What is the difference between microgreens, sprouts, or baby greens? They are not the same and do not have the same nutritional content per weight. If you are confused, welcome to the club, you are not alone. So how are they different, and why does it matter? Microgreens are harvested later than sprouts and come…
Coco coir is a good growing medium element for plants if used with others. Coco coir starting to replace peat moss in many growing mediums. What is it, why is it getting so established, and why should you use it? Coco coir is obtained by processing the coconut husk’s inner layer, a mass of thin…
The size of the pot where your rosemary plant is placed affects the health and growth of your rosemary significantly. Choose a too large (too early), and you risk root-rot, choose a too-small one, and your rosemary will stop growing. Hence, what’s best? The ideal size for medium-size grown rosemary (70-80cm tall) plant is a…
Growing microgreens is something anyone can do. We can all grow microgreens at home – but can we grow in burlap? Burlap is an eco-friendly, natural material that can be definitely used as a substrate for growing microgreens. However, not all burlap will be appropriate for use – especially if it is a reclaimed material….
Fungus gnats are not usually a major issue for your houseplants, if not in a large number. However, they can be rather unpleasant – we don’t really want insects flying around our homes. Then, what should you do to get rid of them? Surface covering, castile soap, neem oil, cinnamon, physical traps, and biological solution…
Are you undecided if you really need seed starting mix as your garage is already full of potting soil? Are those two even different? Wondering if potting soil and seed starting mix are the same? Is one better than the other? I’ve been growing plants for a decade and I can tell by experience that…