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Harvesting baskets of ripe, juicy tomatoes are the ultimate goal when you plant a tomato crop. To make the most out of your crop and to ensure a successful harvest, you need to understand a little about their requirements, especially their watering and feeding preferences. In this article, I will explain how to feed tomatoes so …
Companion planting is a major aspect of gardening, based partly on science and partly on customs. Some plants do well when planted together, and then there are also plants that shouldn’t be planted together. Tomato companions planting is a great way to get multiple benefits in one go. Tomatoes are widely popular in home gardens, …
One of the primary reasons why gardeners choose to plant in raised beds is because it allows them to control the soil better. It’s especially preferable over the hard-packed garden soil that’s infested with tree roots, pests, and diseases. Since you’ll be using the best soil mixture for a raised vegetable garden, you can expect …
There is nothing more exciting than growing potatoes and then digging up your very own potato harvest My kids especially love helping dig up potatoes, you will often find them shouting “here is one” or “look at this one!”. Part of the challenge is knowing when to harvest potatoes. Potatoes that are cut or bruised …
Heatwaves in the summer months often take vegetable gardeners by surprise. Most summer vegetables are planned such that they are harvested completely before the searing temperatures appear. Even the heat-loving vegetables, like tomatoes, can be stressed if the temperatures shoot too high. Extended high-heat periods, especially in July and August, are a major concern for …
If all else goes well, the size of the container can be the deciding factor for your tomato harvest’s fate. If you give them plenty of sunlight, water and nutrients (in short, everything they like), and still receive a harvest that’s less than satisfactory, chances are you aren’t using a correctly sized container. Rootbound tomato …
First-time vegetable gardeners are put off by manure, smelly, dirty and full of bacteria. But the seasoned gardener sees it differently because to us its black gold. Contrary to popular belief manure does not smell if you use it correctly. Find out everything you need to know about how to use manure in a vegetable …
Raised bed gardening offers a whole bunch of benefits. If you want to enjoy all those benefits for your tomato crop this year, start thinking about growing tomatoes in raised beds. With better drainage and soil quality of the raised bed instead of the garden itself, you can expect healthier plants and bigger and better …
In order to keep your vegetable garden productive, you must make sure your soil is managed correctly. Poor soil nutrient levels will result in lower quality crops and smaller fruits and vegetables. Learn all there is to know about how to improve soil nutrients. Get The Soil Tested If you’re specific about your garden and …
Whether you like potatoes mashed, baked, boiled, chipped or cut into fries, potatoes are a versatile vegetable and staple ingredient for many meals. Learning to grow potatoes is easy. As a novice gardener, then you should consider growing potatoes for the following reasons; • Potatoes are easy to plant, care for and harvest• They do …
