Entries for the 'Quirks' Category

Basil Insists on Blooming. Pinch It!

If basil insist on blooming, pinch it.

When growing basil, be sure to pinch the blooms as they appear. This will keep your basil plant leafy and lush long into the season.

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Plant Tomatoes Deep, Deep, Deep

Plant tomatoes deep, deep.

Growing tomatoes breaks the common gardening rule that you shouldn't plant too deeply. Tomato plants should be planted so that a full two-thirds of the plant is underground, creating a better root system.

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The Secret Life of Broccoli

The secret life of broccoli

Growing broccoli can be a little tricky because this cole crop is especially sensitive to temperature. Check the planting dates for your area to find out the prime time for broccoli.

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What Is the Trick to Cilantro?

What is the Trick to Cilantro?

Cilantro plants produce two useful parts: flavorful, aromatic leaves and a white umbel filled with coriander seeds. Growing cilantro is easy if you know what to expect from the plant each season.

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Why Does pH Matter?

pH testing kit will help determine what you should use to prime your soil.

Soil pH affects how vital nutrients are delivered to your plants. If your soil pH is too high or too low, your vegetable plants may not be growing to their potential. Use these methods to test and adjust your soil pH.

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How to Grow Bonnie's Herbs and Vegetables

Learn how to grow any vegetable or herb. Illustrated instructions walk you through planting, care, harvest,  storage, and troubleshooting for each Bonnie vegetable and herb.



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