GROWING GUIDE
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HOW TO GERMINATE GOURD SEEDS
Read nowAre Gourd Seeds Difficult To Germinate? Gourd seeds are considered difficult to germinate. We recommend filing the sides of the seed coat with a nail file and soaking the seed in warm water overnight before sowing 1/2 in deep. Gourd...
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How to plant bitter melon seeds
Read nowHow to plant bitter melon seeds
Bitter melon (Latin name: Momordica charantia) is a vegetable widely used in Asian cooking and traditional medicine.
To germinate bitter gourd seeds, we always prefer using biodegradable seedling pots. These pots will give you more control over how much water and light each plant gets, and it also makes transplanting easier.
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HOW TO PLANT TULIPS IN WARM OR COLD CLIMATES
Read nowTheir vibrant colors, clean lines and classic cup-like shapes have made tulips a firm favorites for centuries. A single bloom makes a stunning statement in a simple vase, while fields of colored blooms paint entire landscapes. It’s not surprising you...
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FRESH AJI PEPPER PODS, NOW SHIPPING
Read nowPUERTO RICAN SOFRITO - SHOP MORE FRESH PEPPER PODS Puerto Rican sofrito is easy to make at home! Vegetables and herbs are blended together to form the base for many Puerto Rican dishes. This is why Puerto Rican cuisine is...
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How to container garden
Read nowPots, tubs, and half barrels overflowing with flowers add appeal to any garden, but container gardening can serve a practical purpose too. Container gardening is ideal for those with little or no garden space. In addition to growing flowers, gardeners...
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The Ultimate Guide to Growing Peppers in Your Garden
Read nowGrowing pepper plants in your garden is a fun way to add a pop of color and spice to an otherwise simple vegetable garden. These prolific plants come in so many varieties and, more importantly, flavors that there are a...
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Scoville heat units (SHU)
Read nowWHAT IS SCOVILLE HEAT UNITS (SHU) The Scoville scale is the measurement of the pungency (spicy heat) of chili peppers.The number of Scoville heat units (SHU) indicates the amount ofcapsaicin present. Capsaicin is a chemical compound that stimulates chemoreceptor nerve...
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Planting and caring for tulips
Read nowWhere to Plant Tulips Tulips require full sun for the best display, which means at least 6 hours of bright, direct sunlight per day. They also prefer fast-draining soil and, consequently, make excellent additions to rock gardens. When to Plant...