Latest Vegetables Articles
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Industry News
The Dark Side of your Supermarket’s Produce Department
When shopping the produce aisles at your local megachain grocery store it’s hard not to be impressed with the apples so red and the oranges so orange. Zucchini and...
By: Philip McIntosh | Science & Technology Writer, Teacher
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Growing Methods
10 Tips for Growing an Organic Vegetable Garden
One of the great things about being a gardener is we are always learning. Regardless of how many years you’ve spent digging in the dirt, there is always something...
By: Monica Mansfield | Homesteader, Owner & Writer of The Nature Life Project
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Plant Types
A Brief History of Artichokes
The artichoke is a somewhat pointy, scaly, edible thing. It is a vegetable, each one consisting of an immature inflorescence harvested from the top of a Cynara...
By: Philip McIntosh | Science & Technology Writer, Teacher
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Plant Types
Ten Cool-Weather Veggies to Grow Through Winter
There are a few crops that can withstand lower temperatures, frost, and even snow. Some vegetables will actually improve in taste after going through a frost...
By: Rich Hamilton | Writer, Consultant, Author of The Growers Guide
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Harvest
The Best Ways to Harvest Hydroponic Lettuce
Lettuces are one of the crops most suitable for hydroponic production. Its quick turnaround and popularity make it a great plant and easy choice for both new hobbyists...
By: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional
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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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