How To Grow Vegetables and Vegetable Gardening Tips
Zucchini is one of the most popular vegetables grown in home gardens today. There are many reasons why the zucchini is so popular - it is fairly easy to grow, it is very delicious, and it is extremely prolific. In fact, zucchini usually grows by the minute it seems, so you will probably end up with more than you know what to do with.That is the one downfall of growing zucchini - it produces those green beauties faster than you can cook them … [Read more...]
Powdery mildew can be a real problem in the vegetable garden, especially for cucurbits such as cucumbers, squash, melons and pumpkins. Powdery mildew is a fungus that forms as a white or gray powder on the leaves of plants causing the leaves to become deformed and die. It is far more probable in areas that are damp, are somewhat shady, and have higher levels of humidity.It is difficult to control powdery mildew once it begins spreading on the … [Read more...]
Summer squash is a wonderful vegetable to grow in the home vegetable garden. Summer squash can be planted in rows or in raised beds. They can even be planted in large containers. Summer squash require plenty of full sun, at least six hours per day, and fertile soil that's amended with compost. Summer squash are prolific growers and can continue to produce until the first frost. Summer squash are typically grown by sowing seeds directly in the … [Read more...]
Ingredients2 - 3 small zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices (if zucchini are large, cut in half or fourths lengthwise, then slice) 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 - 6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced pinch sea salt 2 Tbsp chopped flat parsley 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup grated mozzarellaDirectionsWith stove set to medium, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan with a lid. Add sliced garlic and saute about 1 minute, until … [Read more...]
If you love to grow great tasting vegetables but live in a very drought-prone region, there are some delicious vegetables that are just right for you. You could be the vegetable gardener that is tired of pulling a water hose every where to water your vegetable plants. Drought tolerant vegetables could be ideal for you as well.It seems like weather patterns change every year - some years your area might experience excessive rain, the next … [Read more...]
One of the biggest enemies of squash, zucchini, and pumpkin is the squash vine borer. This nasty little pest will destroy a plant in no time if left alone. If your plants look fine one day then begin to wilt the next, it could be squash vine borer.Look around the base of your squash plants for any signs of squash vine borers. You will notice a hole in the vine, near the soil line, that has an orange colored frass that resembles sawdust. If … [Read more...]
I went out to the garden yesterday to check on all my plants, pick what was ready, and pull just a few weeds. This is the first year that I have used any type of mulch in the vegetable garden, and I sure am glad I did. The mulch really does a nice job keeping the weeds at bay. It has literally cut my weed-pulling time by 80% or more.Anyway, I'm getting off track.After completing a few odds and ends, it was time for the fun part - the … [Read more...]
Growing zucchini in your garden is very easy, and a lot of fun. Once your plants become established, and start blooming - the race is on! Zucchini can grow very quickly, sometimes growing from a 3 inch tiny fruit to an 18 inch monster in just a couple days. Make sure you keep an eye on your growing zucchini once they bloom - I generally check on mine once a day, but no less than every other day.When To Pick ZucchiniMost zucchini varieties … [Read more...]
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