Blog List Category: Vegetables

When To Start Seeds Indoors – Includes a Chart

One of the most frequently asked questions from new gardeners is, when should I start my seed indoors? It all seems so…

Straw Bale Gardening – Pros and Cons

Straw bale gardening has a small but steady following. Historically, it has been used for a long time, but fell out of favor…

Soaking Peas Before Planting – Does It Improve Germination?

To soak or not to soak, that is the question Hamlet would have asked if he liked growing peas. Lots of people recommend…

Rainbow Tomatoes and Other Fake Fruit & Vegetable Seeds

It’s almost time to start buying seeds and it’s easy to find all sorts of unusual seeds. The rainbow tomatoes…

What Causes Blossom Drop in Tomatoes?

Why are my tomatoes not producing fruit? This is a common question on social media and in this post I’ll look at the…

Are Burpless Cucumbers Really Burpless?

I never thought cucumbers were so complicated. When ordering seeds you can certainly order burpless cucumber seed. And the…

How to Grow Cucumbers Without Bitterness

Cucumbers are known for being a bit bitter and for giving people gas. In this post I will look at why they are bitter, what…

Difference Between Green Beans, String Beans and Runner Beans?

What is the difference between green beans, string beans, pole beans, and runner beans? I sort of know which is which, but…

Growing Food in Plastic Containers – Is It Safe?

Growing food in plastic containers is on the rise, but is this a safe practice? What about the chemicals that leach out of…
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