QUESTION: How often should I water my lettuce? Should I water my lettuce every day? —Paula W. ANSWER: Lettuce should be watered not daily but instead about twice a week, or once every four or five days, for most of its growing period. It will need to be watered lightly but … [Read more...]
Topping Tomato Plants Pros and Cons, Fully Explained
by Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever heard of gardeners topping their tomatoes? This has been a long-running discussion in our family about whether this is a good idea or not. My husband comes from a long line of gardeners. They have green thumbs and pride themselves on the … [Read more...]
Companion Planting: Herbs that Pair Perfectly As Growing Partners
by Matt Gibson Most gardeners are familiar with companion planting in the vegetable garden, finding combinations of compatible plants that grow well in pairs or as a group, such as the famous three sisters combo of squash, corn, and beans. There is also a science to companion … [Read more...]
Should you cut the bottom leaves off tomato plants?
QUESTION: Should you cut the bottom leaves off tomato plants? As a new tomato grower, you might be wondering whether it’s a good idea to trim the lower leaves on your tomato plants. Maybe you’ve noticed that some of the leaves near the base of the plant are yellowing or … [Read more...]
Should I cut dead leaves off my tomato plant?
QUESTION: Should I cut dead leaves off my tomato plant? I'm not sure if they are hurting the plant or keeping it from making more tomatoes. When you're growing tomatoes, you may find yourself wondering whether it’s worth the effort to trim dead or yellowing leaves from your … [Read more...]
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