Blog List Category: Vegetables

Do Lettuce Seeds Need Light to Germinate?

A lot of specialty seeds need light to germinate, but it never occurred to me that vegetable seeds might need light until a…

How Much Light is Best For Tomato Seedlings?

How much light should tomato seedlings get? If you give them too little, they will become tall, skinny, unhealthy plants, a…

Save Money Growing Your Own Food

This question was asked in our Facebook Group: “How can I utilize my garden to save money on groceries? My garden…

Do Determinate Tomatoes & Beans Exist?

I am sure you have heard of determinate tomatoes and beans. I have known about them for years and knew they formed bushes and…

Myths About F1 Hybrid Seeds – Are They Sterile?

There seems to be a lot of confusion about F1 hybrid seeds. Here is the truth about some common myths. Related Posts You Will…

Do Squash and Pumpkins Need Sun to Ripen?

Does the fruit of squash and pumpkins need light to complete its ripening process? Should you remove leaves so that sun can…

When Should You Harvest Peppers?

Peppers come in many colors; green, yellow, orange, red and even purple, but when is the best time to pick them? Will they…

How To Fertilize Tomato Plants

Discussions about fertilizing tomatoes is mostly about selecting the right NPK and rarely discusses the amount to use. When…

How to Fill Raised Garden Beds Properly

You built some great raised garden beds and now you need to fill them but soil is heavy to move and expensive. You look…
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