QUESTION: I want to grow baby carrots in my garden. Is this possible? ANSWER: While you can harvest regular carrots at baby size or grow miniature carrots, you can’t grow baby carrots like you’re used to bringing home with the groceries. The baby carrots you buy at the store … [Read more...]
Why are my cucumbers yellow?
QUESTION: My cucumbers are turning yellow on the vine. What does this mean, and how can I get it to stop? ANSWER: There are lots of reasons your cucumbers could be turning yellow, with overripeness being the most common. Of course, before trying to diagnose the problem with … [Read more...]
How do you prune an artichoke?
Question: How do you prune an artichoke? Does it make for a healthier plant? -Oscar T. Answer: Pruning back artichoke plants, which produce giant thistles, is a bit different from trimming back your standard plant or bush. Artichoke plant’s pinecone-shaped buds grow on the … [Read more...]
Do artichokes die back in winter?
Question: Do artichokes die back in winter? Should I cut the plants down or leave them? -Jenn D. Answer: Yes. Artichokes go dormant in hot weather, but their main dormancy period is in the winter when they die back to the ground. Considering that artichokes are grown as … [Read more...]
What is the best fertilizer for celery?
Question: What is the best fertilizer for celery? How do you time the application? -Paul H. Answer: Celery has a relatively small root system and it isn’t that great at getting the most out of the nutrients available, so it needs a little help from fertilizer to make the soil … [Read more...]
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