Eggplant is another member of the Nightshade Family like tomatoes and peppers that benefit from a head start indoors. Indoor Sowing Tips: In order to germinate, eggplant seeds prefer a temperature between 75 and 90°F. Based on this, start the seeds under grow lights and with a seed heat mat underneath the seed tray. Eggplant […]
Vegetables
Sow and Grow Artichokes
In areas where there are warmer winters, artichokes are perennials. If the winter weather goes below 25°F, then the crowns can die so they have to be handled as annuals in Pittsburgh, PA. Indoor Sowing Tips: In order to germinate, artichoke seeds prefer soil temperatures between 65 and 75°F. Sow the seeds in seed trays […]
Montana Zemo Garlic
In addition to Chesnok Red Garlic, I am growing Montana Zemo Garlic. . . Features: 1) Since this type of garlic grows well in Montana, you know it will grow well in Pittsburgh, PA! 2) Montana Zemo Garlic is a hardneck type of garlic that is in the porcelain family. 3) The large white bulb […]




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