Posts Tagged ‘Vegetable crops’

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  How to grow kale: Tips for planting, preventing pests, and harvesting healthy plants

  by Tara Nolan

  I’m one of those weirdos who loves kale. While I occasionally make kale chips, pesto, or use the young leaves in a kale Caesar...

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  Perennial vegetables: 15 easy to grow choices for gardens and landscapes

  by Niki Jabbour

  While most food gardeners concentrate on annual vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce, there are many perennial...

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  Blossom end rot: How to identify, prevent, and treat

  by Jessica Walliser

  Watching little green tomatoes mature into large ripe tomatoes is one of the garden’s greatest joys. But when something goes...

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  Tomato plant suckers: When and how to prune tomato plants

  by Niki Jabbour

  It’s a question I’m asked all the time, “Should I remove tomato plant suckers?” The answer: “It depends!” There...

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  Cucumber trellis ideas, tips, & inspiration to help you grow healthier and more productive plants

  by Niki Jabbour

  Years ago when I first planted cucumbers, I let the vines sprawl all around my garden. Boy, did they ever take up a lot of space!...

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  Growing spaghetti squash from seed to harvest

  by Jessica Walliser

  Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite types of winter squash. It makes a great pasta substitute if you’re trying to eat...