QUESTION: How do cucumbers grow best? I want to give mine the best chance of making a lot of cukes this year, because last year my crop was disappointingly small. - Mary A ANSWER: Cucumbers grow best when planted in well-draining, aerated soil. This allows them to receive … [Read more...]
Do cucumbers need to climb?
QUESTION: Do cucumbers need to climb? I don't know if I should plant mine near a trellis or buy a cage or if they're ok to just plant by themselves. - Teresa A ANSWER: No, cucumbers don’t need to climb. However, allowing cucumbers to grow up a trellis is typically done to make … [Read more...]
Are bell peppers easy to grow?
QUESTION: Are bell peppers easy to grow? I'm new to gardening and we buy a lot of bell peppers, so I'd like to try growing them in containers or maybe a regular garden. - Lisa J ANSWER: Yes, growing bell peppers is a simple process. However, this plant does require patience … [Read more...]
Do aloe plants need direct sunlight?
QUESTION: Do aloe plants need direct sunlight? I'd like to grow it, but my window doesn't get a lot of direct sun. -Leigh Y ANSWER: No, aloe plants don’t require direct sunlight. In fact, when these plants are grown indoors, they can survive on bright, indirect lighting. If … [Read more...]
Lighting Requirements for Healthy Succulents: a Guide
by Jennifer Poindexter Have you recently started growing succulents? They’re becoming quite trendy. Yet, one of the things gardeners want to know is how much sunlight do succulents really need? There’s a fine balance when applying sunlight to succulents. Lighting needs also … [Read more...]
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