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Cauliflower may be started indoors early for fall and spring crops or purchased as transplants for a fall crop.   Cauliflower Seeds – Snowball Y Improved, V… The name says it all the Snowball Y Improved cauliflower is pristine white. An heirloom… [More] Price: $3.95 Buy Now Sowing Cauliflower Seed Indoors Sow from spring to…

  Planting Carrots Carrots can be sown early, after danger of heavy frost is over. Sow every two weeks thereafter for continuous harvest, or simply sow a second crop in midsummer for fall harvest. In frost free areas, sow in fall. For more info. see Preparing the Soil Do Not Transplant Carrots Carrots do not…

Sowing Cantaloupe Seed Indoors Direct sowing is recommended, but to get a head start you can grow cantaloupe 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 Seedlings emerge in 7-10…

Cabbage may be sown outside or started indoors early for fall and spring crops Sowing Cabbage Seed Indoors More on……..Starting Seeds Indoors Sow cabbage seeds from spring to early summer in the North, again in midsummer for a fall crop. In the South and other frost-free areas, sow from fall to spring. Start seeds indoors…

How to Plant Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts may be direct sown or started indoors early for fall and spring crops or purchased as transplants for a fall crop. Also so see:Planting Your Garden Sowing Brussels Sprouts Seed Indoors Sow seeds from spring to early summer in the north; in the south and other frost-free areas,…

How to Plant Broccoli may be direct sown or started indoors early for fall and spring crops, or purchased as transplants for a fall crop. Sowing Broccoli Seed Indoors Start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before outdoor planting. Sow seeds ¼ inches deep in seed-starting formula Keep the soil moist at 70 degrees F Seedlings…

What is an Artichoke? Artichokes demonstrate that not all thistles are a nuisance. Eaten by Greeks, Romans and Royalty, this member of the thistle family’s been cultivated as a gourmet food for centuries. Where do artichokes grow? Artichoke growing zones range from Zones 3-11, while artichokes grow as perennials in Zones 7-11.  Colder zone gardeners can…

Arugula is Easy to Grow Arugula looks like and grows like a weed. It grows fast and needs to be harvested when very young and tender. For optimum flavor, grow arugula in cool weather. Sow in average soil in a sunny to partially shady area as soon as the ground can be worked. In rows…

Beets are Fun to Grow Beets produce healthy crops in almost any climate. In cooler areas, plant about one month before the last spring frost when soil temperatures reach at least 50°F.  Plant a late round of towards the end of summer from June to September. Plants tolerate a little frost and near-freezing temperatures. In warm…

Green Beans are a Favorite Vegetable Green Beans are among America’s Favorite Vegetables in the Home Garden. Green beans are a class of beans grown specifically to be eaten while still unripe and are called string beans, green beans, snap beans, or pole beans. String beans have over the years been cultivated so that they will…