Category: The Deserts

Easy Steps: From Seeds to Plants to Tomatoes to Harvest Growing Tomatoes: Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops for home gardeners, and for good reason. They’re easy to grow, they produce abundant fruit, and they taste delicious. Here’s what you need to know to harvest your tomatoes: Choose a sunny spot in your…

Start Tomatillo Seeds Indoors Start tomatillo seeds indoors in a warm, well-lighted area about 8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seed ¼ inch deep into individual containers filled with seed-starting formula. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days at 75-80 degrees F. As soon as seedlings emerge, be sure to…

Planting Swiss Chard Sow Swiss Chard in average soil in full sun spring as soon as ground can be worked. Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 8 inches. Level with a rake to remove clumps of grass and stones. Sow about 6 inches apart and cover with ½ inch…

Growing Sweet Potatoes is easy and fun.

Learn How to Plant Spinach Sow Spinach in early spring for the first crop, again in late summer for a fall crop. Sow in average, well-worked soil in a sunny location. In rows 1 ½-2 feet apart, sow seeds evenly and cover with ½ inch of fine soil. Firm lightly and water gently. Seedlings emerge…

The Extremely Versatile Soybean Also Known as Edamame Planting the Soybean Sow Soybeans seed in average soil in a sunny location after danger of frost and soil has warmed, from spring to early summer. Sow after the soil has warmed, as seeds may rot in cooler soils. Coat untreated seed with an inoculant. Sow in…

How to Sow and Plant Onions and Scallions Sowing Seed Indoors Both Scallions and Onions may be grown from seed, from young bare root plants or from sets (small bulbs). Make sure to choose the correct variety for your day length. Onion seed may be started indoors in small flats in seed starting mix 6-10…

Planting Radish Seeds Sow radish seeds in well-worked soil after danger of frost in early spring, again in late summer for fall crop. In frost free areas, sow in the fall. Sow thinly in rows about 6″ apart. Cover with 1/2″ of fine soil; firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 4-6 days.…

How to Plant a Pumpkin Sow pumpkin seed in fertile, warm soil after danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds directly in the garden. Give large-fruited pumpkins plenty of room to grow. For improved drainage sow in hills, of soil 12 inches in diameter, 6-8 inches tall. Sow 4-6 seeds in groups about 3 inches apart.…

Planting Potatoes Plant potatoes directly in the vegetable garden as soon as possible after you receive your mini-tubers. Potatoes are a cool season crop and mini-tubers should be planted prior to the last expected frost in spring if possible. Potatoes may also be grown as a fall crop in milder regions. Select a location in…