Question: I think my shallots are ready to harvest. Now what? How do you harvest, cure and peel shallots? -Paul R. Answer: Once your shallots are ready for harvest, dig them up, and brush the soil off of them by hand. Avoid the urge to wash the shallots, as your main … [Read more...]
How Do You Propagate Shallots?
Question: How do you propagate shallots? Can I do this easily? -Leslie W. Answer: To propagate your shallots, first, dig them up when they are mature and the tops have yellowed and started to fall. In loose soil, shallots can be easily pulled up by hand. Each cluster is made … [Read more...]
How Do You Care For Parsnips?
Question: How do you care for parsnips? Is it like growing carrots? -Pamela C. Answer: A hardy biennial, parsnips are usually grown as an annual root crop.They look similar to carrots, only they’re usually a shade of white and oftentimes thicker. Unfortunately, I don’t lump … [Read more...]
How Do You Keep Herbs Alive In Pots?
Question: How do you keep herbs alive in pots? My soil dries quickly. -Ken H. Answer: Herbs growing in pots are easy to keep alive as long as you know what they need to thrive. Most herbs need at least six hours per day of sunlight, so make sure the pots are located in a spot … [Read more...]
How Do You Care For Potted Herbs?
Question: My herb garden in containers do not look healthy. How do you care for potted herbs? -Tammy C. Answer: Keep herbs well hydrated without allowing them to become soggy, as oversaturated soil can put herb plants (especially those native to the Mediterranean) at risk for … [Read more...]
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