We start peppers early because these heat-loving plants take a long time to mature, and in a temperate climate we want to get a head start. Since peppers are tender to frosts and require a lot of heat, we have the option to either start them indoors, in trays or buy large seedlings in late spring, when it’s time to transplant them in the ground.
Beetroot seedlings aren’t always easy to start in module trays – either indoors or in a greenhouse. They’re a bit fussy, and you could run into all sorts of problems tending to these delicate little plants. One annoying issue that occurs right after germination is getting leggy beetroot seedlings.
Gardening in a small space is challenging because there’s little room for error. Unexpected frosts can damage tender plants. The heat of summer can be a problem for seed germination. Pests and disease can quickly decimate a thriving crop. These potential obstacles can leave some of the soil empty and unoccupied, which is a real…
I’m gardening in a small area but that doesn’t mean I can’t get creative, unconventional even, to get higher yields from my garden, and make it look interesting, too. On top of being efficient, vertical gardening has some notable advantages that we are going to discuss here. The best vegetables to grow vertically are beans,…
As gardeners, we’re impatiently waiting for the spring sun to heat up our soil so we can finally get those plants in the ground. We shouldn’t wait for too long, though, especially in those areas where spring is short. Many plants enjoy the cool spring or fall weather much better than the heat of summer….
Starting seeds is not as easy as putting seeds in the ground. Seeds are like small miracles – they contain within them the power to transform and grow into a beautiful plant if we give them the right conditions. Most gardeners will kill a lot of seedlings when first starting out – it’s a process of trial and error. But they soon come to learn there are a number of things to get right.