Vegetable Gardening
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Sorrel, Large Leaf (Rumex acetosa) Seeds - Rumex Acetosa - 0.5 Grams - Approx 450 Gardening Seeds - Vegetable Garden Seed List Price: $3.45 Sale Price: $2.39 |
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The Large Leaf Sorrel is a leafy herb that is great in soups, salads, or baking. The plant can grow up to 2 feet tall. Sorrel has a lemon-like taste and high vitamin C content. A great leaf for adding zing to a salad or dish. |
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White Icicle Radish Seeds - Raphanus Sativus - 3 Grams - Approx 270 Gardening Seeds - Vegetable Garden Seed List Price: $3.45 Sale Price: $2.39 |
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The White Icicle radish is a long slender root reaching 4 to 5" long. The white fruits have crispy white flesh with a great mild flavor. |
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Jalapeno Early Hot Pepper Seeds - Capsicum Annuum - 1 Grams - Approx 150 Gardening Seeds - Vegetable Garden Seed List Price: $3.45 Sale Price: $2.39 |
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The 'Jalapeno Early' is a great hot pepper. The Jalapenos grow up to 3 inches long. The Jalapenos grow abundantly and have a continuous harvest. |
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Zucchini Italian Striped Summer Squash Seeds - Cucurbita Pepo - 4 Grams - Approx 30 Gardening Seeds - Vegetable Garden Seed List Price: $3.95 Sale Price: $2.69 |
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The Italian Striped zucchini is an excellent tasting zucchini that has a dark green skin with lighter stripes. It can be harvested early or left until it grows to a larger size. |
It is estimated that the number of U.S. families growing their own produce will increase by approximately 40% this summer. So what kinds of fruits and vegetables are these families growing? What are the best plants to put in your vegetable garden? We'll evaluate some of the more commonly home grown produce items and review the basics of how to get started growing them yourself.
Tomatoes: Tomatoes are by far the most popular home grown produce item. They are extremely versatile and easy to grow. They don't require a lot of care, and will produce well, even under less than desirable conditions. Tomatoes can be grown in almost any soil type, as long as they receive 4-5 hours of sunlight per day. Regular watering is preferable, though they will produce fruit even in dry conditions. Tomatoes can be purchased as small plants from your local garden center, but they are also quite simple to grow from seed. If growing from seed, you should start your plants indoors about 8 weeks before the last frost in your area.
Squash: Squash is another popular choice for home vegetable gardeners because of its heavy yields. One squash will easily feed a family of 3-4 people, or if you want to do some canning, 3 or 4 plants will be sufficient. There are many varieties of squash to choose from. Summer squash such as zucchini is a popular choice. Winter squashes such as acorn or butternut squash are harvested later in the fall and have a long shelf life when stored in cool, dry conditions.
Peas and Beans: Peas are a cool season crop that should be started as early as possible in the spring, after the last frost. Most types of peas are climbing vines, which means you'll need to provide some type of support such as a small trellis. Beans are available in both pole (climbing) and bush varieties, depending on how much space you have and what your needs are. Depending on the variety of peas and beans you choose, some will require shelling, meaning that the outer hull must be removed and discarded before consumption. Other peas and beans such as snow or sugar peas and green beans have edible pods.
Peppers: Peppers are another popular choice for home vegetable gardening, especially because they can be a very expensive produce item to buy in the grocery store. The most important thing to remember about growing peppers is that they require plenty of warm weather. If you live in a northern climate with cooler, shorter summers, then peppers probably aren't the plant for you. Peppers require at least 6-8 weeks of very hot temperatures in order to produce reliably. Good fertilization is also important for the best yields. Once the plant is established, be sure to choose a fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium rather than one with too much nitrogen.
With a little patience and a green thumb, you too can be well on your way to growing your own vegetables at home. Home grown vegetables cost less, usually taste better, and you have the satisfaction of knowing you grew them yourself! So what are you waiting for? Buy some seeds and get your home vegetable garden started today!
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