How To Grow Salsify: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Tragopogon porrifolius Family: Asteraceae (aster/daisy family) Type: Cool-season biennial (usually grown as an annual) Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–10 (roots overwinter reliably in zones 5–9) Mature Size: 2–4 feet tall in flower; roots 8–12 inches long, ~1 inch wide Light: Full sun (6+ hours) Water: Consistent moisture, ~1 inch per week Soil: […]
How To Grow Celery: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Apium graveolens Family: Apiaceae (Carrot family) Type: Biennial grown as annual Hardiness Zones: 8-10 (perennial) Mature Size: 18-24 inches tall, 8-12 inches wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: High water requirements, consistent moisture Soil: Rich, well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0 Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Days to Harvest: 85-120 days from […]
How To Grow Shallots: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Allium cepa var. aggregatum Family: Amaryllidaceae Type: Biennial bulb (grown as annual) Hardiness Zones: 2-9 Mature Size: 12-18 inches tall, 6-8 inches wide Light: Full sun (6+ hours direct sunlight) Water: Moderate, consistent moisture Soil: Well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0 Growth Rate: Moderate Days to Harvest: 90-120 days from sets Edible Parts: Bulbs […]
How To Grow Onions: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Allium cepa Family: Amaryllidaceae Type: Biennial grown as annual Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Mature Size: 12-18 inches tall, 4-6 inches wide Light: Full sun Water: Moderate, consistent moisture Soil: Well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0 Growth Rate: Moderate Days to Harvest: 90-120 days from transplant Edible Parts: Bulb, green tops Flavor Profile: Pungent, sweet when […]
How To Grow Leeks: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum Family: Amaryllidaceae Type: Biennial vegetable (grown as annual) Hardiness Zones: 7-10 Mature Size: 12-24 inches tall, 1-2 inches diameter Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Consistent moisture, well-draining soil Soil: pH 6.0-7.0, rich, loose, well-draining Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Days to Harvest: 100-120 days from […]
How To Grow Turnips: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard family) Type: Biennial grown as annual Hardiness Zones: 2-9 Mature Size: 6-8 inches tall, 4-6 inch root diameter Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Consistent moisture, 1 inch per week Soil: Well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0 Growth Rate: Fast Days to Harvest: 35-60 days Edible […]
How To Grow Parsnips: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Pastinaca sativa Family: Apiaceae (Carrot Family) Type: Biennial root vegetable (grown as annual) Hardiness Zones: 2-9 Mature Size: 12-18 inches tall, roots 8-12 inches long Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Consistent moisture, well-draining soil Soil: Deep, loose, fertile soil; pH 6.0-7.0 Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Days to Harvest: […]
How To Grow Carrots: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Daucus carota subsp. sativus Family: Apiaceae (Carrot family) Type: Biennial grown as annual Hardiness Zones: 3-10 Mature Size: 6-12 inches tall, 2-4 inch spread Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate, consistent moisture Soil: Well-draining, loose, pH 6.0-6.8 Growth Rate: Moderate Days to Harvest: 70-80 days Edible Parts: Root, leaves […]
How To Grow Burdock: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Arctium lappa Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family) Type: Biennial herb Hardiness Zones: 2-10 Mature Size: 3-6 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate, consistent moisture Soil: Deep, loose, fertile soil; pH 6.0-7.0 Growth Rate: Moderate Days to Harvest: 120-150 days for roots Edible Parts: Roots, young […]
How To Grow Beets: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris Family: Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae) Type: Biennial grown as annual Hardiness Zones: 2-10 Mature Size: 12-18 inches tall, 8-12 inches wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate, consistent moisture Soil: Well-draining, pH 6.0-7.5 Growth Rate: Moderate Days to Harvest: 50-70 days Edible Parts: Roots, leaves, stems Flavor Profile: […]
