Tomatillos are the weird-looking distant cousins of our beloved regular tomatoes. Native to Central America, you will usually find these fruits growing wild in fields of beans and corn, where they are gathered by the natives either to be sold in local markets or be eaten and used at home. As with all other abundant …
The acorn squash is one of the most delicious and versatile vegetables available, thanks to the sheer number of dishes you can make out of it. You must have loved these vegetables so much that you decided to plant them in your garden and get to revel in the glory of gardening. That said, as …
Green beans are an excellent addition to any garden. Whether you’re a novice gardener or an experienced farmer, they are a fun plant to deal with and it’s worth cultivating them on your own land. While the growing process appears to be quite simple, there are several difficulties that may manifest themselves in the form …
You might have planted these cayenne peppers with high ambitions that they’ll ripe soon, and you’ll get to take advantage of their spicy flavor. These beautiful pepper plants are a little complicated to plant, and you are likely to face some common issues. So, why aren’t my cayenne peppers turning red, you ask? I’ll list …
Hoya sunrise is a plant that comes with numerous ornamental features. They produce magnificent flowers and bloom a lot more than an average houseplant. These plants are called sunrise because they open up in the morning and close at night. They bloom almost every day along with their flowers.
Green beans are one of the first vegetables of the summer season to come out in full bloom. The bean varieties come in several colors, and they can be a wonderful plant to have in your little garden. You must ensure that the bean plant is in top shape from top to bottom. However, sometimes …
Seeing a cucumber develop into its full shape is one of the most satisfying feelings for a gardener. Your vegetable is starting to grow, and you can see your efforts bearing fruit. However, some cucumbers from the batch may turn out lopsided or fat from one end and skinny on the other. You may be …
You have seeded your peppers in the soil. For it, you had to find the right set of seeds, an adequate-sized fixture, and some pots while ensuring that your pepper plants get the perfect amount of water and feed for their growth. And in 6 months, your Banana Pepper plants have grown beautiful peppers! But …
Seeing curled leaves on a tomato plant is enough to scare any gardener, be it an experienced or beginner grower. The lucky news, though, is that curled leaves aren’t always a symptom of a serious problem. But that doesn’t mean that the issue isn’t worth investigating.
Better known as Mexican husk tomatoes, tormatillos are related to regular tomatoes, but their fruits are extremely different. Tomartillos have been grown in Mexican cultures for centuries and were also essential aspects of the Aztec and Mayan cultures. Usually, you’ll find tomatillos retailing in a green shade, but note that they can be purple, red, …
If you like spicy food, chances are you love using lots of jalapenos to spice up your food. Better yet, perhaps you love them just as much as (or more than) I do, and that’s why you decided to go ahead and grow your own because you had room in your garden area. Whatever the …
It is tempting to imagine when planting a row of your spring radishes that they’ll be ready and in perfect shape, wholly uniform in size & shape, and free from blemishes when harvest season roll in. if you’ve been a plant parent for a while, though, you know that this is not usually the case.
Watching your cucumbers develop is, without a doubt, one of the best things you can get to experience as a plant parent. So it makes sense why you’re so saddened to see that instead of your cucumbers turning out long, some, if not all, of them have turned up short and round.
Lactuca sativa (loose-leaf lettuce) is a fast-growing, cool-weather crop that is simple to cultivate and harvest. Unlike butterhead, iceberg, and romaine lettuce, these reds and leafy greens do not sprout from a heart or head, making them a low-maintenance crop. Multicolored loose-leaf lettuce types like endive, mesclun, or arugula may be added to your garden …
Paprika peppers are mildly warm and earthy spice with a hint of heat. Many gardeners overlook these mild peppers, which are simple to cultivate. In this article, we’ll discuss how to grow paprika. They’re simple to dry and mill into seasoning for many regular meals. When eaten straight from the garden, they make for a …
Begonia Amphioxus is a rare plant that a few people choose with a very specific plant taste. They are quite different from other begonias. They have bushy foliage and grow on the ground in their natural habitat. These terrestrial plants have an eye-catching pattern of leaves and produce flowers once or twice a year. The …
Carrots are a root vegetable best known for their high level of fiber, minerals, antioxidant compounds, and vitamins. When consumed regularly, carrots can help regulate blood sugar levels, lower the risks of developing diabetes and increase your bone health. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that most family meals are loaded with this delicious …
Mushrooms are neither animals nor plants. Instead, they belong to different living organisms called fungi. While most of them know the role of plants as well as herbivores and carnivores in the ecosystem, the role of fungi is often mushrooms. So, what role do mushrooms play in the ecosystem? Why are mushrooms important to the …
It is important to know how to tell if a spaghetti squash is bad because people consume it. Essentially, spaghetti squash is the mild-flavored winter squash variety, absorbing the surrounding flavors. When cooked, the flesh split up into long and crunchy strands, which resemble spaghetti. It is mainly used in dishes, which call for pasta. …
Jicama is a dicot plant that belongs to the legume family. The origin of jicama is the tropical regions of America and then spread around the world. From the United States, jicama was brought to China and other parts of Southeast Asia. Today it is grown on a vast territory from Mexico to the Philippines, cultivated …