Crop rotation has been in practice for so long, even the Roman Empire had its own system. Additionally, potatoes are one of the world’s most important crops, so I think that they deserve a good crop rotation system. With just a little planning, you’ll grow healthy potatoes with large yields every year! Potato crops can…
Over 300 million tons of potatoes are harvested and consumed worldwide each year. I can think of numerous recipes I can add them to, from fries to stews! Many of us view and use potatoes as vegetables. But what if I told you that potato plants produce fruits? Potatoes are botanically known as vegetables. Because…
Peppers are typically found in the vegetable section of supermarkets, but what do botanists and scientists say? Is this spicy plant a vegetable? Or is it actually a fruit? Allow me to explain! Peppers are botanically classified as fruits because they are fleshy produce that comes from flowers and contain seeds. However, because peppers are…
About 50 million tons of cucumbers are produced every year worldwide. Yet so many of us are confused about whether cucumbers are fruits or vegetables. Could they possibly be both? The answer just might be yes, so let me clarify this! Cucumbers are botanically known as fruits. More specifically, they are considered berries because they…
Surprises can be fun until you check your garlic to find it’s become a weird blue or green. it can be frightening. But this might not be as scary as it looks! To be completely safe though, it’s best to identify the exact reason behind its discoloration before chomping down on blue or green garlic….
The way I prefer to grow cherry tomatoes at home is by planting them from seed. With a well-established healthy plant, you can harvest up to 15 pounds—or more—of juicy, sweet cherry tomatoes. But to get such a good harvest, there are a few things to keep in mind! Grow cherry tomatoes from seed by…