Introduction Cucumber is known to be native to Asia. These plants can grow up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Cucumbers come in two types namely vine variety and the bush variety. Vine varieties produce large leaves and the crop yield is relatively high compared to the bush varieties. Bush varieties grow upto 3 feet tall and they can be grown in containers. Cucumbers grow best in spring and early summer seasons. This article discusses how to grow cucumbers from seeds. Growing conditions for cucumbers Sunlight: Cucumbers love warmth and require 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily.Temperature: Cucumbers require temperatures between 21 to 28°C to grow well.Soil:…

Zone 3 and 4 have a shorter growing season of about 180 days. Cool-weather crops can be grown in August as they can tolerate frost to some extent. These vegetable seeds can be started 10 to 12 weeks before the last frost date. The vegetables can then mature sooner. Choose varieties that are resistant to cold temperatures. Ensure that you use row covers if the areas are too cold. Here is a list of vegetables to grow during August. Vegetables to plant in zone 3 and 4 in August 1.Kohlrabi Kohlrabi germinates within 7 to 10 days. It can take about 3 months to harvest kohlrabi. 2.Radish Radish seeds germinate…

It is easy to grow potatoes in your home and homegrown potatoes are way tastier compared to those brought in stores. There are several benefits of growing potatoes in cardboard boxes. Growing potatoes in cardboard box is a great solution when you have a small garden. It’s also a great way to reuse cardboard boxes. Growing conditions for potatoes Potatoes are cool-season crops that can tolerate light frost. You can plant your potato seeds 3 weeks before the last frost date. The ideal temperature for potatoes to grow well is 16 to 19°C. For growing potatoes, you will need a cardboard that is at least 15 inches deep and wide.…

Cabbage belongs to the Brassica family. It is closely related to Cauliflower and Broccoli.It is native to Western and southern Europe. They are biennials that are grown annually. Cabbage grows best during the spring and fall seasons. Growing conditions for cabbage Optimum temperature: Cabbage grows best when temperatures are between 8 to 30°C (46 to 86°F).Soil: Cabbage grows best in well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter, but can tolerate various soils including clay. However, cabbage cannot tolerate saline soils.Sunlight: Cabbage requires 4 to 6 hours of daylight to grow well.Water: Water your cabbage regularly to keep the soil moist. Watering on the leaves can cause fungal diseases so avoid…

Cauliflower is an annual vegetable native to the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the cabbage family and is likely to have originated from broccoli. Cauliflower can grow up to 30 inches tall and 20 inches wide and comes in colours like purple, yellow, and orange. Depending on the variety, there are early, mid-season, and late-season varieties. Here is how you can grow cauliflower from seeds. Growing conditions for cauliflower: Soil: Cauliflower can grow in all types of soil. The early-season varieties can grow in lighter soils. Mid and late-season varieties can grow in heavy clay soils. Temperature: Depending on the variety cauliflower is known to tolerate different kinds of temperatures.…

Kale is native to eastern mediterranean countries and belongs to the Brassicas family. It is biennial that takes 2 years to complete its cycle. The leaves appear in the first year. The best time to grow kale is during early spring season. It can grow up to 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Kale is a good source of Vitamin A and K. Best Conditions for Growing Kale Kale grows best in fertile well-draining loamy soil.  The soil pH should be between 6.5 to 6.8. You can grow kale in containers as well. Kale grows best when temperatures are between 15 to 18 °C (60 to 65°F). Consistent watering…

Fall is the season that lasts for four months (August, September, October and November) before the first frost arrives. It is the best time for growing vegetables that grow best in cooler temperatures. Before you start to plant vegetables during this season, know when will the first frost date be. Then plant vegetables that germinate fast and can be harvested within 2 months. Certain vegetables cannot handle very low temperatures whereas other vegetables are cold-hardy. Here is a list of fall vegetables that you can grow. Best vegetables to plant in fall season 1. Radish Radish is a cool weather crop and can tolerate temperatures between 60°F to 65 °F…

Corn is a warm-season crop that is native to America. It was commonly grown as a companion plant to Beans and Squash in the three sisters method. Corn is a grass and is a member of the Poaceae family. Consuming corn has many health benefits. It can be grown in homes and home-grown corn is more nutritious and has more health benefits. Here is how to grow corn from seeds in containers. Growing Conditions This plant is not frost tolerant so wait till the mid-spring season until the soil has warmed up before growing corn. Corn is a heavy feeder and requires fertile well-drained soil to grow. It can tolerate…

Beetroots are cool-weather crops and there are many varieties of beetroots. The best variety of beetroot to sow is the variety that is bolt-resistant. Both the leaves as well as the roots of this vegetable are edible. You can grow beetroot from seeds. Growing conditions for Beetroot Beetroots need fertile well drained soil and lots of sunlight to grow well and give big bulbs. Beets prefer alkaline soil and can tolerate frost. The soil ph should be between 6 to 7. The optimum temperature for growing beets is between 18°C to 30°C( 64°F to 86°F). The best season to grow beetroots is between March to July. Grow beetroot from seeds…

Tomatoes grow well when they get the needed soil, water and light. You can get lots of tomatoes by simply growing them in a few containers. There are two varieties of tomatoes namely determinate or bush varieties and indeterminate or vine varieties. The bush variety is easier to grow in a container. The vine variety needs lots of space to grow. If you are living in an apartment or if you don’t have much space in your garden, then it’s best to grow the bush variety. The container size for growing the bush variety is 14 inches deep and 8 inches wide. You can grow a single tomato plant in…