Native to the Andes Mountains in Peru, potatoes are a staple in most gardens, if not kitchens. Potatoes are part of the Solanaceae family, which is also referred to as the Nightshade family. While...
Category: Vegetable gardening
What Potato Varieties are Blight Resistant? Don’t Suffer Losses
Are your potatoes decaying before you can harvest them? You are not alone—potato blight is a serious problem to many potato farmers. It is caused by Phytophthora Infestans and can lead to...
Tomato plants have hairs, also known as trichomes. The word trichome originates from the Greek term "trichomes," which means hair. They are tiny outgrowths that emerge from the tomato dermis. These...
Cucumbers are one of those summer fruits that we all love in our salads. Growing your cucumbers is so much better than anything you can buy from the store. Are they easy to grow? Why should you grow...
Growing your own vegetables is a fantastic experience, and watching all your efforts morph into garden-fresh vegetables is extremely rewarding. The robust flavors of freshly picked vegetables just...
Tomatoes. If you grow your own fruit and vegetables, then no doubt you have tried growing them. With the right effort, most people can get an ok crop of vine-ripened tomatoes in summer. But for some,...
