So you have planted a couple cucumber plants in your garden expecting some beautiful fruit in a couple months.Unfortunately, when they day comes you notice that many of the cucumbers in your harvest are deformed and shaped oddly.They are still edible and taste pretty good, but you are confused as to why they have a deformed shape.Here are a few things that causes a deformed cucumber.Improper PollinationObviously your cucumber … [Read more...]
Like many tomato gardeners, I am always looking for a better and easier way to grow delicious tomatoes. One of the things I'm always trying to improve on is fertilizing my tomatoes.Although using liquid and granular fertilizers is not very difficult, it can be time consuming trying to figure out how much fertilizer to use and then applying it, especially if you have a bunch of plants. There have been times when I spent a whole morning just … [Read more...]
A couple of years ago, growing tomatoes in an upside planter was all the rage. There was infomercial after infomercial declaring the Topsy-Turvy as being the best way anyone could grow tomatoes. You didn't even need a yard, just a place to hang the planter.Many people that lived in urban dwellings loved the possibility of being able to grow their own tomatoes without needing a bunch of land to do it. Even gardeners with large gardenscapes … [Read more...]
One of the new items in my vegetable garden this year that I was very excited about trying out was the Gardener's Supply Potato Grow Bag.Basically, this is a small bag specially made for growing potatoes without all the digging and hilling needed when typically growing potatoes.It is an ideal solution for gardeners that love homegrown potatoes, but do not have much space for long rows.I'm all about trying new things in the vegetable … [Read more...]
If you are new to growing green beans then you might have questions about how and when to harvest them.Green beans, whether you are growing pole beans or bush beans, are very prolific producers, and can continually produce throughout the season with the proper care.At first, knowing when your green beans are ready to harvest can be very confusing, but once you get the hang of it it becomes second nature.Here's an easy guide for … [Read more...]
Onions are one of the many vegetables that are relatively easy to grow, especially when planting them using sets.One thing that is easier than growing onions and harvesting them. Curing onions takes a little more work, but it's a breeze.Here is a quick and easy guide on how to harvest and cure onions.How to Harvest OnionsOne of the biggest questions that new onion growers face is knowing when onions are ready to be harvested. … [Read more...]
Kohlrabi is not commonly grown in the United States, but is very popular in many European countries.With that said, it is gaining more interest in the U.S. due to its unusual look and exceptional taste, which is very similar to a turnip.If you are new to growing kohlrabi, then you may be a bit confused on harvesting it.Here is an easy guide you can follow on know when and how to harvest kohlrabi in your vegetable garden.When to … [Read more...]
I have to admit, I love growing peas and I really love eating them. Peas are great for adding to soups, stews, salads, and a variety of other dishes. Of course, they are also awesome when simply served on their own.Since peas are a vining plant it is imperative that you grow them vertically using a trellis or some other structure. Most years I have built my own pea support from various things like bamboo, repurposed wood, and just about … [Read more...]
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