How To Grow Lavender: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Lavandula angustifolia Family: Lamiaceae (mint family) Type: Evergreen woody perennial shrub / herb Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9 Mature Size: 1–3 ft tall, 2–4 ft wide Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily) Water: Low; drought-tolerant once established Soil: Well-drained sandy or gravelly loam; neutral to alkaline (pH 6.7–7.3) Growth Rate: Moderate Bloom […]
How To Grow Sesame: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Sesamum indicum Family: Pedaliaceae Type: Annual herbaceous plant Hardiness Zones: 10-12 Mature Size: 3-6 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide Light: Full sun Water: Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established Soil: Well-draining, pH 5.5-8.0 Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Days to Harvest: 90-120 days Edible Parts: Seeds, young leaves Flavor Profile: […]
How To Grow Green Onions: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Allium fistulosum Family: Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis family) Type: Herbaceous perennial (often grown as annual) Hardiness Zones: 6-9 Mature Size: 12-24 inches tall, 6-8 inches wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Consistent moisture, well-draining Soil: pH 6.0-7.0, fertile, well-draining Growth Rate: Fast Days to Harvest: 60-120 days from seed, 30-45 days […]
How To Grow Garlic: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Allium sativum Family: Amaryllidaceae Type: Bulbous perennial (grown as annual) Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Mature Size: 12-24 inches tall, 6-8 inches wide Light: Full sun Water: Moderate, well-draining Soil: pH 6.0-7.0, loose, fertile Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Days to Harvest: 240-270 days (8-9 months) Edible Parts: Bulbs, scapes, leaves (young) Flavor […]
How To Grow Arugula: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) Type: Annual leafy green Hardiness Zones: 2-11 Mature Size: 6-24 inches tall, 6-12 inches wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate, consistent moisture Soil: Well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0 Growth Rate: Fast Days to Harvest: 21-40 days Edible Parts: Leaves, flowers, seeds Flavor […]
How To Grow Figs: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Ficus carica Family: Moraceae Type: Deciduous tree/shrub Hardiness Zones: 8-11 Mature Size: 10-30 feet tall, 10-30 feet wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate, drought tolerant once established Soil: Well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0 Growth Rate: Fast Days to Harvest: 1-2 years from planting Edible Parts: Fresh and dried fruits Flavor […]
