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I love to grow corn because homegrown ears are so sweet and delicious. Check out my special spacing suggestions below and recommended varieties. You’ll also learn what to look for so you know your corn is ready to pick. Latin Name: Zea Mays Plant Family: Grass (Poaceae) Warm-season crop Did You Know? Corn, or maize, was developed from a wild […]
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Do you want to grow watermelons, but you have a shorter growing season? There are varieties that ripen in a shorter amount of time. Latin Name: Citrullis lanatus Plant Family: Cucurbit (Cucurbitaceae) Warm-season crop Did You Know? Eating a big, juicy slice of watermelon is the quintessential summertime experience. It used to be that only gardeners with long growing seasons […]
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It’s not difficult to grow winter squash once you choose a variety or two out of so many wonderful offerings! Read my best squash tips below. Latin Name: Cucurbita maxima Plant Family: Cucurbit (Cucurbitaceae) Warm-season crop Did You Know? There are so many different types of winter squash that are well worth trying. They include acorn, butternut, buttercup, delicata, spaghetti, […]
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Everybody loves to grow summer squash, right? It’s a fun, easy crop to grow and is so versatile in cooking. Latin Name: Cucurbita pepo Plant Family: Cucurbit (Cucurbitaceae) Warm-season crop Did You Know? Everybody loves zucchini, right? Other types of summer squash include crookneck, pattypan or scallop, and the vining trombone zucchini. Squash are native to the Western Hemisphere, especially […]
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No matter what your hardiness zone is, you can still grow pumpkins! There are so many different sizes and types to choose from. Just follow my tips below and you’ll do great. Latin Name: Cucurbita maxima Plant Family: Cucurbit (Cucurbitaceae) Warm-season crop Did You Know? Pumpkins are a type of winter squash. All are edible but vary in taste and […]
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When I first learned how to grow melons many years ago, I had no idea how transformative it would be. You absolutely cannot top the sweet, succulent taste of a fully-ripened melon! They’re not hard to grow once you read through my tips below. Latin Name: Cucumis melo Plant Family: Cucurbit (Cucurbitaceae) Warm-season crop Did You Know? Many gardeners with […]
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I love to grow cucumbers to use for snacking, in salads, and for making relish. They’re easy to grow as long as you keep them warm and well-watered. Latin Name: Cucumis sativus Plant Family: Cucurbit (Cucurbitaceae) Warm-season crop Did You Know? Cucumbers originated in Egypt and have been in cultivation for at least 3,000 years. They are packed with nutrients […]
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When you grow cucamelons, you’ll add some extra joy in your garden! They’re fun to grow, prolific and very tasty. Latin Name: Melothria scabra Plant Family: Cucurbit (Cucurbitaceae) Warm-season crop Did You Know? Cucamelons look like tiny watermelons and are crunchy with a pleasing hint of lemon. Also known as mouse melons and Mexican sour gherkins, they originated in Mexico […]
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It’s been many years since I first started to grow parsnips. Frankly, I was a little suspicious of those things that aren’t very commonly grown. I soon discovered they have a wonderful flavor and add a lot to dishes. Give them a try! Latin Name: Pastinaca sativa Plant Family: Carrot (Apiaceae) Cool-season crop Did You Know? Parsnips look like white […]
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Do you think it’s crazy to grow celery? Find out why it’s much more practical, instead of relying on store-bought celery! Latin Name: Apium graveolens Plant Family: Carrot (Apiaceae) Warm-season crop Did You Know? Not many gardeners think to grow celery in their garden. That’s because it’s so easy to pick up at the grocery store. But if you’re like […]
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