People who live in small apartments and condos are often discouraged from growing edible plants at home. But, in reality, numerous smaller tomato varieties are perfect for growing in small spaces—even a windowsill or windowbox will do! Ideal tomato varieties to grow on windowsills are I’d like to point out that not all determinate tomatoes…
I don’t really have problems eating vegetables. Spinach, for instance, was something my mother made me eat from a young age because it’s packed with nutrients. In other words, I got used to it in time. But why can’t some adults handle the bitterness of spinach? Spinach can become bitter because of 1) high temperatures,…
Like the viral Corn Kid once said, “it’s corn! I can’t imagine a more beautiful thing!” Sure, he was referring to regular ol’ yellow sweet corn in that video, but I don’t think he would think that multicolored corn is any less gorgeous. I mean, just look at all those wonderful colors! Flint corn, also…
Many things in life can’t be separated into black and white—and that includes tomatoes. Depending on who you ask, some may say they’re fruits while others will contend that they’re very obviously vegetables. In this article, we will explore the fascinating science and history behind the tomato’s classification and why it matters to you! A…
Watermelons are one of my favorite fruits of all time. Unfortunately, they need a lot of effort to cultivate. It’s troublesome identifying when to harvest watermelons, but after I share my tips with you, you’ll have a much easier time picking ripe ones! Watermelons are ripe and can be harvested when they have 1) brown…
Potatoes are the world’s number one vegetable—they’re one of my favorites too! While there are over 3,000 potato varieties available, they all go through the same growth cycles. By becoming familiar with these stages, you’ll be able to provide better care and grow the best potatoes! Potato development involves 1) sprout development, 2) vegetative growth,…