Entries for the 'All Vegetables' CategoryArtichoke plants have few problems and are perennial in some areas. Try growing artichokes for their tender, edible flower buds or to add an architectural element to your vegetable garden. [Read the rest of this article...] Bean plants need full sun and are sensitive to cold weather. Read these tips before growing beans in your vegetable garden. [Read the rest of this article...] You can grow broccoli crops twice per year in most parts of the country. Broccoli is a hardy vegetable, so growing broccoli is made easier by the crop's tolerance to temperature changes. [Read the rest of this article...] Brussels sprouts thrive in cooler weather, so try this cole crop in your fall vegetable garden. Plant Brussels sprout plants deep and time it so they'll mature in cold weather. [Read the rest of this article...] Cabbage plants are suited for both spring and fall growing seasons. They need fertile soil and plenty of moisture to reach their fullest potential. [Read the rest of this article...] Growing cantaloupe and honeydew melon is possible in pretty much any area of the country. Keeping these melons healthy is worth the reward, because nothing beats the taste of a homegrown cantaloupe or honeydew. [Read the rest of this article...] Cauliflower plants tend to be temperamental, so growing cauliflower is all about timing. Learn how to grow cauliflower successfully and avoid common challenges. [Read the rest of this article...] Even though you may associate collard greens with Southern cooking, collard plants can grow throughout the country. This cole crop is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables. [Read the rest of this article...] Corn plants need plenty of space to grow, but you can still plant corn in smaller vegetable gardens. Most gardeners who have the space plant corn crops a few weeks apart for a longer harvest. [Read the rest of this article...] Cucumber plants come in many varieties, and grow in vining and bush forms. Growing cucumbers takes warm weather, so make sure and plant when soil temperatures are reliably warm. [Read the rest of this article...] Growing eggplant works best in sunny, well-drained spots. If your climate isn't warm enough to support eggplant in raised beds, try it in containers. [Read the rest of this article...] Be sure and leave gourd plants plenty of room to grow. These warm-season vine plants have a long growing season, so check out these tips for growing gourds so you know when it's time to harvest. [Read the rest of this article...] A member of the cabbage family, kohlrabi grows fast and is a cool-season crop for both spring and fall. Kohlrabi tastes like a mild, sweet turnip and is high in fiber and Vitamin C. [Read the rest of this article...]  If you only grow one vegetable other than tomatoes, make it lettuce. Growing lettuce is easy and doesn't take much space, plus, you can even grow lettuce among flowers.
[Read the rest of this article...] Growing okra requires reliably warm temperatures because cold weather is this vegetable plant's biggest enemy. Okra pods grow quickly in hot weather, so keep them harvested for best results. [Read the rest of this article...] Growing onions starts with a bundle of small transplants. Onion plants need a steady supply of water to reach their full potential. [Read the rest of this article...] No matter what the variety, all peppers enjoy a long, warm growing season. Most gardeners like growing peppers in several flavors and colors because an assortment will lengthen the harvest period. [Read the rest of this article...] Growing pumpkins requires a healthy amount of water and sunshine, along with compost-enriched soil. Plant pumpkins near the edge of the garden where the vines have room to grow. [Read the rest of this article...] Rhubarb plants are true perennials that can yield harvests for 5 to 8 years or longer. For the best results, don't harvest your rhubarb plants the first year. [Read the rest of this article...] Rutabagas are a natural cross between cabbage and turnips, and a nice addition to a fall vegetable garden. Growing rutabagas isn't hard if you get the timing right. [Read the rest of this article...] Southern peas, such as black-eyed peas and butter peas, are hot-natured vegetable plants with glossy leaves. Growing black-eyed peas and other Southern peas is easy because these plants are generally problem-free. [Read the rest of this article...] Growing spinach is possible twice a year in areas with a mild spring and fall. Spinach is a cool-weather vegetable with edible, nutrient-rich leaves. [Read the rest of this article...] Squash plants are notoriously productive, and most gardeners plant only a few plants because of the overwhelming output. Try assorted varieties of squash plants to avoid getting burned out on this delicious vegetable. [Read the rest of this article...] Strawberry plants can be started in the fall or spring, depending on where you live. We recommend one of these planting systems for best results. [Read the rest of this article...] Sweet potato plants are very sensitive to cold weather and produce long vines that need space to spread out. Growing sweet potatoes doesn't take long when the soil is warm and moist. [Read the rest of this article...] Colorful swiss chard is a tasty, nutritious vegetable that grows well among other vegetable plants. Because swiss chard doesn't ship well to grocery stores, growing swiss chard is the easiest way to get these beautiful leaves. [Read the rest of this article...] Tomato plants are a favorite of gardeners, and for good reason. You only need a few tomato plants to produce plenty of mouthwatering fruit, and growing tomatoes is possible even on patios and small spaces. [Read the rest of this article...] Growing watermelon in your own backyard will reward you with sweet, juicy fruit that can't be bought at the store. Watermelon plants need two to three months of warm weather to produce ripe fruit. [Read the rest of this article...] |
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