Manure has been used for centuries as a fertilizer, and is still used to this day on some organic farms. Even though many farmers have switched to using chemical fertilizers for their cost and ease of use, manure adds a lot more than just NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium). If you want to improve poor … Read more
It’s hard to know exactly when kohlrabi is ready to harvest. Unlike tomatoes or other fruits, you can’t just go by appearance or by feeling if they’re soft. It’s not intuitive, and I believe it’s something you gain from experience from growing kohlrabi. But there are some simple guidelines you can follow to know you’re … Read more
When we’re growing pepper plants, we expect lush, green bushes or miniature trees loaded with sweet peppers and chili peppers. So when we see that our pepper plants are turning yellow, we start worrying. If you see only a few leaves turning yellow and falling off, that’s nothing to worry about. This often happens with … Read more
It’s that time of year when everyone is rushing to buy seeds for the new season. When looking for seeds to plant in the garden, you should know what terms like heirloom, open-pollinated (OP), and hybrid actually mean. They can all have their uses in the garden depending on your needs. What Is the Difference … Read more
Growing your own tomatoes from seed doesn’t have to be intimidating. I recently switched to starting all my vegetables from seeds. It’s extremely rewarding, but you have to know when and how to plant your seeds, when to transplant, etc. It’s not hard, but there are some guidelines to follow to increase your chances of … Read more
Being one of the warm weather vegetables with a fairly long growing season, many gardeners consider starting their pepper plants indoors before the last frost. There are two methods I’ve successfully used to germinate pepper seeds indoors, which are the paper towel method and the traditional method of just sowing in potting mix or soil … Read more