Question: Do you need to cover cauliflower? How do I keep cauliflower heads white? -Sam R. Answer: Blanching, the process of covering cauliflower heads with their own leaves, is essential to keeping cauliflower heads white, tender, and mild-tasting. Improper blanching leads … [Read more...]
What does a mustard plant look like?
Question: Do mustard plants have yellow or white flowers? What does a mustard plant look like? -Robbie T. Answer: Mustard plants belong to the Brassica family, with characteristics which range from deeply lobed and frilled foliage to smooth broad leaves. Some mustard plants … [Read more...]
When can I transplant mustard greens?
Question: I'm growing mustard plant in large containers to keep them away from pests. When can I transplant mustard greens? -Tom W. Answer: You may transplant mustard seeds when the seedlings have been raised indoors and it’s time to move them into the garden, or you may need … [Read more...]
What are the different varieties of mustard plants?
Question: I want to try to grow mustard greens this year. What are the different varieties of mustard plants? And, when should mustard greens be planted? -Beth F. Answer: There are quite a few varieties of mustard available for cultivation. Varieties such as Mizuna and Tatsoi … [Read more...]
What Is Wrong With My Parsnips?
Question: I can't determine what is happening to my parsnips. Could it be aphids? What is wrong with my parsnips? -Tim J. Answer: Not much is likely to go wrong with your parsnip crop if it is well-grown as part of a crop rotation. Several diseases, such as downy mildew and … [Read more...]
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