Tips on growing vegetables

Growing Vegetables

Many vegetables are easy to grow right in your home garden. With the right growing conditions, you can start harvesting your own tomatoes, squash and more.
Sprawling vegetable garden layout with multiple beds and trellis and arbor
How to Design a Vegetable Garden Layout in Any Space, Big or Small
Garlic clove planting.
The 6 Garlic Growing Stages You Should Know So You Never Harvest Too Early
Tomatillos in gardens
7 Companion Plants You Should Always Grow With Tomatillos for Richer, Healthier Harvests
chaos garden with watering can in back yard
You Should Plant Vegetables Soon for Your Most Bountiful Crop, Gardeners Say
Corn plant
10 Vegetables That Are Surprisingly Difficult to Grow (and 6 to Try Instead!)
Rows of spinach plants
15 Spinach Companion Plants for Healthier Plants, From Strawberries to Marigolds
swiss chard growing in a raised garden bed
How to Grow Swiss Chard for an Endless Supply of Fresh Greens
Planting garlic cloves.
Can You Plant Garlic in the Spring? Only If You Follow These Rules
Close up of ripening cherry tomatoes growing on a bushy plant
11 Plants You Should Never Grow With Tomatoes, According to a Gardener
Close up of cool season lettuce crops in rows
15 Shade-Tolerant Vegetables You Can Grow in Even the Most Low-Light Conditions
kale growing in a garden
The Best Vegetable Garden Ideas for an Endless Supply of Fresh Veggies All Year Long
Rhubarb
How to Grow Rhubarb From Seed Like a Pro
Winter vegetable garden
Winter Is the Best Time to Grow These Delicious Vegetables, Gardeners Say
Asparagus plant harvest.
How to Grow Asparagus From Seed and Get a Great Harvest
Edamame plant growing in garden
How to Grow and Care for Edamame Plants for a Fresh Vegetable Garden Upgrade
Winter vegetable garden
Your Vegetable Garden Needs Special Care in Winter — What to Do Now For a Better Harvest
Green Romain lettuce in garden
How to Grow Lettuce in the Fall for Fresh Greens All Winter Long, According to a Gardener
Pumpkin preservation test.
I Tried 3 Viral Hacks to Keep Pumpkins from Rotting—and This One Actually Worked
Winged Gourd
15 Types of Gourds Pro Gardeners Love For Fall Decor, Crafts, and More
Neon orange pumpkins and bright yellow mums
7 Brilliant Ways to Keep Your Pumpkin from Rotting, According to a Gardener
classic orange pumpkins
There Are Over 100 Varieties of Pumpkins—27 Types You Should Pick Up This Fall
Onion bulbs in garden
Plant Your Onions Now for a Better Harvest, Gardeners Say — Here's How
Escarole
25 Winter-Hardy Vegetables You Should Plant in Your Garden Right Now
Kohlrabi
25 Vegetables You Need to Plant in Fall for a Spring Harvest
Green bean plants growing in straw garden bed with long pods hanging
Help! My Green Bean Leaves Are Turning Yellow—What Should I Do?
Woman collecting seeds from sweet peppers
You Should Save Your Pepper Seeds Now to Grow Them Again Next Year—Here's How
Butternut squash laying on bed of straw with leaves
It's Time to Pick Your Butternut Squash—3 Signs It's Ready to Harvest
pumpkins
When to Harvest Pumpkins at the Right Time for the Perfect Pick
Corn in garden
7 Types of Corn You Should Harvest Right Now for Perfect Yields
flowering potatoes
Potato Flowers Are Beautiful, But Should You Remove Them? Pros Say Most Likely
Sweet potatoes with roots and dirt piled on top of each other
4 Clear Signs It's Time to Harvest Sweet Potatoes, Plus How to Do It Right
Close up of a cluster of orach (Atriplex hortensis) ready to harvest
How to Grow Orach, the Perfect Alternative for When It's Too Hot to Grow Spinach
Bell Pepper Plant
Now Is the Best Time to Harvest Bell Peppers—These 3 Signs Mean They're Ready
cucumbers
How Many Cucumbers Should My Plant Grow? Plus Tips for Boosting Your Yield
Cutting eggplant off the plant
Now Is the Right Time to Pick Eggplant—4 Signs It's Ready to Harvest
zucchini
16 Types of Zucchini You Should Be Growing in Your Garden
Person growing black beans in the garden
Growing Your Own Black Beans Is Easier Than You Think—Here's How
Mulching a vegetable garden
Should You Mulch Your Vegetable Garden? We Asked an Expert
Gynura procumbens
How to Grow Longevity Spinach in Your Garden Like a Pro
Picking corn
When Should You Harvest Corn? 4 Signs It's Sweet and Ready to Pick
Tomato plant with leaves with verticillium wilt over hanging tomatoes
5 Reasons Your Tomato Plant Is Wilting and How to Fix It
Hand sprinkling epsom salt at the base of a tomato plant
Should You Use Epsom Salt for Tomatoes? Experts Share the Dos and Don'ts
Broccoli growing in a vegetable garden
When and How to Harvest Broccoli for Perfect Produce Every Time
growing okra
When and How to Harvest Okra for Perfect Pods Every Time
harvesting beets from the garden
3 Signs Your Beets Are Ready to Harvest, Plus How to Do It
hand misting a shiitake mushroom block with a spray bottle
Grow Mushrooms at Home With These 3 Easy Methods
Curly kale in raised beds
How and When to Harvest Kale for the Sweetest Greens
Fresh Vegetable Green Cos Lettuce in Wooden Crate Box Container in The Organic Farm.
How to Harvest Romaine Lettuce and Keep the Plant Healthy
Red Bell Pepper Plant
How to Grow Peppers in Your Garden, According to a Pro Gardener
Green Romain lettuce in garden
How to Grow Romaine Lettuce Right at Home Like a Pro
Kitchen garden with brick pathway
How to Plan, Start, and Maintain a Kitchen Garden
Materials and tools to grow potatoes in containers
How to Grow Potatoes in Buckets at Home for a Budget-Friendly Harvest
harvesting radishes
How and When to Harvest Radishes for Peak Flavor
Close up of shovel and harvested carrots in garden
How to Know When to Pick Your Carrots for the Best Harvest
Purple turnips in the ground
How to Grow Turnips in Your Garden, Plus Tips for Planting and Harvesting
Carrots in the ground
18 Carrot Companion Plants for a More Bountiful Crop
celery growing in the ground
16 Celery Companion Plants That Will Help Your Garden Thrive
radishes in garden
15 Radish Companion Plants You Should Know Before Planting
Person harvesting asparagus plant from the garden
12 of the Best Asparagus Companion Plants for the Perfect Pairing
Harvesting the carrots from the ground
When Is the Right Time to Plant Carrots? Find Out Based on Your Zone
Onion plants
How to Grow Winter Onions: Types and Care Tips
Head of cabbage opening up.
Cabbage Companion Plants: 20 Plants You Should Grow Nearby
Broccoli plant damaged by pests
11 Common Broccoli Bugs and How to Get Rid of Them
Beets in ground
17 Beet Companion Plants You Need for Your Vegetable Garden

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