Damping off – why do seedlings turn brown and die
When seedlings die off at an early stage in life, chances are it’s due to fungus. “Damping off” is the term to describe this infection.
Sowing techniques
Sowing is the step that lets plants start growing. There are different ways to do this. Each seed has a particular technique that suits it better.
Sowing in seed holes, give natural selection a boost
Sowing in seed holes is very similar to sowing in rows, the only difference is that seeds are grouped in clusters instead of being sown one by one.
Sowing in rows, get the basics right
Sowing in rows is one of the most common methods. It is widely used for growing vegetables. It is very easy to perform and is particularly well suited to outdoor sowing
Direct sowing, sowing plants directly in the ground
Whether for vegetables or certain flower species, direct sowing or sowing in the plot is very easy. It takes place in spring, after the last frost has passed. It’s also practiced during summer for the planting of most fall and winter vegetables.
Prepare seedlings in a nursery: how, when and why
Sowing seeds in a nursery has many advantages. The greatest one is starting to grow plants in ideal conditions.
Sowing, different ways to sow seeds
Who hasn’t yet dreamed of sowing a plant to see it sprout in their garden, admiring the magic of a seed bursting forth and growing to become an entire plant? There is nothing that a gardener enjoys more than the pleasure of watching a seedling grow. This growing technique is actually very easy, and is […]
Sowing in trays, crates or boxes
Sowing in trays is perfectly suited to growing plants in a sheltered place. Thanks to small holes drilled at the bottom of the tray, drainage can be optimized and
Covered sowing, why and how to protect seedlings in spring
Covered sowing is for all the seedlings prepared before April. Indeed, it would be too early to sow outdoors and your plants would risk freezing… so sowing under cover is the key!
30+ plants to grow from kitchen scraps – no need to go buy seeds!
Grow plants straight from the kitchen. No need to leave the house to garden!
Natural techniques for an organic vegetable patch
Chemical treatments are increasingly being banned across the planet thanks to the increased awareness of people. Growing “organic” vegetables has become mainstream, much more today than the fad it once was.
Transplanting, how to transplant a seedling
Transplanting means moving a young seedling from one place to the next. You must pull it out delicately, and plant the young sprout in its final location
Soil mix, use, relevance and how to choose it
Soil mix is a growth substrate that influences the development of plants, their root extension and correct nutrient intake
Sowing indoors, the best way to start seeds inside the house
The garden season begins with indoor sowing at the end of Winter. It’s important to choose your equipment well and prepare ideal growing conditions to get strong seedlings for transplanting
An effortless veggie garden
Want to grow your own vegetables, but you’re never home? If you’re one of the persons who can only visit their garden once a week or less, go for a self-managing vegetable patch!
Broadcast sowing – a quick technique for large surfaces and growing beds
Broadcast sowing mostly relates to outdoor lawns. It also is the way to start practically all covered sowing. Outdoor plants can occasionally be sown in growing beds in this manner
