Vegetables
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Vegetables for the rainy season: advice on growing food plants in the tropics
High temperatures and humidity can do wonders for vegetables grown in the tropics or create problems with diseases and pests.…
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Cucumber seed collection: Tips for harvesting and storing cucumber seeds
There is currently a fabulous collection of relic seeds which is the direct result of the foresight (I economy) of…
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What is onion rot? Treatment of Pythium Onion Root Rot
Onion pythium root rot is an unpleasant fungal disease that can live in the soil for long periods of time,…
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What is Cold Sweetening – How to Avoid Cold Sweetening of Potatoes
Americans eat a lot of potato chips and french fries – 1.5 billion chips combined and a staggering 29 pounds…
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Using peanuts for soil improvement – What are the benefits of peanuts in the soil?
Peanuts, like all legumes, have the amazing ability to fix valuable nitrogen in the soil. In general, the higher the…
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How to prevent leeks from going wild and going to seed
Leek is an unusual but delicious vegetable to grow in the garden. They look a lot like onions and are…
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Deformed potatoes with knots: why are potato tubers deformed?
If you’ve ever grown potatoes in your garden, chances are you’ve harvested some interesting potatoes. When potato tubers are deformed,…
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Pruning of Brussels sprouts: When to prune the leaves of Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts, you seem to love them or hate them. If you live in the latter category, you probably haven’t…
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Cucumber Varieties: Discover the different types of cucumber plants
There are essentially two types of cucumber plants, those that are eaten fresh (sliced cucumbers) and those that are grown…
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Red Bean Care – Learn How to Grow Red Beans
Red beans are a healthy addition to the family garden. They have antioxidant properties, folic acid, vitamin B6 and magnesium,…
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