fruit & vegetable growth

QuestionDo fruits & vegetables require vitamins to grow? If yes, then why and is it enough to be beneficial for a human to absorb? AnswerPlants are some what similar to humans as they require nutrients to grow but

Bell Peppers; Brown Spots

QuestionHi, every year I try to grow a variety of Bell Peppers. Before picking, most of the Bell Peppers get an area on them that I would describe as wrinkled and brown colored. Its as if a portion

Planting a garden by moon phase

QuestionHello, I am just curious does it matter what moon phase it is when you plant a vegetable garden. The reason I ask is because my grandma on my dads side and my great grandma on my moms side both say you

Vegetable seeds; Germination

Questionhi mike i have taken your advice about the vegetable seeds but i have another question for you how can you tell when your seedlings are about to emerge. this is from seeds in the soil. i am wonde

Starting veggie plants indoors

QuestionI have started my veggies (tomatos, pepppers etc) indoors and they have just sprouted. I have thinned out to 1 plant per container. I cannot plant for approx. 1.5 months. I want to pl

Jalapenos and bell pepper plants

QuestionIm starting my first vegetable garden and I just purchased jalapeno and green bell pepper starter plants. When is the best time to put these into the ground? Ive heard that I can go ahead and put my onions,

How to plant a garden

Question i am in west GA and i want to start planting a garden every year and i dont have a clue how or where to start can you help ? AnswerAdam, my first recommendation would be to not start too big on

Soil Type for Jalapeno Peppers

Questionwhat type of soil is best for growing jalapeno peppers? I live in southern California. AnswerVic, peppers like a soil rich in nutrients with good drainage and a neutral ph level of 7.0. The best advice I c

Growing potatoes

QuestionHi Mike, I have read where people have grown potatoes under straw. I have a lot of pine trees, and was wondering if I can use pine straw to grow potatoes under ? Thank you for your time and answer. Gary Ans

starting early

QuestionHey Mike, We live in upstate NY. Ive been here all my 58 years, my wife is from dixieland. The usual last frost date here is around may 1 but it can be as late as may 30. Last year it was May 27, but i

growing lights

QuestionIm trying to grow some seed with a growing light, but the plants come up small thin and spindly. What am I doing worng??? Thanks, Ricjy AnswerDear Ricky, Perhaps you are leaving the lights on to

honeydew

Questioni know honeydew is a fruit and not a vegetable, but the guy that gives answers for fruit is unavailable, so i figured id ask you instead since you might be able to just as well answer my question or give som

Cold frames

QuestionI am starting seeds in a Jiffy starter tray and live in extreme northern Ohio- they are just barely emerging. I do not have room inside for flourescent lights or putting by a window after they sprout but ple

Growing vegetables from seeds

QuestionIn general, how many seeds are you supposed to plant per section? Most directions I read never say how many seeds. AnswerDear Micaela, Since the size of sections vary, usually the package information indica

Cucumbers and Watermellon

QuestionFirst time with cukes. seed pack says grow on top of a mound-???. why nit in a trench so they retain water? also location ---shade, sunny, or little of each??? same for watermellons??? AnswerDennis, i

herbs and vegetables

QuestionWe are going to try to have a small garden this year. All past experiences have NOT been successful, but we have always tried in pots and this year will dig a plot. My question is, are there any herbs and ve

Tomato leaves drying up

QuestionHi Mike, I have a question pertaining to Tomato plants I recently started. I have them under fluorescent lights and had them planted in Plastic Beer cups till they are ready to be transplanted into larger co

Suckers on Tomatos

QuestionQUESTION: How soon and often should you pinch off the suckers? ANSWER: Dear Don, If I understand this correctly, parasites should be removed immediately and steps taken to prevent them. There are many

planting

QuestionI live in northwest PA. I want to plant cucumber, beans ,cherry tomatoes & sugar baby watermelon, when can I start? I was told that cow is manure is better then horse manure true or false AnswerDear Andy, C

Veggies flowering but not getting any bigger

QuestionI put in new raised beds this year and my veggies are flowering but not growing like normal. All my starts just sit, but they have floweers and the tomatoes look so funny being so small with fruit on t