Vegetables
There’s nothing quite as good as eating home grown veggies from the garden. While growing garden vegetables may seem daunting at first, learning how to grow vegetables yourself shouldn’t be intimidating. Most vegetable plants are easy to grow, and there are numerous types of vegetables that can be grown to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Here you can learn everything from starting vegetable seeds and caring for vegetable plants throughout the season to harvesting your crops and storing them once it’s come to an end.
Explore Vegetables
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Jalapeño Pepper Plant Care Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Grow Flavorful Jalapeños for Garden-Fresh HeatJalapeño plants are easy to grow and make a wonderful addition to any vegetable garden. Grow alongside tomatoes, cilantro, and garlic for a salsa garden!
By Susan Patterson
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Fast vegetables for people who can’t wait – plant these 7 crops in April for a speedy summer harvestThey say patience is a virtue, but not for these fast-growing crops!
By Kayleigh Dray
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Discover the Exact Right Tomato to Grow for Maximum Flavor in Your Garden Space Whether That’s a Big Backyard, Balcony or Just a Windowsill!Here’s the expert edit you need to slice through the thousands of varieties on offer and find the very best tomato for whatever outdoor space you've got.
By Emma Kendell
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Do This to Your Tomatoes in April for a Massive Harvest – Treat Your Seedlings Well Now and They'll Reward You Big TimeApril is when tomatoes go from teeny seedlings to real plants. Here's exactly what you should be doing to ensure a huge harvest.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Hilling Potatoes: The Proper Way to Plant Spuds for Better Yields and Yummy ResultsHilling potatoes allows for better harvests and no yucky green potatoes. Learn the proper technique and when to do it for the best results.
By Tyler Schuster
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3 Companion Planting Myths Busted – Plus, 3 Classic Plant Pairings That Really Can Supercharge Your HarvestsIs it possible companion planting isn't as reliable as we think? We reveal the myths worth dropping, as well as the combinations that really can protect and multiply your harvests
By Tyler Schuster
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10 Best Small-Space Veggies That Thrive in Containers For a Productive Kitchen Garden on Your Patio or DeckNo room for a vegetable patch? No problem! All these tasty veggie varieties grow exceptionally well in containers, bring abundant harvests and make attractive patio pots, too.
By Emma Kendell
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Tomato Transplanting Secrets: How to Grow Stronger, Deeper RootsTransplanting should be a reset, not a shock. Here's how and when to move your tomatoes outside so you get a massive crop this summer.
By Tyler Schuster
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What to Plant in April to Fix Your Soil – These ‘Living Fertilizer’ Veggies Will Boost Nutrients and Improve Structure NaturallySome crops can do more than just feed you – they can actively improve your soil, too. Here’s what experts say about how the idea works in practice.
By Sarah Veldman
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How and When to Harvest Rhubarb – Expert Guide to a Tart & Tasty HarvestHungry for the ‘barb? Knowing exactly how and when to harvest rhubarb stalks can guarantee quintessential tangy flavors that create gorgeous dishes and preserves – here’s what you need to know for the tartest, tastiest stalks
By Amy Grant
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This $20 Organic Fix Could Be the Secret to Pest-Free Tomato Plants This SeasonDon't let pests ruin your tomatoes. This affordable, natural product can help you banish pests from your tomato plants this summer.
By Kathleen Walters
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Yes, You Can Grow Great Tomatoes in a 5-Gallon Bucket – Here’s HowShort on space but still want delicious summer flavor? Growing tomatoes in a 5-gallon bucket can make your patio garden dreams come true!
By Tyler Schuster
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Why This April Date Is the Goldilocks Zone for Starting Tomato Seeds – and It's Coming Up SoonNot too early, not too late? This mid-April moment is the sweet spot for starting tomato seeds.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Are You Watering Your Potatoes All Wrong? Here's How to Keep Spuds Properly Hydrated for Bigger, Healthier HarvestsWatering potatoes properly is the key to a big harvest. Here's how and when to water spuds for the best results.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Watch Out for These Common Potato Diseases & Pests, If You Want a Healthy Harvest of SpudsDon't let potato diseases and pest ruin your crop of taters! Learn how to identify and combat the most common problems growing potatoes.
By Teo Spengler
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How to Use Potato Fertilizer to Get the Maximum Yield of Delicious Spuds – What to Use and When to Use ItApplying potato fertilizer at specific points in the plant's development will produce healthier plants and better yields. Don't sacrifice your harvest by fertilizing at the wrong time.
By Tyler Schuster
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Sow These 10 Vegetable Seeds Outdoors in April for a Hassle-Free Harvest That Lasts Through Summer and BeyondApril is the very best month to start these frost-tolerant veggies from seed, sowing directly where they are to grow for easy, abundant crops.
By Emma Kendell

