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April 9, 2019

Endive #1

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Did you know that Endive is a cool weather plant with a relatively long growing cycle? You can either start early indoors for a quick plant and harvest or plant seeds four to six weeks before the last frost to maximize growth.

April 8, 2019

Eggplant #2

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Did you know that eggplant plants are very susceptible to pests? The list of normal pests is a traditional who’s who of the pest world: aphids, cutworms, potato bugs, spider mites, etc. This makes eggplant a difficult organic product to grow as commercial pest control is very often needed to allow the plants to thrive.

April 3, 2019

Broccoli #4

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Did you know that broccoli takes about 150 days to mature form seed? If you want to grow broccoli in your garden, you had better start growing indoors!!

April 2, 2019

Parsnip #2

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Did you know that parsnips were the potato of Medieval and Renaissance Europe?

April 1, 2019

Sweet Potato #2

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Did you know that sweet potatoes can be damaged by freezing or cold soils? You should harvest your potatoes earlier rather than later – and definitely before the first frost. Sweet potatoes are very thin skinned and can bruise easily – be cautious when you harvest!

March 27, 2019

Eggplant #1

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Did you know that eggplant is related to tomatoes, peppers and potatoes?

March 26, 2019

Turnip #2

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Did you know that turnips do not require as much nitrogen as other plants? Too much nitrogen encourages leaf growth but not fruit development. This makes them a poor companion for peppers which need nitrogen to produce fruit.

March 25, 2019

Cucumbers #1

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Did you know that cucumbers are not necessarily easy to digest? For that reason, several “burpless” varieties have been developed that are easier on the human digestive system.

March 20, 2019

Beets #2

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Did you know that beets thrive the most in loose soil? Make sure your soil is thoroughly worked before planting and you have created the best soil for them to thrive.

March 19, 2019

Potatoes #2

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Did you know that covering potato plant leaves and stems as the plant grows will encourage more/new tuber growth? Typically, each plant will produce between three and six “regular” sized potatoes and multiple smaller ones. Harvest potatoes when the plant blooms or when leaves begin to turn yellow.

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Endive #1

Eggplant #2

Broccoli #4

Parsnip #2

Sweet Potato #2

Eggplant #1

Turnip #2

Cucumbers #1

Beets #2

Potatoes #2

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