Deeper roots, better carrots
Given the right conditions, a carrot’s extensive fine feeder roots can reach 3m into the soil. It’s important to know this, as it will change the way you treat
Here on the high plains of Wyoming, our summers are cool and dry. We rarely need cooling, but when we do, we can just use fans and passive ventilation.
Controlling weeds has become a big issue with the increasing cost of labour. Fortunately, when it comes to the cucumber family, there are several options
Ensure young tomatoes have plenty of room to grow by potting them on – we show you how.
Good carrot seed is expensive and it’s therefore important to provide optimal conditions for germination.
The carrot – Daucus carota subspecies sativus – has been used by humankind for thousands of years. The vegetable’s wild ancestors look a lot different though.
Melons are more sensitive to disease than most other cucurbits. As the diseases that attack melons are generally associated with rainfall and humidity
The essentials of growing butternuts are similar to those of other cucurbits. Spacing may vary, however, depending on the cultivar.
To obtain high prices on the market, a watermelon grower has to produce fruit that looks good as well as tastes delicious.
Butternut belongs to the species Cucurbita moschata. Our regular pumpkins are C. maxima; gems and marrows are C. pepo.
Watermelons are generally grown in fairly dry climates as this reduces the risk of diseases considerably.
Weed control depends on a farmer’s particular situation. For example, where weeds are rife, a weedkiller may be needed.
Success with watermelons, as with most fruit and vegetables, begins with getting the basics right.
You can never have enough salad in summer, but sowing directly into the soil takes up valuable space in the garden.
There are several important considerations when planning a fertiliser programme for your watermelon crop.
Watermelons command a higher price earlier in the season. Because of this, you might want to choose a variety that’s ready sooner, even if it’s lower-yielding.
Watermelons are a warm season crop, but can be started in winter in areas where conditions are milder.
Allée Bleue started growing and selling herbs on a small-scale in 2000, but driven by high consumer demand the estate is flourishing.
There are two species of leaf miner that can cause a problem – Liriomyza huidobrensis and L. trifolii. The former prefers temperate climates, the latter warmer