Zone 3 and 4 have a shorter growing season of about 180 days. Cool-weather crops can be grown in August as they can tolerate frost to some extent. These vegetable seeds can be started 10 to 12 weeks before the last frost date. The vegetables can then mature sooner. Choose varieties that are resistant to cold temperatures. Ensure that you use row covers if the areas are too cold. Here…
Gazanias are vibrant flowers native to South Africa that can grow up to 12 inches tall. These warm-weather flowers come in colours like orange and yellow. They are low-maintenance, heat-tolerant flowers that attract a variety of pollinators. I love growing these flowers in pots. Find out how to plant gazania. Growing conditions for Gazanias Sunlight: Gazania grows best when it gets 4 to 6 hours of sunlight every daySoil: Gazania…
Oleander is a flowering shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. This flowering shrub gives flowers that are 1 to 3 inches. Flowers come in colours such as white, red, pink and sandal. Oleander can grow up to 19 ft tall and 10 ft wide. Oleander is highly toxic and all parts of the plant are poisonous. Don’t grow oleander where young children and pets play. Always wear protective…
Planting bulbs in the fall season can give beautiful flowers during the spring. The winter temperatures make these bulbs come out of their dormant state and produce blooms in the spring. Fall Bulbs are usually planted 4 weeks before the last frost date. Find out what are the best flower bulbs to plant in fall. Growing conditions for bulbs Sunlight: Bulbs require partial to full sunlight. Soil: Bulbs grow best…
Kohl rabi or German turnip is a biennial vegetable that is native to European countries.The taste and texture is similar to broccoli and this vegetable comes in different varieties. The root system of kohl rabi is shallow. It can grow up to 18 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Kohl rabi grows best in fall season. Here is how to grow kohlrabi from seed. Growing conditions for Kohl Rabi Soil:…
Swiss chard is leafy green that belongs to the beet family. Its native to mediterranean countries and europe. This leafy green is rich in Vitamin A, C and K. Swiss chard is an easy to grow leafy green making it a great choice for beginner gardeners. The best season to grow this vegetable is during the spring and the fall season. Growing conditions for Swiss chard Sunlight: This leafy green…
Lettuce is a leafy vegetable that is widely grown for culinary purposes. It is rich in Vitamin A and K. This leafy vegetable grows up to 12 inches tall and can be grown in shallow containers. It prefers cool temperatures and the best time to grow it is during the spring and fall season. Find out how to grow lettuce from seed. Growing conditions for lettuce They grow best in…
Kale is native to eastern mediterranean countries and belongs to the Brassicas family. It is biennial that takes 2 years to complete its cycle. The leaves appear in the first year. The best time to grow kale is during early spring season. It can grow up to 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Kale is a good source of Vitamin A and K. Best Conditions for Growing Kale Kale…
Cauliflower is an annual vegetable native to the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the cabbage family and is likely to have originated from broccoli. Cauliflower can grow up to 30 inches tall and 20 inches wide and comes in colours like purple, yellow, and orange. Depending on the variety, there are early, mid-season, and late-season varieties. Here is how you can grow cauliflower from seeds. Growing conditions for cauliflower: Soil:…
Cabbage belongs to the Brassica family. It is closely related to Cauliflower and Broccoli.It is native to Western and southern Europe. They are biennials that are grown annually. Cabbage grows best during the spring and fall seasons. Growing conditions for cabbage Optimum temperature: Cabbage grows best when temperatures are between 8 to 30°C (46 to 86°F).Soil: Cabbage grows best in well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter, but can tolerate…
