Archive for the ‘Vegetable’ Category

How to Plant Asparagus

sb10062327r-001
Asparagus officinalis is one of the most popular flowering plant species that is rich in nutrients and vitamins. The species is very famous in northern Africa, western Asia and in Europe. This plant is very healthy to eat because it has low caloric and sodium content. Aside from these, it is also rich in rutin, dietary fiber, potassium as well as folic acid. The plant can be grilled over hardwood embers and charcoal. To have a constant supply of this vegetable, it is best to know how to plant asparagus. Below are the simple instructions that you need to follow to successfully cultivate and harvest this vegetable. Materials Needed Some of the materials needed when planting the vegetable are shovel, manure or compost as well as watering cans. It is also important to get several asparagus crowns to ensure that you will have enough supply of the vegetable. You can also use pesticides and fertilizers to enhance soil moisture. Steps Choose a portion in your backyard that has full sunlight....
Posted in Vegetable Tags: , , No Comments »

How to Plant Onion Sets

Onion Sets
Onions often play a pivotal role in making a dish come alive.  If you are an onion lover, you have probably wondered, one time or another, how neat it would be to learn how to plant onion sets. In that case, this is an article that will prove to be very useful for you. Read on to learn about some useful tips on how to grow onion sets. If you read books and ask some professional gardeners about growing onions, you might be surprised to know that there is no secret about how to plant onion sets. It all starts with the love of onions and the interest to learn how to plant onion sets at home. Basic Tips on How to Plant Onion Sets The following list includes some basic pointers on how to plant onion sets. location depth of soil making rows fertilizers and manure time and space harvesting location: The first thing that you need to keep in mind while planting onion sets is the location. It has to be appropriate. What do we mean by that? Well, a proper planting spot calls for some direct heat...
Posted in Vegetable Tags: , , No Comments »

How to Plant Sweet Potato Slips

Sweet Potatoes
If you want to plant sweet potato slips, it will require considerable time, patience and effort on your part. Sweet potato slips require more care than your average plant but they also give you a lot of great rewards. Our following sweet potato slip gardening guide will walk you through some of the steps involved in planting sweet potato slips. Required Materials You will need the following items in order to plant sweet potato slips. a healthy bunch of sweet potatoes toothpicks (a pack) small containers / jars water sunlight Steps Involved in Planting Sweet Potato Slips The first thing you ought to do to plant sweet potato slips is to inspect your sweet potatoes. Check for openings when you inspect the skin. You should also look out for molds and spots. A simple rule should be that if a sweet potato looks good enough for you to cook and eat then it is good to be used. It does not matter where your sweet potatoes come from. They will do just fine even if you have bought them from your...
Posted in Vegetable Tags: , , 2 Comments »

How to Plant Peas

200402584-001
Growing peas is most suited in cooler temperatures. However, these vegetables can be nurtured in warmer climates if the soil and nutrients are appropriate. Selecting the Site The planting area should be a slope. Southern exposure is also desirable. The pH level needs to be 6 up to 6.8. Draining is essential. Without it, the peas won’t grow. There must be plenty of compost in the soil. Avoid adding fertilizers with nitrogen. These won’t be necessary as peas absorb the nitrogen in the air. If the soil is too heavy, you can plant them in beds instead. Sowing and Planting The best sowing time is 5 weeks prior to the last frost. You don’t need to buy started plants when growing peas. Germination time is quick and you can do successive plantings, so there’s no need for those purchases. Plant each seed an inch deep. Spacing needs to be 4 inches for each one. The rows must be three feet apart. It’s recommended you add support even at the early stage. This ascertains the vines will be...
Posted in Vegetable Tags: , , No Comments »

How to Plant Seed Potatoes

Seed Potatoes
Growing seed potatoes can be quite challenging for novice gardeners. The following suggestions should help remove some of the complexities when nurturing this crop. Buying Tips Go to a garden center and look at the catalogs. There are many different seeds to choose from. Whichever you buy, make certain that it’s certified free from viruses and diseases. Those that are egg sized are the best seeds to buy. Planting Put the seeds in a box. Place them in an area where there is light and plenty of air. The ideal temperature is 50 F. When growing seed potatoes, position the seeds so that the sprouts are up and stalk at the bottom. The stalk is the part which was cut off from the main plant. If you can’t figure it out, that’s okay. If the potatoes grow in the wrong direction, brush out the sprouts and turn it upright. Managing the Sprouts As the sprouts appear, cut all of them except for about four. The sprout length for planting is about an inch. The length isn’t as important as...
Posted in Vegetable Tags: , , No Comments »
Page 2 of 41234

  • Advertising

  • Categories

Privacy Policy | MemeBridge - Nathan at Google+