Okra can grow in a wide variety of conditions and soil types, so as long as okra avoids the cold and shade, it will produce pods. But to increase pod production and make your okra produce more, you should optimize their growing conditions, give them enough nutrients throughout the growing season, and consider planting varieties … Read more
The Black Beauty eggplant is an old heirloom variety which is still highly sought after in home gardens. These eggplants are very meaty, weighing well over a pound, and do well in both northern and southern climates. Keep reading below to learn more about this incredible variety, how to grow it, and where to find … Read more
Artichoke plants are a great addition to any garden, not only producing flavorful, nutritious artichokes, but also ornamental foliage and stunning thistle-like flowers if you let the buds mature. Artichoke plants can grow as perennials in climates with mild winters. Whether you’re starting from seed, planting bare root artichokes, or transplanting offshoots (pups) from divided … Read more
Bright yellow tomatoes are a joy to see in the garden, and are usually more refreshing to eat with a light sweetness that red tomatoes lack. One yellow tomato variety every gardener needs to plant this year is Dwarf Mr. Snow. The flavor is crisp, sweet, and tangy, and the plants are productive. Dwarf Mr. … Read more
When you dive into the world of dwarf tomatoes, you’ll find a plethora of choices of what to grow. Although their popularity is growing, these are still relatively niche varieties and it’s difficult to find recommendations. But one variety every gardener needs to try is Sweet Scarlet. Sweet Scarlet is one of the Dwarf Tomato … Read more
Tomato and pepper plants are quintessential summer staples in most vegetable gardens. Most guides about planting tomatoes recommend planting tomatoes deep, which provide several benefits. Information on planting peppers deep is scarce, but there do appear to be some benefits, however they don’t benefit from very deep planting like tomatoes do, and do come with … Read more