popular crops grown in American gardens and when to plant them in different regions: Gardening is a popular hobby for many Americans, providing a rewarding way to spend time outdoors and grow your own fresh produce. If you’re new to gardening or looking to expand your crop selection, it’s important to understand the best time …
Growing crops can be a challenging task that requires careful planning, attention to detail, and a good understanding of the environment in which the crops will grow. The success of a crop is heavily dependent on the growing season, and as such, it is important to take steps to extend the growing season and maximize …
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Tomatoes are a popular and relatively easy-to-grow vegetable that can be grown in a garden or in containers. Here are the basic steps to growing tomatoes:
Japanese beetles and their larvae called grubs, can heavily damage gardens and lawns. The grubs which were beetle eggs emerge from the ground as adult beetles. The grubs feed on the plants roots causing substantial root damage and the adult beetles feed on plant foliage resulting in rapid defoliation and crop loss. They are harmful …
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septoria lycopersici It is a fungus attacking only tomato and potato. Circular spots with dark-brown margins appear scattered over the leaves. Later, the spots enlarge and coalesce, and black dots appear in their centers. Heavily infected leaves turn yellow, wither, and fall off. Chlorothalonil Cyproconazole Azoxystrobin Mancozeb Organic: Copper Hydroxide It helps prevent the germination …
Cucumber is a type of gourd plant that requires little maintenance and is easy to grow. The stem of the plant is long, and there are two types of cucumbers: greenhouse and outdoor. The greenhouse variety produces long and smooth fruits without needing pollination, making it easier to grow. On the other hand, outdoor cucumbers are shorter and fatter and usually have rough skin or thorns. These cucumbers require pollination, which is done by insects and bees. There are four types of cucumbers: Beit Alpha, Slicer, Dutch, and Baby. Cucumber seeds need a warm planting medium and can take up to a month to grow into seedlings that can be transplanted. The plants can be grown in pots or in soil, and irrigation is necessary for their growth. Overwatering and a lack of irrigation can have negative effects on cucumber growth. Trellising is also used to save space and access the plants. Most of the cucumbers take between 50 to 60 days from seed to harvest.
Blossom end rot (BER)- A common garden problem that often occurs on both green and ripe fruits of tomato, pepper and watermelon. It is characterized as brown, leathery rot developing on or near the blossom end of the fruit. The reason is lack of Calcium arriving at the fruit. It is usually thought of as …
Mycorrhizae are a type of beneficial symbiotic association between plant roots and certain fungi. The benefits of mycorrhiza are numerous and essential for the health and growth of plants. These fungi form a network of fine threads that extend out into the soil, allowing the plant to access nutrients and water that would otherwise be …
Soil nematodes are a diverse group of microscopic worms that play an essential role in the soil ecosystem. They belong to the phylum Nematoda and are found in almost all types of soils, from the depths of the ocean floor to the topsoil of forests and agricultural fields. Soil nematodes have a slender, cylindrical body …
Growing cactuses can be a fun and rewarding experience for any plant lover. These unique plants have adapted to survive in the harshest of environments, making them a great addition to any home or garden. In this article, we will discuss the various aspects of growing cactuses and how to care for them to ensure …
