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Learn Tomato Growing Terms

There are a lot of tomato growing terms, from determinate and indeterminate to hybrid and heirloom. What do they all mean? Learn here.

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Which Onion Is Right For You?

If you have ever planted onions only to grow a lackluster harvest of small bulbs, your growing technique may not be the issue. You may have started with the wrong onion. There are three types of onions, each one better suited for a certain part of the country. If you plant the wrong one, you may not get much of a harvest. Here's how to tell which onion is right for you.

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For Early Tomatoes, Try This

Several gardening strategies will help you achieve early tomatoes. Planting early-maturing varieties is one way, but try these tricks for early tomatoes, too.

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Growing Brussels Sprouts

Growing Brussels sprouts requires cool weather. They are a slow-growing, long-bearing crop that grows best in cooler regions, or in early spring or fall.

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Growing Rutabagas

Rutabagas ripen best in cool autumn weather. Get expert tips for growing rutabagas in your home vegetable garden for some deleicious fall eats!

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Growing and Planting Beets

If you love sweet, earthy beets, it’s time to grow your own. A dual-purpose vegetable, beets taste delicious whether you’re eating the greens in a salad or roasting the roots for a main dish.

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Growing Carrots

If you enjoy crisp, crunchy carrots, you’ll adore the fresh flavor of homegrown. Not only do they taste especially delicious when you grow carrots in your own garden, but they’re also extra sweet when kissed by frost.

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Vegetables that Grow in the Shade

No matter what kind of sunlight challenge your yard may present, take heart: You can still enjoy delicious, homegrown food by choosing vegetables that grow well in the shade.

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Growing Tomatoes

Learn how to grow tomatoes. Get tips about growing tomatoes in the ground, raised beds, or containers. Care for tomato plants from planting to harvesting.

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How to Save Tomatoes from Frost

When temperatures drop, you may be at risk for losing the tomatoes left in the garden, even if you cover the plants. Here's how to save tomatoes from frost.

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Harvest Guide for Cool Weather Vegetables

Learn to pick homegrown cool weather vegetables at the peak of perfection using these guidelines. Knowing when to harvest is key to getting the best flavor.

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How to Grow and Plant Rhubarb

Rhubarb's tart, colorful stems offer a tangy flavor that is typically tamed with sugar (or strawberries). Get expert tips for growing rhubarb at home.

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Growing Broccoli

Growing broccoli is planting the right variety at the right time. Learn to grow broccoli in your vegetable garden and harvest fresh heads for your table.

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Pickleworms

These caterpillars burrow into fruit, where they feed.

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Growing Cabbage

Learn how to grow cabbage. The trick to growing cabbage is steady, uninterrupted growth. That means rich soil, plenty of water, and good fertilization.

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Growing Radicchio

Radicchio is a favorite of Old World palates. Try growing radicchio in your cool-season vegetable garden. Growing radicchio is much like growing cabbage.

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Growing Asparagus

Unlike most vegetables, asparagus plants are perennial, which means the same plants grow in your garden year after year. The spears that we enjoy as a vegetable are the new shoots that emerge in spring. The most important part of growing asparagus is to realize that it will take a couple of seasons before you taste the first bite of homegrown asparagus.

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5 Reasons to Plant Starter Plants Instead of Seeds

Looking for a quick, easy way to plant up your vegetable or herb garden? Consider using ready-to-plant seedlings (also called transplants or starts) for just about everything but root crops. They’re worth the difference in price when you tally up the advantages over planting seeds.

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Growing Chives

Chives are a versatile and delicious way to flavor many dishes, plus they have beautiful flowers. Get expert tips for growing chives in your home garden.

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Hybrid vs. Heirloom

There is a lot of confusion out there regarding the difference among heirloom, hybrid, and GMO plants, especially when it comes to tomatoes. This simple guide sorts it out for you.

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Growing Arugula

Arugula has become a popular salad green. Growing your own arugula is easy. Try growing arugula in your vegetable or herb garden with Bonnie Plants.

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Hot Pepper Heat Scale

Some peppers are hotter than others. Learn about pepper heat levels, including the Scoville scale, and how you can grow hot peppers in your garden.

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Growing Cilantro

Try growing cilantro for fresh flavor in everything from salsa to marinade. Cilantro prefers cool weather, so plant in spring or fall.

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Collard Country

Bonnie Plants' home in Union Springs, Alabama, is in an area also known as Collard Country. Let us give you a brief history, some tips, and benefits of collard greens.