Growing your red onions from seed can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Not only do you get to eat your home-grown organic produce, but you also get to enjoy the entire process. Whether it’s the anticipation of the seeds germinating or the satisfaction of harvesting ripe red onions. In the rest of this blog …
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Carrots are a popular and nutritious root vegetable that can be grown in a variety of climates and soil types. While they are relatively easy to grow, there are a few important factors to consider when planting carrots, including the amount of sunlight they need. In this article, we will explore the question “do carrots …
Peanuts are a legume that is grown for their edible seeds. They are commonly used in many cuisines around the world as well as popular snacks. Peanuts have been cultivated in Southeast Asia and South America since prehistoric times, but they did not become popular in North America until after World War II when they …
When you consider the word “vegetable”, you’re probably thinking of something green, like a cucumber to eat on your salad or sweet pepper for a stir-fry. But did you know that beetroot is also a vegetable? This article looks at whether beetroot is a vegetable or not. What is a Beetroot? Beetroots are the root …
Vegetables are an essential part of the human diet. They contain all of the vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants one needs to live a healthy lifestyle. That’s why I love vegetables, and eat a lot of them. I’ve been thinking about growing my own vegetables indoors this year, as last year’s hydroponic experiment wasn’t very …
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Do you like to plant vegetables in your garden? Planting is the natural way to grow things, while some people like to buy them at the store. Did you know that there are some vegetables that have seeds inside of them? In this article, we are going to look at some examples of vegetables with …
Is cactus fruit or vegetable? This is an important question that many ask because if it’s a fruit, it can’t grow on bushes. However, if cactus is considered a vegetable, then the definition of what constitutes “fruit” and “vegetable” changes. To help you decide what cactus actually is, we first need to understand some basics …
Garlic is a member of the lily family and is related to onions, chives, leeks, shallots, and scallions. It is actually a perennial plant, not an annual one. That means it will usually come back when you plant it again in your garden. Garlic has a powerful smell but a delicious taste. The raw garlic …
A grow bag – or growth bag – is simply a container that your plant can live in. It can be made from many different materials, including plastic, paper and fiber. In terms of plants, the term “grow bag” refers to a container that is filled with soil and used for growing something other than …
Broccoli is a vegetable that grows in bunches with green flower-like heads. There are many different kinds of broccoli, but the most common types have a tough outer skin and deep purple and green florets. The stems of broccoli are also edible and taste similar to the florets. Is broccoli genetically modified? Yes, broccoli is …
