Category: The Deserts

Growing Peppers Planting Peppers Indoors for Seedlings Only home gardeners who enjoy long growing seasons should attempt to sow peppers seeds directly in the vegetable garden. Most of us must start our own pepper plants indoors about 8-10 weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting formula Keep the…

  Planting Sweet Peas Because peas are members of the legume family of plants, they can benefit from an application of a soil inoculant designed for beans and peas, prior to planting. The inoculant will enable the plants to take nitrogen from the air to use as fertilizer, which can increase crop yield and quality.…

How to Plant Peanuts Peanuts need a long, hot growing season to fully mature. They will not fully mature in areas that do not have at least 4-5 months of frost-free weather. Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost. Plant in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Peanuts prefer a slightly alkaline soil. Prepare…

 Planting Parsnips Sow Parsnips seeds in deep, well-worked soil in full sun after frost in spring. In frost free areas, sow in fall. Straight roots require soil that is light, loosened deeply, and free of stones. Consider using a soil amendment such as light sand if soil is heavy. Sow thinly in rows 12 inches…

Planting Onion Seed Indoors 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. Southern gardeners should select Short Day varieties; Northern gardeners do best with Long Day varieties; gardeners in the middle of the country should select…

Okra is an easy fun plant to grow! Planting Okra Sow Okra seeds in full sun and average, well-worked soil after danger of frost. Grow okra in a different place every year to avoid problems with pests and diseases. Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 8 inches. Level with…

  Planting Mustard For optimum flavor, grow mustard in cool weather. 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 in average well-worked soil in full sun. Do not plant where members of the cabbage family were planted…

Planting Lettuce Sow lettuce seeds in average soil in full sun in early spring for first crop. Sow in late summer for fall crop. Lettuce can germinate when the soil temperature is as low as 40°F and performs best when air temperature is between 60-70°F. Sow every two weeks to extend harvests. In late summer,…

How to Plant Leeks Sow Leeks in early too late spring for a fall crop. Choose a location with loose, well-drained soil in full sun where you did not plant members of the onion family the previous year. Work organic matter into your soil at least 6-8 inches deep, removing stones, then level and smooth. Sow…

Planting Kohlrabi Directly in the Garden Sow Kohlrabi seeds after danger of frost in spring. In frost free areas, sow in the fall. Sow in well-worked soil in full sun. Do not plant cabbage family crops in the same place 2 years in a row. Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a…