By Erin Marissa Russell QUESTION: What makes a tomato a cherry tomato? I see seeds and plants described as cherry tomatoes all the time, but I’m not quite sure what it takes to qualify as a cherry tomato. — Lauren K. ANSWER: The most significant difference between cherry … [Read more...]
Do sweet potato plants need to flower?
Question: Do sweet potato plants need to flower? Is there a way to determine if the sweet potato plants will produce flowers? -Kevin B. Answer: Not all sweet potato plants flower as part of their growth cycle near the end of the growing season. But, some sweet potato plants … [Read more...]
Can Swiss chard survive winter?
Question: What can I do with my Swiss chard over the winter? Can Swiss chard survive winter? Will I still be able to grow it all winter long? -Fran S. Answer: As Swiss chard is a biennial plant that typically grows for two years and then produces seed, it is certainly … [Read more...]
Can I plant kale and Swiss chard together?
Question: Can I plant kale and Swiss chard together? Would it make sense to plant those together in my vegetable garden? -Kim M. Answer: Kale and Swiss chard have similar maintenance needs, so they make very suitable companion plants that can be grown close together or even … [Read more...]
Can I grow Swiss chard in a container?
Question: Can I grow Swiss chard in a container? Is there a variety that grows better in containers? -Ted G. Answer: Swiss chard is perfect for container gardening, and with delightfully colorful varieties such as ‘Bright Lights,’ which features foliage colors that range from … [Read more...]
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