium graveolens var. dulce LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Well-drained, high organic matter pH RANGE: 6.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Keep moist, not waterlogged MATURITY IN DAYS: 90 – 120 KNOWN PESTS: Aphids KNOWN DISEASES: Aster Yellows OVERVIEW: Celery is a cool-weather crop and prefers a rich, moist but well-drained, deeply prepared soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.... Read More
How To Grow Cabbage
PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brassica oleracea var. capitata LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Rich, well-drained soil pH RANGE: 6.0 – 6.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Keep moist, not waterlogged MATURITY IN DAYS: 90 – 95 KNOWN PESTS: Cabbage worms OVERVIEW: Cabbages thrive when planted with herbs such as dill, mints, rosemary, thyme, and chamomile. Cabbage also grow well with other vegetables and are good... Read More
How To Grow Brussel Sprouts
PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Well Drained Loam, high organic matter pH RANGE: 6.0 – 6.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Keep moist, not waterlogged. MATURITY IN DAYS: 80 – 100 KNOWN PESTS: Cabbage worms and loopers OVERVIEW: Brussels sprouts resemble miniature heads of cabbage, but are actually buds that grow in the angle between the... Read More
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