Vegetables

Latest Vegetables Articles

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  Plant Growth

  Flower Power: When to Apply Flower-Boosting Elements

  Few things in the garden are so rewarding as lush, colorful flowers. While some soils and growing mediums have ample nutrients to make this plant performance happen all...

  By: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional

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  Canopy Management

  Training and Pruning Tomatoes for Bigger Fruit

  There’s nothing quite like a ripe, sun-warmed tomato right off the vine. It’s an iconic part of summer. There are more than 10,000 varieties of tomatoes for...

  By: Monica Mansfield | Homesteader, Owner & Writer of The Nature Life Project

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  Plant Types

  Can I Grow Cauliflower Hydroponically?

  Cauliflower is a member of the brassica family, which also includes kale, cabbage, kohlrabi, Brussel sprouts and broccoli. It has a compact head composed of undeveloped...

  By: Raquel Neofit

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  Plant Types

  Don't Try to Grow These Plants Hydroponically

  Some crops just do better in hydro systems. Hydroponic crops are typically fast growing, have shallow root systems, and have lower nutrient demands than fruiting...

  By: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional

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  Grow Spaces

  5 Ways to Grow Veggies in Your Apartment or Tiny House

  Growing your own food is like printing your own money, and we can all benefit from that right now. Not only will a vegetable garden help you save money on the grocery...

  By: Monica Mansfield | Homesteader, Owner & Writer of The Nature Life Project

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  Plant Types

  Treat 'Em Bad and They'll Taste Better: Improving Flavor in Crops

  When it comes to good food, we are all looking for taste, aroma and texture. Sometimes these all come together to create a sensory delight, but when it comes to fruit,...

  By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants

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  Plant Types

  Attack of the Giant Tomatoes - The Ultimate Guide

  When Gordon Graham grew the current world record tomato—7.75 lbs.—in the summer of 1986 in Oklahoma, nobody could have known that this would become one of...

  By: Russ Landry | President

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  Plant Types

  How to Grow Outdoor Veggies All Winter Long

  Usually by the end of summer, gardeners are ready for a break from garden chores. Winter is a time to rest our bodies and plan next year’s garden. However, the...

  By: Monica Mansfield | Homesteader, Owner & Writer of The Nature Life Project

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  Plant Types

  How to Overwinter Your Pepper Plants

  Overwintering pepper plants can be a little tricky, but if you own a specialty pepper plant, especially chili peppers, keeping the plants over the winter is a great way...

  By: Heather Rhoades

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  Plant Types

  Spear a Thought for Asparagus

  Fresh asparagus spears are one of the earliest delights of spring. While asparagus is often shipped long distances from faraway lands to provide a year-round supply of...

  By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants

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  Plant Types

  Cultivating Hydroponic Cucumbers

  Cucumbers thrive in hydroponics due to their rapid growth rate and requirements for warmth, moisture and nutrients. They are one of the highest yielding plants commonly...

  By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants

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  Plant Types

  Try Growing Your Own Wasabi

  Freshly grated wasabi, less than an hour from harvest to plate, has to be one of the most highly prized culinary experiences. The effect of wasabi on the palette is not...

  By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants