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
The 4 Best Ways to Cool a Greenhouse 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.
Making Cucurbitaceae weed-control easier 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
How to pot on tomato seedlings Ensure young tomatoes have plenty of room to grow by potting them on – we show you how.
Getting your carrot stand correct Good carrot seed is expensive and it’s therefore important to provide optimal conditions for germination.
Carrots – who said they must be orange? 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.
Growing melons Melons are more sensitive to disease than most other cucurbits. As the diseases that attack melons are generally associated with rainfall and humidity
Producing butternuts: Spacing, yield, diseases The essentials of growing butternuts are similar to those of other cucurbits. Spacing may vary, however, depending on the cultivar.
Getting watermelons ready for the market To obtain high prices on the market, a watermelon grower has to produce fruit that looks good as well as tastes delicious.
The strange history of the butternut Butternut belongs to the species Cucurbita moschata. Our regular pumpkins are C. maxima; gems and marrows are C. pepo.
Common watermelon fungal diseases Watermelons are generally grown in fairly dry climates as this reduces the risk of diseases considerably.
Watermelon weeding & watering Weed control depends on a farmer’s particular situation. For example, where weeds are rife, a weedkiller may be needed.
Planting watermelon seeds and seedlings Success with watermelons, as with most fruit and vegetables, begins with getting the basics right.
How to sow salad seeds in guttering You can never have enough salad in summer, but sowing directly into the soil takes up valuable space in the garden.
Give your watermelons the correct nutrient mix There are several important considerations when planning a fertiliser programme for your watermelon crop.
An early start to the watermelon season 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.
Growing watermelons – part 1 Watermelons are a warm season crop, but can be started in winter in areas where conditions are milder.
Herbs and diversified farming: how to do it Allée Bleue started growing and selling herbs on a small-scale in 2000, but driven by high consumer demand the estate is flourishing.
Some lesser cucurbit pests & diseases 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