Basically, a good rule to remember is that if you grow a plant for the fruit or the root, it needs full sun. If you grow it for the leaves, stems, or buds, a little shade will be just fine. Keep in mind that no vegetable will grow in full, dense shade. The following crops Read more…
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Allotment Diary : Growing Vegetables How to Grow / Transplant Leeks.
Just a quick video showing how I go about the procedure of transplanting my leek plants into their final growing positions in the allotment. Leek plants are about ready to transplant when they are about 12″ tall and pencil thickness but as It’s been raining for the last fortnight here mine have grown a bit Read more…
Vegetable Gardening : How to Grow Bell Peppers
Bell peppers should be planted after the last frost in an area that is free of living weeds. Find out why bell peppers are best grown 18 inches apart with help from an organic farmer in this free video on vegetable gardening and horticulture. Expert: Jarrett Man Contact: stonesoupfarm.googlepages.com Bio: Jarrett Man created and runs Read more…
Vegetable Gardening : How to Grow Summer Squash
Summer squash, which includes zucchini, is a warm-weather plant that loves the heat of the summer months. Use a rototiller to get summer squash out of the ground with help from an organic farmer in this free video on vegetable gardening and horticulture. Expert: Jarrett Man Contact: stonesoupfarm.googlepages.com Bio: Jarrett Man created and runs Stone Read more…
Growing Vegetables : Growing Zucchini
Zucchini is fairly easy to grow and requires 6 hours of bright sun every day. Learn how to grow zucchini in your vegetable garden in this free video. Expert: Stan DeFreitas Contact: www.mrgt.net Bio: Stan DeFreitas, also known as “Mr. Green Thumb”, has experience as an urban horticulturist working for the Pinellas County Extension Service Read more…