QUESTION: How do you encourage tomatoes to fruit? ANSWER: To encourage tomato plants to fruit, stop providing them with fertilizers that are high in nitrogen, even compost and manure, as nitrogen-rich fertilizer encourages production of foliage and not fruit. Fertilizers with … [Read more...]
How do I know if I overwatered my tomato plants?
QUESTION: How do I know if I overwatered my tomato plants? ANSWER: If you’ve overwatered your tomato plants, the plants will show it with wilted leaves and stems that are discolored to yellow or brown and may even fall off. You may also see blisters or bumps on foliage and … [Read more...]
How to Grow Winter Squash
Ready to grow some winter squash? Winter squash is a great vegetable for the home gardener and chef. There are a number of excellent varieties of winter squash available, each with unique flavors and uses. A wonderful feature of winter squash is that once they are harvested in … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: A Warning about No-Dig Gardening Methods
We've told you about the no-dig and "lasagna" methods of organic gardening, which are wonderful, innovative gardening approaches that can save time and help regenerate depleted soils. Both involve layering newspaper, straw, compost, and other organic materials on top of the … [Read more...]
How to Grow Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
By Matt Gibson Okra, also known by the botanical name Abelmoschus esculentus or Hibiscus esculentus, and the nicknames lady fingers, or gumbo. Okra is a member of the Malvaceae, or mallow plant family, which also includes hibiscus, hollyhocks, and cotton. … [Read more...]
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