Monday, May 3, 2010
how to plant watermelon
who do u grow cucumbers
Rows: space plants placing one seed every 2" to 8" in rows 4' to 5' apart.- Hills: plant 5 to 8 seeds per hill. When plants emerge, cut off weaker plants leaving only 2 to 3 per hill. Allow 3' to 6' between hills.
- Beds: place hills in beds following spacing for hills above.
- Containers: Place seeds as described above for rows or hills. Use bush-type cucumbers which require less room or grow plants on cages or on trellises.
- Grown in high temperatures with inadequate water, fruits develop a bitter flavor. Most of the bitterness is in the inch of fruit closest to the stem and near the skin. Some new varieties contain a gene that eliminates all bitterness even under stress.
peas and sweet peas
Prepare fertile soil for garden peas. Compost, processed or well-rotted manure are excellent organic amendments to incorporate with your planting soil.- Make your rows in a north/south direction for best sun exposure and air circulation.
- Soak the seeds for an hour or more prior the sowing.
- Treat the seeds with a nitrogen inoculant before seeding (to fix the nitrogen in the soil) and hasten germination.
- Dig a furrow 4 inches deep, covering the seeds with only 1 inch of soil, then fill in as seedlings develop.
- Space seeds about 1 to 2 inches apart in the row.
- Thin seedlings to 2 inches apart when they are 4 inches high.
- Space rows about 24 to 30 inches apart. Bush varieties can be grown in wide rows, spacing the seeds only 2 inches apart in all directions. Pole types can be planted on both sides of the trellis support to double yield.
- Seeds usually germinate in 10 to 20 days, depending upon soil moisture and weather conditions.
- Sow seeds at 2 to 3 week intervals, until mid-spring for continual harvest. Sow in mid-July for fall harvest.
- Be certain to put up trellis support for climbing (pole) varieties, as soon as seedlings are 2 to 4 inches high.
- When vines begin to die back, either compost or spade them into the soil.
Get an early start on your gardening season by planting peas and sweet peas!
Beans
- Grow bean plants in full sun. They prefer rich, well draining soil. The plants are heavy feeders. Add compost prior to planting. Apply a side dressing of fertilizer, to give these plants a fast start as soon as they germinate.
- Thin seedling to proper distance, as noted on the seed packet. If there are no directions, space plants three inches apart in rows three feet apart. Double rows are common in home gardens. When using double rows, leave enough room for the them to grow without the rows overcrowding.
- Pole beans and vining bean crops require some support. Fences, trellis, poles, or netting should be provided in sufficient height for maximum growth of the vines. Pest and Plant Netting works well as a support, too. Set up the netting like a fence. You can also use the netting to cover the crop to keep pests out.
- It takes 60 to 90 days depending on variety. If planted early, many areas can plant a fall crop.
Tomato
hot peppers
HOT PEPPERS
Peppers should be at least 8 inches apart from one another to grow properly; 12-15 inches would be ideal.
Peppers should get from 6-8 hours of sunlight.
Sow seedlings indoors, eight to ten weeks before the last frost date for your area. They are a difficult seed germinate, and seedlings grow slowly at first. Provide bottom heat or heat lamps to raise the soil temperature to 80 degrees. This will promote better and quicker germination. A heated germination mat works well.
While your seedlings are growing, get your garden ready. Add plenty of compost, manure, and a general fertilizer.
Peppers like hot weather. Transplant young seedlings outdoors after the last chance of frost. If the weather is still cool, delay transplanting a few days, and keep them in a coldframe, indoors, or next to the house.
Space 18-24 inches apart, in rows 24 to 30 inches apart.
Mulching around the peppers to keep down weeds, retain moisture, and help to feed the plant. As the peppers develop, switch over to a fertilizer higher in Phosphorous and Potassium. Gardeners often make the mistake of providing too much nitrogen. The result is a great looking bushy, green plant, but few fruit.
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Rosemary
You want to grow Rosemary herb, you will need to give this plant plenty of space. The Herb Rosemary is actually an evergreen shrub that grows 3-6 feet tall. Rosemary is a member of the mint family, and is native to the Mediterranean region.
Rosemary has attractive, thin, dark green leaves and pale blue flowers. The Rosemary plant is susceptible to frost. Many herb gardeners grow it as an annual. It is a perennial in warm areas.
How to Grow Rosemary Shrubs:
Rosemary are avery easy to grow evergreen shrub. They prefer full sun to partial shade. Rosemary plants grow well in almost any well draining soil. They tolerate dry soil conditions and drought.
Rosemary are grown from seed. The seed is hard to start. Soak the seeds in water a few hours before planting.
We recommend starting it indoors on propagation mats to improve germination success. Start plants indoors six weeks before the last frost. Start earlier to enjoy these plants as an indoor houseplant. After the seeds sprout, place them in a warm, sunny window.
When transplanting outdoors, space plants three feet or more apart. In warm areas where there is no frost or freezes, select a location where it can grow for many years.
Fertilizer is not needed, except in very poor soils.
Watering plants is usually not necessary, even during droughts.T
Prune established plants to maintain health and appearance.
Harvest leaves and use fresh, as needed, in the summer. As autumn arrives, pick leaves in the morning when the oils are at their peak. Spread leaves out to dry in a cool, well ventilated area. Or, pick and freeze immediately.
Uses for Rosemary:
The leaves are used fresh, dried, or frozen in many recipes. It commonly is used on meats (beef, chicken, ribs), stews, sauces, and soups.
Fresh Rosemary can be used as a tea by adding a few fresh or dried leaves.
Rosemary has been used to treat both stomach aches and headaches. It is also believed to aid in memory retention.
The oil of Rosemary is used in perfumes and cosmetics. It has also been used as a moth repellent.
carrots
how to grow onions grow
1. onions need full sunlight for it to be able to thrive.
2. onions need 30 militers of water a day.
3. onions need time for it to thrive and see a sprout come out.
4. onions need at lest 4inches apart so it can grow.
5. onions should be grown in the month of September and October.