QUESTION: What type of cucumber is used for cornichons? I'd love to make some of these this season but regular cucumbers get too big. - Jessie V ANSWER: Before we dive into the type of cucumbers used to make cornichons, let’s first discuss what cornichons are and what makes … [Read more...]
Best Cucumbers for Crunchy Pickles, Our Favorites
By Jennifer Poindexter Would you like to make your own homemade pickles? If you’ve ever tried making them in the past and they ended up mushy, it could be because of the variety of cucumber used. Which type of cucumber you grow to make pickles can have an impact as to how … [Read more...]
When to Pick Your Cucumbers from the Garden, Explained
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you enjoy growing cucumbers around your garden? Have you struggled to find the perfect time to pick the harvest? Growing cucumbers is a simple task but knowing when to harvest them can be tricky. If you harvest too early, you may not receive a … [Read more...]
15 Varieties of Garlic to Grow in Your Garden
by Bethany Hayes When you buy garlic in the store, you simply grab the white bulb off the shelf and head home. The decision is simple, but when you grow garlic, you realize there are so many different varieties of garlic to grow in your garden. Not all garlic is the … [Read more...]
How Long Does It Take to Grow Carrots From Seeds?
QUESTION: I’d like to grow my own carrots this year, and I’d like to know when to start expecting a harvest. How long will it take me to grow my own carrots? ANSWER: Most carrots take between 50 and 80 days to mature, counting from the date the seed was planted. Some can take … [Read more...]
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