Tomatoes, beans and peas are all healthy seed saving options. We have self-pollinating trees, and seeds that require little to no special care before they are deposited. Sowings from biennial crops such as carrots or beets are more difficult to save, as the plants require two growing seasons to...
If both soil and air temperatures are optimal, the cucumber seeds can germinate in 7 to 10 days. If the soil and air temperatures are greater than the equilibrium values, or if the optimal temperature levels are at the greater extreme, then the cucumber seeds can take longer to germinate.
Although many of those reports place the number at much less, the general opinion is that you do need at least 5 acres of land per person in order to be self-sufficient. And that's assuming you have decent soil, decent rainfall and a long growing season.
On Leaves, you can avoid Leafhopper nymphs, apply 1 tablespoon of alcohol rubbing to 1 quarter of soap to increase the effectiveness of the soap. Hang sticky traps around infested plants, or double-sided tape. Shake vigorously on the plants to dislodge the adult leafhoppers. Many will get stuck...
Like others who are thinking of having an artificial pond set up in the backyard, I am thinking of adding fish that can be harvested and can be used for daily consumption.
The flowers of Hop clover are yellow, almost pea-like. A single round to oval flower head rises from the leaf axil on a short stalk. they are so pretty.
store seed potatoes before planting
Place them in a cool, dry are of around 50 F. (10 C.). Three to four weeks prior to planting, put the potatoes in an area with brighter light, such as a sunny window or beneath grow lights. The seed potatoes should be maintained at a high humidity during this...
Sew one black walnut seed in each pot at a depth of 1 to 2 inches. Set the pots against the south-facing wall inside a ventilated cold frame or outside. Choose a spot that offers light shade during the hottest part of the day. Keep the soil mixture constantly moist in the top 3 inches during the...
I'm planning to have cucumber if your planning to plant it as well. the best method of planting cucumber is a direct seedling in the garden after the soil has warmed, as the seeds do not germinate in a colder soil than 60 degrees. Only drive two or three cucumber seeds an inch into the soil...
Gently shake the flower heads over a jar to gather chive seeds. You could also cut the flower heads off the plant and place them in a paper bag. Then fold over the top of the bag and shake to extract the chive seeds from the flower heads.