Question: I can't tell which pests are eating the cauliflower leaves. How do you get rid of bugs on cauliflower? -Richard W. Answer: Common signs of an insect infestation are holes in leaves, tracks on foliage, missing vegetation, and stunted growth. Common cauliflower pests … [Read more...]
Do you need to cover cauliflower?
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...]
Will Basil Regrow After Cutting?
Question: How much should I prune basil? Will basil regrow after cutting? -Todd M. Answer: Trimming or pruning your basil plant is necessary to keep it healthy, and as long as it is done properly, it will not prevent your plant from growing. The opposite is actually … [Read more...]
How Do You Prepare Soil For Carrots?
Question: My garden soil seems rocky. How do you prepare soil for carrots? -Kenny L. Answer: Using the proper soil medium when growing carrots is essential, as carrots need a loose, light soil with no soil clumps, rocks, or plant debris to block their root growth. Carrots … [Read more...]
Why Are My Carrot Seeds Not Germinating?
Question: I thought I planted more carrot seeds. Why are my carrot seeds not germinating? -Sam R. Answer: Carrots and other crops from the carrot family, such as parsnips and parsley, can be very slow to germinate, typically taking two to three weeks before sprouting begins. … [Read more...]
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