
PROTECTING YOUR TOMATO CROP AT HARVEST TIME
Tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, however many if not most of the crop can be lost just as the tomatoes ripen due to attacks
Tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, however many if not most of the crop can be lost just as the tomatoes ripen due to attacks
When planting seeds it is a good practice to plant double the recommended number of seeds in a given area to allow for seeds that
Planting distances and harvesting times for individual vegetables can vary considerably depending on factors such as the climate, seasonal weather variations, and the varieties of
All seed packets come with instructions on how far apart and to what depths they should be planted. While these instructions are a good starting
Mid-winter is the good time to prepare your asparagus bed for spring. Any earlier and the stalks would not have fully browned off (the process
Season summary for my food garden in Ballarat (Victoria), Spring 2022. This is mainly of relevance to food gardeners in the Ballarat area, but it
Styrofoam boxes making ideal seedling boxes to grow seedlings in. The best type of styrofoam box to use is a fruit and vegetable box, but
I harvested the last of this season’s potato crop today. It was planted out last year on the 21st of October. I planted two rows
Given the right climate conditions carrots will readily germinate and grow in the open, but they will get a higher strike rate if they are
The main threat carrots face is from slugs and snails during the early seedling stage. Though cockchafer larvae can also do damage. Below are some
Carrots are fairly easy to grow but gardeners can run into difficulties when the seeds are germinating and the young seedlings are in the early
It is important not to plant frost sensitive vegetables before the risk of a late spring frost has passed. This guide is designed to help
Season summary for my food garden in Ballarat (Victoria), Winter 2022. This is mainly of relevance to gardeners living in the Ballarat area, but it
The cheapest heated seedling propagation box with full thermostat control is one that is heated with an aquarium heater. This page explains how to make
Aquarium heater seedling propagation boxes are a cheaper way to artificially heat seedlings than using commercially made thermostatically adjusted heated trays. This page explains how
Asparagus is an excellent vegetable to grow as it tastes delicious, has few pests and diseases, requires minimal work to maintain it and produces a