Black tomatoes have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer effects by scientists. They are one of the healthiest foods you can consume. It’s the same antioxidant found in other healthful fruits like black raspberries, black raspberries, and black mulberries that gives black tomatoes their dark color. One kind of black tomato is heirloom …
Are your pumpkin leaves covered in white powdery mildew? You have company; I also do. White pumpkin leaves and powdery mildew on your pumpkins: what causes them and how can you get rid of them? To learn more about treating powdery mildew on pumpkin plants, continue reading this article. What Causes White Pumpkin Leaves? It’s …
Have you ever noticed those tiny white balls that look like Styrofoam in a bag of commercial potting soil? Wonder what Styrofoam has to do with plant health, right? Those tiny, white round specks are actually perlite. Perlite is an important resource for plants and offers some amazing benefits that every gardener should know about. …
Maybe your goal is to raise a gigantic pumpkin for the county fair. Alternatively, maybe you just want to carve a jack o’lantern for Halloween. No matter how you look at it, the white patches on your pumpkin’s leaves aren’t healthy for it. Then why are your pumpkin’s leaves developing white spots? Your pumpkin’s white …
Not attractive enough to win the second glance of customers in grocery stores, parsnips are often underrated. It’s no wonder that their brighter cousins, carrots, take all the spotlight. If you’ve ever noticed pale root vegetables, similar in shape to carrots on the vegetable aisles, those are the ones we’re talking about. They’re called parsnips. …
Potato plants, whether in the soil a plenter or a container, need different amounts of water. I’ll also show you how to water correctly since a lot of people don’t realize that potatoes have variable water needs depending on how wet the soil is. Keep reading to learn how to cultivate tasty potatoes with only …
Your tomato plants aren’t packed with fruit and you’re wondering why. You may find some consolation in the fact that you’re not the only one experiencing a less than optimal harvest. In fact, blossom drop and poor fruit set are among the most common complaints of tomato growers. Your tomato plant may be brimming with …
It’s little wonder that kale has become so popular as a home garden produce. It’s loaded with health benefits and comes in a slew of preparation options. But what happens if your kale starts to show signs of a problem, such as black spots? Black Spot On Kale Leaves, Why? There are no pathogens on …
When growing tomatoes, choose a variety based on your preferences for flavor and texture as well as the amount of space you have available. Various tomato cultivars may be found that grow as either vines (cordon) or bushes. In greenhouses and polytunnels, vine tomatoes, also known as indeterminate, are the ideal choice. Tomatoes that mature …
Green onions and chives are two alliums that will often confuse you. Though they might look the same at first glance, the flavors, smell and texture are different. Knowing the differences between the two can help you explore new flavors and aromas for your dishes. Also, when a recipe includes chives or green onions, you …
