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Tomato sowing: how, when, and which seeds to use
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One of the first vegetables that we start in spring is peppers and tomatoes. They take a lot longer to grow than most of the other vegetables. So, when is the right time to sow them, and how do we…
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Early seedling start: When and how
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Although most gardening books and portals recommend starting the seedlings in early March, sometimes 8-10 weeks isn’t enough and our seedlings are not ready in early May. This can be due to the lack of room, warmth, light, or bad…
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Delaying late blight for a healthy tomato harvest
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Late blight(Phytophthora infestans) is a fungal disease that can’t be cured. Once the plant is infected we can only delay the symptoms enough for the plants to produce fruits. While there are many fungicides available, people who use natural methods…
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Tomatoes on wires: Is it the best way?
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Tomatoes, one of the favorite summer vegetables are grown in most gardens worldwide. Some grow them outside, some in the greenhouse, but they all use some type of support for the indeterminant plants. Can the way we lift and secure…
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February seedling sowing for an early garden start
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Although great, in scorching climates, forest gardens can be a problem for an early vegetable start. The lack of sun and prolonged shade can keep the soil too cold for decent plant growth. Because of this, I concluded that it…