Ants Eating Watermelon Plants?I have big red ants with black bottoms eating my watermelon plant. How can save them?
Green Worms in My Zucchini?This is my first year growing zucchini. I noticed a few days ago that there was this semi clear goo on one of the big zucchini. I thought nothing of it. I went to cut off a sort of dead malformed one today and noticed a small green worm that was about an inch long.
Zucchini Not Setting Fruit?Why do I not have zucchini squash even though there are lots of blossoms? When the blossoms fall off, a tall stem that looks as if the flower fell off is all that remains.
Controlling Insects on Corn?What can I put on corn ears to keep the bugs and worms from eating them before they are harvested?
Pumpkins Bloomed But Did Not Set Fruit?I tried planting pumpkins last year and got plenty of blossoms, but no pumpkins. What do I need to do to get the actual pumpkin to grow?
Companion Plants for Cucumbers?What plants do cucumbers like to be planted with and which plants do they not do well near?
Zucchini Plants Not Blooming?My zucchini are not blooming. It seems they should be.
Brown Areas on My Green Bell Peppers?Why do my young green peppers develop brown areas on the bottom or bottom sides?
Is It Too Late to Start My Garden?I am in the process of moving to some bigger property and wanted to start a garden this year. Is it to late for me to start planting? What I am thinking of planting are tomatoes, corn, beans: string and wax, bell peppers, hot peppers, and carrots.
Leaves on Watermelons Turning White?I planted some Bonnie Blue crimson red watermelon plants about a week ago. The leaves are turning white on them now. What is the problem?
Remedy for Overwatered Tomato Plants?I planted my six Better Bush tomato plants in large tubs with a drain hole in the bottom. We watered them two or three days, then the weather turned cool and stormy. The plants have wilted terribly, and today we discovered that they evidently were not draining well enough.
Growing Cherry Tomatoes?I have a single cherry tomato plant in a container on my balcony. I was told to purchase a 2nd plant for maximum tomato growth. Is there any truth to this?
Cabbage Not Forming Heads?I planted broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage last February. The broccoli produced twice and is done, cauliflower heads are getting bigger, (it's now May 11), but cabbage is not making heads. Why? They all grew in grow bags with organic fertilizer.
Weak and Puny Looking Tomato Plants?Why are my plants so weak and have slow growth? Also, they develop blossoms, but few turn into fruit. How do I test my soil? What do I need to do that?
Harvesting Potatoes?I forgot to write down from my potato package how long it would be before they would be ready to dig.
Harvesting Collard Seeds?My dad has always had the most beautiful collard plants. He is trying to harvest his own seeds now. Any details? How long do you dry the pods? How long is the seed good? What's the best way to dry the pods? I need any advise and/or information.
Growing Corn From Seed?I would like to know when to plant corn seeds and how deep in the dirt to plant them.
When Do I Harvest Rhubarb?I have rhubarb growing in my garden. When do you cut it for freezing or cooking? When is the right harvest time?
Why Are My Bell Peppers So Small?I have tried to grow green peppers, even though I get a lot of peppers on the plant, they only get less than 3 inches in diameter. My garden has full sun and the soil is great, why is this?
Zucchini Falling Off The Vine Early?My zucchini are falling of the vine when they reach 1 inch long. What can I do?
Growing Bell Peppers?I am starting my first veggie garden. I would like tips on growing green, red, and yellow peppers.
Planting Vegetables Together?I am looking for tips on sister planting which is sometimes called Indian planting. Does the space between the rows of food produce less if the rows are closer together, and what other foods produce well when planted together in the same hole like corn, beans, and squash?
Growing Root Crops on the New Jersey Coast?Actually I'm not sure if I'm in zone 7a or 7b. I live along the coast in Wildwood, NJ. I wanted to try carrots, radishes, and other root plants this season. I would appreciate any help. Also, how soon can I plant?
Planting Carrots?When planting your carrots, make a nice build up of soil into a ridge. Go down the ridge with a hoe making a little row all the way down in the middle, then pour some fine sand in the ridge.
When Should I Plant Early Peas?I live in Indiana and would like to know when to plant green peas.
Growing Jalapeno Pepper Plant?I had a lot of success last year with my jalapeno pepper plant and was wondering if I need to dig it up and replant again. Thank you.
Strawberries Not Blooming?I planted 500 strawberry plants last year, they did not bloom the first year. Do I need to clip off this year's blooms? I heard if they have runners it is OK to harvest the crop.
Advice for Growing Rhubarb?I need some advice regarding rhubarb. Firstly my stalks are well over 10 inches but still green, should they be red to eat? Secondly one of my bushes is seeding on top. Should I pull this bush out or just cut the top off.
Growing an Avocado Tree in Arkansas?I'm growing the avocado tree inside my home in Arkansas. When it is matured and I plant it outside, will it go dormant during the cold months and return in the spring or will it die off?
Sources for Free Garden Seeds?Does any body know where you can get free garden seeds?
Do Bell Pepper Plants Need to be Replanted Every Year?Do green bell pepper plants require replanting every year or does the plant produce again? What about tomato plants?
Planting a Small Peter Rabbit Garden?I would like ideas for a small Peter Rabbit garden.
Growing Pineapple?I am growing a pineapple from a fresh pineapple. I am wondering the kind of soil it needs and how often to water. So far it has grown about 4 inches.
Searching for a Book on Heirloom Vegetable and Herb Propagation?Can anyone recommend an excellent reference book concerning the proper harvesting, processing and storage of seeds/roots/cuttings of heritage/heirloom veggies and herbs for propagation?
Use Shredded Paper in the Garden?Will using shredded paper in your garden cause the plants to absorb lead?
Vegetable Garden Planting Calendar?I cannot find a planting calendar for a vegetable garden. I live in the South Coast, Batemans Bay, NSW Australia. What do you plant in spring, summer, and autumn? Can you suggest a month by month or a seasonal calendar? Many thanks.
What is the Average Yield in Kilograms from a Pea Plant?How many kg does the average pea plant produce?
How Do I Grow a Potato in a Trash Bag?How do you grow a potato plant in a bag?
How Late Can I Plant Collard Greens?Is November too late to plant collard greens?
Growing Pumpkins?Can you grow pumpkins from the seeds we have just scraped out of the pumpkin?
Advice for Growing Sunflowers?Are sunflowers perennials? Do they re-grow each year or do you have to plant new seeds every year?
Growing Avocados from a Seed?I would like to know about growing avocado pits.
How Do I Tie Escarole?I am looking for a method of tying escarole.
Strawberry Plants Not Producing?I have grown a big beautiful, dark green strawberry plant, but only two berries have been produced. The two strawberries were healthy and a beautiful red and just died after being harvested. What's going on?
Late Summer Vegetables
?I want to start an outside vegetable garden and would like to know what I can plant in August and September. Thanks.
Getting Rid of Woodlice (Sowbugs) in the Vegetable Garden
?Carpenters or woodlouce (a small black crawling bug sometimes found in your home) as we call them in Canada are eating my beets. How do I get rid of them? Thank you.
Growing Buttercup Squash?I grew buttercup squash this year and now I don't know what to do with it. The squash is developing a white skin on the bottom. How do I know when to harvest? Does it need to rest before storage and how do I store it?
Growing Cantaloupes?I have cantaloupe plants that had bloomed with yellow small flowers. Am I suppose remove the blossoms for the fruit to grow or not? I don't want to kill my fresh produce.
Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden?We want to build a raised garden next spring and had heard that there are certain vegetables that grow well together, the "three sisters", but we can only remember corn. Does anyone know about this or have suggestions?
What Do I Do When Arugula Blooms?What to do when arugula blooms?
Mustard Greens Are Blooming?I would like to know what to do when mustard greens bloom.
Planning a Small Vegetable Garden?I am starting a vegetable garden and am looking for tips and what vegetables give you the best results. I only have a small space to grow them in.
Harvesting Potatoes?I grew potatoes in my garden, the vines are dying and the potatoes are done. The problem is it is still too hot to store them, can I leave them in the ground until cooler weather?
Tomato Plants Set Fruit Then Shrivel and Die?I'm having so much trouble growing tomatoes. Just when the plant is bearing lots of them, it seems to shrivel up like it's not getting enough water and the leaves turn yellow then black. The tomatoes are smaller in size, split open and rot on the vine.
Pepper Plants Not Flowering?I planted 4 different kinds of peppers this spring. They all look wonderful and healthy. The problem is only the green and banana peppers are bearing fruit. The other plants don't even have flowers.
How Long Will Butternut Squash Keep?How long will butternut squash keep after it is picked?
How Late Can I Plant Lettuce?I live in Billings, MT and am wondering if I can plant a second crop of lettuce now. Daytime temps are around 85 F this time of year, but it will soon be about 75 during the day and 45-50 at night.
Can I Grow Vegetables in Pots with a Northern Exposure?I am stuck living in an apartment facing north. It is great for begonias and other shade-loving flowers, but horrible for my dream of vegetables and herbs. Or? Has anyone had any luck with growing any edibles like that in pots on the north side?
Can I Grow Stevia Indoors?Can stevia be grown indoors?
When Should I Harvest Green Beans for Freezing?When should I pick green beans for freezing?
Blossoms Chili Plant Dropping Off?I have a chili plant grown in a pot. Now it is about 3 months old. Flowering has started, but the majority of the flowers after blooming fall off on the 3rd or 4th day. My country is in the tropics. The average temperature is about 32 degrees Centigrade.
Roma Tomatoes Brown and Woody in the Center?When I pick my Roma tomatoes, which are growing in pots, they are brown and woody in the center and very dry with no seeds. Any one know what is causing this?
Tomato Plants Not Producing Fruit?I have planted seeds for cherry tomatoes in pots. I have lots of blossoms, but no tomatoes. Can you help?
First Vegetable Garden Advice?Well, the hubster and I just bought a new (to us) house. It has a good size yard and I would like to plant a garden next spring, but I haven't grown anything in probably 20 years.
Cucumber Leaves Turning Yellow and Brown and Dying?Why are the leaves on my cucumber vines turning yellow, then brown and dying? What should I do? I do have some new stems starting.
Vegetables Are Turning Yellow Then Brown and Dying?My vegetable garden has started to turn yellow and then brown. It is dying; what can I do?
Pumpkin Plants Not Setting Fruit?I am attempting to grow pumpkins. My pumpkin plants are looking great. I planted two together, kept them watered, I have lots of flowers and they are about 6 feet long. I started to get a couple of pumpkins, but they died.
Is It Safe to Use Styrofoam in Planters for Growing Vegetables?Is it safe to use Styrofoam in planters for vegetables?
Bell Peppers Have a Brown Film on Them?I planted bell peppers and they are producing with a brown film on them. Are they diseased or are they safe to use?
Do Rabbits Eat Tomato Plants?Do rabbits eat tomato plants? Thank you for your reply.
Zucchini Rotting on the Vine?My zucchini has produced only one 6 in. zucchini in the last month. The plant seems to produce flowers and I have tried to pollinate them myself for lack of bees in our area. However, the fruit that comes onto the plant starts getting soft at the tip once they are about 2 in. long.
When to Harvest Onions?When do I pick my onions?
Harvesting Sweet 100 Tomatoes?How do I harvest Sweet 100 tomatoes? Do I cut the whole bunch of tomatoes off the vine or do I pick them individually?
Growing Cantaloupe?This is the first year I've planted cantaloupe. Do they start out green and then turn to tan? I have several about 8 in. in diameter.
Zucchini Plant Not Producing Fruit?I have a few zucchini plants that are not producing fruit. They all look very healthy, big, tall, and keep extending their territories. All have lots of flowers, but the female flowers wilted before they bloom.
Grape Vines Not Producing?Why doesn't my grape vine get grapes?
Growing Vegetables Near Yew Tree?I understand that yew leaves are very toxic. Is it OK to grow vegetables near a yew tree in soil that has yew leaf fall on it?
Remedy for an Overwatered Pepper Plant?One of my bell pepper plants got too much water from all the rain and now it's wilted. Will it come back or what can I do? They are in five gallon buckets and yes they have holes in them.
Cucumbers Falling Off the Vine?Some of my cucumbers are developing and then they die off. I am using all female type plants and they are grown in a green house on their own. I have a good crop, but the new ones on top develop about 1in long then die off.
How Long Does It Take a Tomato Plant to Set Fruit?This is my first time planting tomato plants. I planted my seeds 2 months or so ago and now they are about 3 feet tall and have many flowers on them. When are they going to start producing fruit? Or are they even going to? Do I need to just start over?
Protecting Tomato Plants from Animals?We had a lot of tomatoes, but they got eaten by some animal. My question is if I plant tomatoes now will they still have fruit on them? How do I protect my plants from being eaten? How high of a fence should I have and what should I use?
Planting Summer Food and Feed Crops?What can we still plant in southern Missouri in July to have some supplies and livestock feed this winter? (We use no machinery and grow organic.) Any ideas for cheap, easy fencing?
When to Harvest Potatoes?How do I know when to harvest potatoes?
What is Topping My Tomatoes?An animal is eating the leaves and stem of my tomato plants starting at the top of the plant. Some branches were 3-4 feet long. I noticed it yesterday and put deer and rabbit Scram 18 inches out from the base of plants. I checked them this morning. Still had the problem.
Tomatoes Not Blooming?My tomato plants have grown huge, but have not produced flowers for fruit. The same goes for my pepper plants. What could be wrong?
Homemade Vegetable Garden Fertilizer?What makes a good homemade plant fertilizer for my vegetable garden?
Stevia Plant Information?What is the edible part of a stevia plant?
Pea Plants Turning Yellow?Why are my peas turning yellow? They are planted in bagged compost.
Why are My Cucumbers Yellow and Bitter?My cucumbers do not turn green; they are yellow and bitter. This is the second year this has happened, the fruit is large, the plants have many flowers, and are producing, but this yellow cucumber is all we get.What can I do to correct this, or do I just give up? Thank you.
Preventing Clubroot in Cabbages?I have heard of dipping cabbage plant roots into a chemical before planting to prevent clubroot. I don't know what chemical or whether this is a good idea. Has anybody got knowledge or opinion on this?
Growing Eggplants in Pots?I want to grow Black Beauty eggplants in pots. Do I need to prune the bottom or the little leaves off two weeks after planting? The two bottom leaves are yellow and there are a lot of little buds coming up on the sides. Please help.
Plant Your Sprouting Potatoes?I just found a bag of potatoes with sprouts as long as 10 inches; there is no smell to the bag. Can I plant them? And do I cut the potatoes in half with sprout attached or put the whole potato with sprouts in ground?
Growing Pak Choi (Bok Choy)?I would like to know how to grow Pak Choi successfully.
Growing and Storing Vegetables for a Family of Four?I'd like to feed a family of 4 and have some vegetables for canning/freezing in the off season. How many plants of each variety should I plant? Secondly, I know plants need fertilizer, but I'd like to use as natural and cost effective a method as possible.
How Do I Grow Onions from Discarded Bottoms?I found the instructions of how to plant onions from discarded bottoms. Unfortunately it didn't work for me. I will try again. Has anybody
Cracked Tomatoes?Why do my tomatoes crack open after starting to turn red? They never get very big.
Growing Vanilla Beans In India?Can we grow vanilla in Phaltan, which is close to Baramati (100 Kms from Pune)? I would also like to know all the details, like duration, how much water is required, etc.
Treating Tomato Plants with Magnesium?How soon after planting tomatoes can you give them magnesium?
Will Frost Damaged Potato Vines Still Produce?Will my potatoes survive and grow after emerging leaves have been damaged by frost?
Collard Greens Harvest?I planted collard greens about a month ago. They look ready to pick, how will I know?
Why are My Onions Small and Going to Seed?The onions in our garden are small and the tops are flowering and going to seed. Why are they doing that and is it a problem?
Why Are the Flowers Falling Off My Cucumber?I live in Tallahassee Florida. Why are the flowers on my cucumbers falling off?
Growing Heirloom Tomatoes?Are heirloom tomatoes hard to grow? Can you get starter plants for them? Also, can they grow in pots?
Use Epsom Salts on Your Tomatoes and Peppers?Do peppers like lime and Epsom salts?
Cucumbers as a Companion Plant to Corn?Can cucumbers be part of "sister gardening" under corn, like squash?
Harvesting Asparagus?I planted asparagus 3 years ago and it is ready to harvest. My question: do I harvest all the shoots or do I let some of them grow into full sized plants or do I harvest all the shoots for awhile and then let the following shoots grow into plants?
Something is Eating my Rhubarb Leaves?Something is eating the leaves on my rhubarb, but I can't determine what it is.
Is My Soil Safe for Growing Food?My new puppy has pooped several times in the vegetable garden since last fall. When he was young he had a type of worm. Can I plant my vegetables there this spring or do I need to change all the soil?
