Growing Cabbage: Even Water Decides Whether the Head Holds
The head holds when water moves into it at a steady pace, not in a rush after a dry spell.
When to Sow Pumpkins in South Carolina
South Carolina gardeners sow pumpkin seed outdoors once soil holds at 65°F, which lands somewhere in mid-spring depending on where the garden sits.
Thrips, Onion Maggot and Wireworm on Leeks: Two Share One Remedy
Three insects trouble leeks, but the fix isn’t three separate plans. Thrips leave leaves silvered and twisted near the base.
Leaving Leeks in the Ground Over Winter
Leeks can stay right where they grew, through the coldest months, with no digging required.
When to Sow Parsnips in Rhode Island
Sow parsnip seed directly in the ground in Rhode Island from mid-to-late March into early April, roughly two to three weeks before the state’s last…
When to Sow Pumpkins in Prince Edward Island
On Prince Edward Island, pumpkin seed goes into the ground once soil reaches a steady 65°F, and every flower needs to open no later than early September…
Why Broccoli Heads Open and Turn Bitter in Summer
Broccoli heads pop open and turn bitter in summer for one reason: heat. Once temperatures climb past the range broccoli tolerates well, the plant rushes…
Starting Broccoli Seed: Six to Seven Weeks, and Out Before the Last Frost
Sow broccoli seed indoors six to seven weeks before you plan to set the plants in the garden, and get those transplants outside two to three weeks before…
Broccoli Spacing: What Closer Rows Cost the Head
Utah State University Extension puts it plainly: broccoli can go in at the standard 12-18 inches between plants with rows 2-3 feet apart, or you can…
Harvesting Broccoli: Cut the Head, Then Feed for the Side Shoots
The short answer Cut the main head when it’s still compact, before any yellow flower buds crack open.