Turnip, Rutabaga, Kohlrabi Growing Problems: Troubleshooting. Grow turnip, rutabaga, and kohlrabi in cool-weather.
Get these vegetables started early in spring at least two months before the onset of very warm weather, or plant them in late summer so that they come to harvest in the cool days of autumn. Grow turnips, rutabagas, and kohlrabi rapidly–these crops are most flavorful if they don’t linger in the garden. Thin these crops early to 2½ inches apart or more; they will suffer if crowded. For turnip growing tips see Turnip Growing Success Tips at the bottom of this post. Common Turnip, Rutabaga, Kohlrabi Growing Problems Here are common turnip growing problems with cures and controls: Seeds rot or seedlings collapse with dark water-soaked stems as soon as they appear.
Young plants are eaten or cut off near soil level. Seedlings fail to emerge from soil; seedlings are eaten; root surfaces tunneled or scared; plants wilt. Leaves curl under and become curled, deformed, and yellowish. Natural Insecticides: Common Ingredients Can Combine to Fight Off Hot-Weather Pests. Non-poisonous insecticides are a boon for people with pets and children, and for gardeners growing fruits and vegetables.
Natural pesticides also are great for those who do not want to walk around in and smell poisonous fumes on their properties. Here are some tonic recipes from master gardener Jerry Baker from his book Backyard Problem Solver (American Master Products, Inc., 2002) that will help any gardener beat back those bugs. All-Purpose Bug and Thug Spray This is the tonic for right now, early to late spring, as insects are becoming active. 3 Tbs. of baking soda3 Tbs. of Murphy’s Oil Soap2 Tbs. of canola oil2 Tbs. of vinegar2 gal. of warm waterMix all ingredients together in a hand-held spray bottle and mist plants until they are dripping wet.
Knock ‘Em Dead Insect Spray 6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped1 small onion, finely chopped1 Tbs. of cayenne pepper1 Tbs. of liquid dish soapMix all ingredients in one quart of warm water and let the mixture sit overnight. Whitefly Wipeout Tonic.
Companion Planting Chart - For Gardening Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs, Flowers. Companion Planting Overview for Vegetable, Herb, Fruit and Flower Gardening Companion planting consists of several fascinating gardening theories rolled up into one.
While it's only recently become popular again, companion planting vegetables (as well as herbs, flowers, and fruits) has been used in gardening by native cultures worldwide for centuries. Why Companion Planting? Companion Gardening Example #1: It is NOT advisable to plant chard and potatoes together when practicing companion planting. It is easy to see from the picture below that the potatoes on the end are stunted. Organic and Homemade Potting Soil. Simple Instructions for a Homemade Mix Compost is one of the best base ingredients and will usually contain many of the nutrients that your plants need.
The following simple homemade mixes contain various combinations of compost, peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. 1st Mix 1/3 common sterilized soil 1/3 peat moss 1/3 perlite 2nd Mix 1/3 mature compost or leaf mold, screened. Commercial potting soils as an alterna... [Clin Microbiol Infect. 2009. Growing Herbs in a Strawberry Pot. July 6th, 2012 Email 25 users recommend A strawberry pot makes a perfect herb garden for small spaces.
Photo: Jodi Torpey I've had a strawberry pot for many years, but I've only planted strawberries in it once. I selected five different herbs based on the ones I use most often in my cooking: basil, tarragon, rosemary, thyme, and oregano. For this herb garden you'll need the following materials: Strawberry pocket planter and saucerAssorted herbsPotting soil12" section of PVC pipePVC pipe cap or spongeNewspaperCoffee filter Here's how to get started: Drill holes at regular intervals along all sides of the PVC pipe.
The herb garden may need watering every day, especially during the hottest part of summer. After you try it, show it off to other members in thegardener's gallery.Post your photos posted in: herbs, herb gardening containers Get special offers, FREE eLetters and your FREE PDF bonus now. Fluorescent Grow Lights For Starting Seeds Indoors. My Setup. Cheapest grow light set up - IDigMyGarden Forums. For several seasons now I have started tomato seedlings the same way regarding "cheapest lighting setup.
" Buy cheap, clear plastic tote tubs. These generally are 15" x 20" and come in "deep" (10 - 11") or "shallow" (oh about 5"). Coincidentally, the black plastic multi-celled seed starting units are about the same horizontal measurements and will fit right down in the tubs. Then buy the cheapest 2-tube 48" long shop light fixtures you can find. Old-Time Tips For Garden Tenderfeet: Timeless Wisdom.
These snippets of quick tips come from a household booklet published in 1947 and features advice given for handling plants, cut flowers and a couple gardening related tips.
*Updated: I moved two more pages here for one lengthy sheet of vintage tips. What does “Tenderfeet” mean? You’ll find the answer in the second set below ;). Old-Time Tips For Flowers & Plants Since houseplants grow toward the light, be sure to turn those you keep near the window around every few days to prevent lopsided growth.The top of a pineapple, planted in a pint jar of water, will sprout and root, soon making an exotic and most attractive palm-like plant.A novelty hanging vine can be grown from a sweet potato by planting it in a hanging basket or pot of sand (or a sandy loam), then watering occasionally.