Sow and Grow Tomatillos

Sow and Grow Tomatillos

Just like tomatoes and pepper, you can give tomatillos a head start indoors. Indoor Sowing Tips:  In order to germinate, tomatillos seeds prefer an average soil temperature around 80°F or between 70 and 90°F.  Based on this, start the seeds under grow lights and with a seed heat mat underneath the seed tray.  Tomatillo seeds […]

Sow and Grow Swiss Chard

Sow and Grow Swiss Chard

While I like the green leaves, I love the colorful and crunchy stems! I chop the stems for my salads for an extra crunch on my salads. Swiss chard enjoys growing in the soil or in a hydroponic system. In order to germinate Swiss chard prefers soil temperatures between 50°F and 75°F.  This means that […]

Sow and Grow Lettuce

Sow and Grow Lettuce

When I think of growing lettuce in my garden, I think gourmet all the way! I grew up eating iceberg lettuce and didn’t realize how many other options were out there.  Don’t get me wrong – I do like iceberg lettuce as it has a special place for certain salads and meals.  There are four […]