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How to Grow Peppers in 10 Days in Florida: A Comprehensive Guide
Growing peppers in Florida’s warm, humid climate is a rewarding endeavor, but achieving a harvest-ready crop in just 10 days is a challenging goal. While peppers typically take 60–90 days to produce fruit, you can kickstart the process by focusing on germination, early seedling growth, or using transplants to get a head start. This semantically … Read more
Best Time to Plant Tomatoes in Florida: A Comprehensive Guide
Tomatoes are a favorite crop for Florida gardeners, offering juicy, flavorful fruits perfect for salads, sauces, and sandwiches. However, Florida’s unique subtropical and tropical climate, with its warm temperatures, high humidity, and distinct wet and dry seasons, requires careful timing to ensure a successful tomato harvest. From North Florida’s cooler winters to South Florida’s frost-free … Read more
Best Vegetables to Plant in September for Fresh Harvest
Want a stunning fall harvest? Discover the best vegetables to plant in September, from leafy greens to root vegetables, and enjoy fresh produce well into the cooler months.
Best Fruits and Vegetables to Grow in South Florida: Top Choices for Your Garden
Ready to turn your South Florida backyard into a tropical paradise? This South Florida gardening guide will help you pick the perfect fruits and veggies to thrive in our unique climate.
Can I Just Throw Vegetable Scraps in My Garden?
Many people wonder what to do with the excess vegetable scraps they generate in their homes when it comes to gardening. Instead of discarding them, why not consider composting? Vegetable scraps can be composted to create a nutrient-rich soil supplement for your garden, which reduces waste. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of … Read more
Yellow Squash Rotting on The Vine
Discover the heartbreak of watching your vibrant yellow squash wither away on the vine. Learn how to prevent and manage rotting, preserving the joy of homegrown produce. Imagine the anticipation of nurturing your vibrant yellow squash plants, tenderly tending to them as they stretch toward the sun, and eagerly awaiting the moment when you can … Read more
How Soon Can You Eat Vegetables After Fertilizing?
How Soon Can You Eat Vegetables After Fertilizing? Timing is everything when it comes to eating vegetables after fertilization. It is typically advised to hold off on harvesting and eating any veggies that have been fertilized. The waiting time varies according to the fertilizer applied. In order for the nutrients in organic fertilizers, like compost, … Read more
Can I Plant Moldy Potatoes?
Potatoes are a popular and versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of delicious dishes. However, if you come across a bag of moldy potatoes, you may be unsure whether they can still be planted. This article will cover the topic of planting moldy potatoes, along with information regarding their viability. Typically, potatoes … Read more
The Lowly & Edible Salmonberry of the Pacific Northwest, With Recipes!
My stomach is the one that gave you today’s post. When I was in the Florida Everglades or Florida’s woodlands before moving to the Pacific Northwest three years ago, I terribly missed having my well-honed knowledge and skills of natural foraging available to me. I’ve learned a lot over the last three years (and I’m … Read more
Why is My Yellow Squash Turning Orange? Understanding the Culinary Transformation
Why is My Yellow Squash Turning Orange? A summer squash variety known as yellow squash usually turns yellow when fully ripe. Yet, as they get older, some yellow squash cultivars will turn orange. This is a normal occurrence and doesn’t imply that the squash is of poor quality. Many factors can cause yellow squash to … Read more