Category: The Deserts

Kale may be direct sown for a spring and fall crop or purchased as transplants for a fall crop. Sowing Kale Directly in the Garden Sow Kale seeds in full sun in early spring and in midsummer for fall crop. Plant seeds evenly and thinly and cover with ¼ inch of soil. Firm lightly and…

 Caring for Horseradish Roots Horseradish roots received before you are able to plant may be stored in slightly moist soil or sand or wrapped in a damp cloth held in a cool cellar for a couple of weeks. Examine the roots frequently as they should not be allowed to dry out, not should they be allowed…

  Starting Honeydew Seeds Indoors Direct sowing of Honeydew seed is recommended, but to get a head start you can start honeydew melons indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost in individual biodegradable pots indoors. Sow 2-3 seeds per pot. Sow seeds ½  inches deep in seed-starting formula Keep the soil moist at 70 degrees F…

Planting Garlic Plant garlic cloves in well-drained soil rich in organic matter and full sun when you receive your bulbs. Do not hold your bulbs until the next planting season. Each bulb is made up of several sections called “cloves” held together by a thin, papery covering. Before planting break the cloves apart and plant…

Planting Endive For optimum flavor, grow Endive in cool weather after danger of frost. Will not germinate at temperatures over 80 degrees F. Sow in average soil in full sun in early spring for the first crop and again in late summer for a fall crop. In rows 12 inches apart, sow seed directly in…

Start Eggplant from Seed Sow eggplant seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost in spring using a seed starting kit. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting formula Keep the soil moist at 75 degrees F Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days As soon as seedlings emerge, provide plenty of light on a sunny windowsill…

Are Cowpeas and Black Eyed Peas the Same Plant? Yes! How to Plant Cowpeas or Black Eyed Peas Black Eyed Peas and Cowpeas are the Same Plant! Cowpeas and Black Eyed Peas have different names in different parts of the country, however they are one and the same. Because cowpeas are members of the legume…

Planting Corn Corn is easy grown provided you have enough space and plenty of sun. However, these great stalks are wind-pollinated, so you need to plant in blocks to ensure pollination. As a result, a minimum 10 foot by 10 foot area should provide enough space to pollinate. The exception to this rule is ‘On…

Sowing Collard Seed Indoors Direct sowing is recommended, but to get a head start you can grow collards indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds ¼  – ½  inches deep in seed-starting formula. Keep the soil moist at 70 degrees F. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days. As soon as seedlings emerge, provide plenty…

Sowing Seed Indoors Sow celery seeds in the north indoors in a warm, well-lighted area or in a hotbed about 10-12 weeks before they last heavy frost date in spring. In the South, and other mild areas, sow from fall to early spring. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in seed starting formula. Firm lightly and…