Read more about the article Sweet Potato Black Rot: How to Identify and Manage
Sweet potato black rot, Andrew Scruggs and Lina Quesada, NC State Vegetable Pathology Lab

Sweet Potato Black Rot: How to Identify and Manage

Sweet potatoes are a popular crop with home gardeners and commercial growers alike. The sweet root vegetable is easy to grow and a nutritious side dish to be enjoyed throughout the year, not just at Thanksgiving. But just like other root vegetables such as carrots, turnips, and beets, sweet potatoes…

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Read more about the article How to Grow Cauliflower in Beds or Containers
Cauliflower, Okra In My Garden

How to Grow Cauliflower in Beds or Containers

Cauliflower is a member of the brassica family, along with cabbage, kale, broccoli, radishes, and Brussels sprouts. It has a reputation for being temperamental, but once you understand its growing preferences, you will be able to enjoy a successful harvest.This article contains affiliate links.  If you make a purchase using one…

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Read more about the article How to Save Cucumber Seeds
Marketmore variety, Okra In My Garden

How to Save Cucumber Seeds

Cucumbers are one of the most popular crops to grow for beginner and experienced gardeners alike!  Not only are they easy to grow, but they also make a refreshing addition to a summer salad, not to mention crisp pickles or a tasty relish. It is not surprising, therefore, that growers…

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Read more about the article 3 Reasons Why Green Peppers Aren’t Turning Red
Green and red bell peppers

3 Reasons Why Green Peppers Aren’t Turning Red

Peppers are edible at any stage of development.  Case in point, green bell peppers are technically not ripe, yet they are used in many cuisines. A pepper is considered ripe when its seeds are mature. This stage is often accompanied by a change in color that results from the breakdown of…

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Read more about the article Top 4 Reasons Peppers Are Deformed or Misshapen
Blonde bell peppers, Okra In My Garden

Top 4 Reasons Peppers Are Deformed or Misshapen

Peppers, whether sweet or spicy, are often a favorite crop of gardeners. It is a wonderful feeling when you can harvest beautiful, ripe peppers that rival and even surpass those found in grocery stores. But occasionally, you may discover that some of your peppers are deformed or misshapen. When this…

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Read more about the article How to Grow Portulaca or Moss Rose
Portulaca, a.k.a. moss rose, Okra In My Garden

How to Grow Portulaca or Moss Rose

Portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora), also known as moss rose, is a beautiful, flowering succulent native to South America. The leaves are narrow and somewhat pointed, and they resemble a succulent version of rosemary leaves. The annual boasts single or double blooms that vary in color depending on the variety. The ruffled…

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Read more about the article Top 8 Reasons for Stunted Growth in Tomatoes and Peppers
Bell pepper plant, Okra In My Garden

Top 8 Reasons for Stunted Growth in Tomatoes and Peppers

If you are like many gardeners, growing peppers and tomatoes is the highlight of the growing season. Thus, it's no wonder why it is so frustrating when they do not flourish. They may grow well at first, but, at some point, the growth is stunted, and they never quite reach…

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