Sow and Grow Rutabaga

Sow and Grow Rutabaga

While rutabaga is relatively easy to grow, I think you will find my tips valuable.  Since rutabagas don’t like their roots moved, I am not giving you any indoor sowing tips! Outdoor Sowing Tips:  1) You can sow rutabaga seeds when the soil is between 60°F and 95°F in the spring.  Since rutabaga gets sweeter,  […]

Sow and Grow Carrots

Sow and Grow Carrots

Carrot seeds are so tiny which makes them hard to sow. Outdoor Sowing Tips:  As for soil temperature, you can start sowing the seeds when the soil reaches 45°F. The preferable soil temperature is between 60°F and 85°F. 2) Before sowing, loosen or fluff up the soil so the roots grow nice and straight.  3) […]

Sow and Grow Kale

Sow and Grow Kale

Just like the other greens, Kale is good for succession planting and interplanting. Kale is more heat tolerant than bok choy. Outdoor Sowing Tips:  1) In order to germinate, kale seeds prefer soil temperature between 55°F and 75°F.  Just like lettuce, I usually go for 60°F.  2)  Kale seeds should be planted 1/4″ to 1/2″ […]