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Planting Turnip Seeds: How to Give Turnip Plants a Strong Start

Apr 7, 2024Lindsay OlinVegetablesbrassicas, cool-season, edible gardening, fall gardening, gardening, gardening tips, growing food, homegrown, leafy greens, plant care, planting seeds, root vegetables, turnips, vegetable garden

Are you ready to discover how to plant turnip seeds and grow the best root veggies you’ve ever tasted? Turnips are hearty and nutritious root vegetables that have been cultivated for centuries. They’re one of the first crops ready to harvest in spring, and both the roots and leaves are edible and oh-so-delicious. In general, growing turnips from seed is remarkably straightforward. These low-maintenance root vegetables grow best in cool weather.

The Ultimate Guide To Growing Carrots Indoors

Dec 15, 2022Lindsay Olin3 CommentsVegetablescarrots, container gardening, cool-season, edible gardening, gardening, gardening tips, growing food, homegrown, plant care, planting seeds, root vegetables, vegetable garden

If you’ve been thinking about giving indoor gardening a try, carrots are a perfect candidate. They’re low-maintenance and fast-growing, and your efforts will get rewarded with a delicious carrot harvest in as little as two months. All you’ll need for growing carrots indoors is a large container with drainage holes, nutrient-rich potting soil that drains well, and a sunny location.

How to Grow Radishes in Containers: 8 Practical Tips

Sep 17, 2022Lindsay Olin8 CommentsVegetablescontainer gardening, cool-season, edible gardening, gardening, gardening tips, growing food, homegrown, plant care, planting seeds, radish, root vegetables, vegetable garden

Radishes are ideal for growing in containers because they’re easy to care for and mature quickly. You can grow radishes in a container pretty much anywhere – even indoors. All you need for growing radishes in a container garden is a large-sized pot with several drainage holes, nutrient-rich potting soil, moderately bright light, and plenty of water.

8 Practical Tips for Growing Potatoes

Aug 27, 2022Lindsay Olin6 CommentsVegetablescontainer gardening, cool-season, edible gardening, gardening, gardening tips, growing food, homegrown, plant care, planting seeds, potatoes, root vegetables, vegetable garden

This post covers all the essential gardening tips about growing potatoes and what to do once harvest time arrives. Growing potatoes in your home veggie garden is well worth the effort. They’re usually ready about 60-90 days after planting.