QUESTION: I'm trying to plan my garden. What grows well with broccoli? ANSWER: Broccoli enjoys the company of most vegetables as neighbors, though they don’t like being close to plants that are heavy calcium feeders, as they want all the calcium for themselves. There are mixed … [Read more...]
Do potatoes have to flower before harvesting?
QUESTION: My potato plants are not flowering. How do I know when to harvest them? Do potato vines have to flower before harvesting? Or does it depend on the type of potato? -Matt G ANSWER: Don’t worry if your potato plants aren’t producing blooms. The flowers are not needed in … [Read more...]
How can I increase my potato yield?
QUESTION: I didn't harvest a lot of potatoes last season. I was a little disappointed with the effort I put into it and I'm not really sure what happened. How do I increase my potato yield? Any tips for me? -Tim W ANSWER: To make sure you’ll harvest lots of potatoes, there are … [Read more...]
Potato Bugs: How to Prevent and Control
You’ve recently started planting different plants and vegetable crops in your garden. You’re happy with how things are going, but you worry about a bug infestation. You know that they’re bound to appear at some point and you want to prepare yourself. You’ve heard ‘potato bug’ … [Read more...]
How to Learn Your Last Frost Date or Freeze Date
While most perennials aren't affected by freeze and frost dates, when planting annuals and vegetables, these are dates you MUST know. Most vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and pumpkins won't tolerate even a light frost. … [Read more...]
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