Question: I can't determine what is happening to my parsnips. Could it be aphids? What is wrong with my parsnips? -Tim J. Answer: Not much is likely to go wrong with your parsnip crop if it is well-grown as part of a crop rotation. Several diseases, such as downy mildew and … [Read more...]
How do you harvest, cure and peel shallots?
Question: I think my shallots are ready to harvest. Now what? How do you harvest, cure and peel shallots? -Paul R. Answer: Once your shallots are ready for harvest, dig them up, and brush the soil off of them by hand. Avoid the urge to wash the shallots, as your main … [Read more...]
How Do You Propagate Shallots?
Question: How do you propagate shallots? Can I do this easily? -Leslie W. Answer: To propagate your shallots, first, dig them up when they are mature and the tops have yellowed and started to fall. In loose soil, shallots can be easily pulled up by hand. Each cluster is made … [Read more...]
How Do You Care For Parsnips?
Question: How do you care for parsnips? Is it like growing carrots? -Pamela C. Answer: A hardy biennial, parsnips are usually grown as an annual root crop.They look similar to carrots, only they’re usually a shade of white and oftentimes thicker. Unfortunately, I don’t lump … [Read more...]
Core Gardening Method: Grow More with Less Work and Water
by Bethany Hayes Gardening takes a lot of work and frequent watering, and it’s one of the reasons people steer away from having a vegetable garden. One way to grow more vegetable plants with less work and water is to use the core gardening method. Most people have never … [Read more...]
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