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 Flax: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Linum usitatissimum Family: Linaceae Type: Annual herb Hardiness Zones: 2-7 Mature Size: 1-4 feet tall, 6-12 inches wide Light: Full sun Water: Moderate, well-draining Soil: pH 6.0-7.0, fertile, well-draining Growth Rate: Fast Days to Harvest: 90-110 days for seeds Edible Parts: Seeds, young leaves Flavor Profile: Nutty, earthy seeds; mild, slightly […]
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 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 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 […]
