Growing Blooms, Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit
Most of the members of the Amaryllidaceae Plant Family or the Onion Plant Family are rather stinky! Here are some of the members of the onion family: Veggies:Â Garlic, leeks, onions, scallions and shallots Herbs:Â Chives Flowers: Â Alliums, amaryllis & agapanthus Similarities: The onion family tolerates chilly temperatures which means that the annuals (like garlic) […]
In addition to the frost dates for your area, day length is an important factor for extending the growing season. Typically plants need at least 10 to 12 hours of day length to grow. I think 12 hours is ideal for most off the cool and cold season veggies. In Pittsburgh, we will reach 10 […]
If you ever thought about extending your growing season and maximizing your garden production, then there are several things to consider. First, you need to consider the last spring and first fall frost dates. Frost occurs when the air temperature fall below 32°F. The number of days in between these two dates is your typical […]
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