Q.Rhubarb - When do I harvest my rhubarb? It is about 12" long, but is green.
A.It depends on the variety. Some varieties should be red when harvested, while others should be harvested when green because the stalks never turn red. If you have a red variety, wait until the stalks are red to harvest. After ...Read MoreQ.Fig Tree Leaves Becoming Lacy - How to treat the organism that is causing my fig tree leaves to become lacy?
A.If it is a pest, which could be many, insecticidal soap should work. I like neem oil as well. Here is more information on neem oil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Can Cucumbers Cross Pollinate With Cantaloupe - Can cucumbers cross pollinate with cantaloupe or watermelon?
A.Crossing between members of the this family is rare and unlikely. On the off chance that crossing does occur, it will not show up in this year's fruit but the seeds that are saved from them and planted next season. ...Read More
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Q.Boston Fern - I have an inside Boston fern that gets long stringy growth with no fronds. Do I remove them or let ...
A.If the fern were outside in nature, those runners would root where they touch the ground, giving the plant another means to spread. You can cut them off. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-runners.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-care.htmRead MoreQ.Japanese Clover In Centipede Grass - What can I do now to get rid of Japanese clover in centipede grass lawn? I live in Myrtle Beach, ...
A.Here is a link with information and some techniques to try. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-lespedeza-clover.htmRead MoreQ.Tomato Plant - I'm finding a black spot right at the hilt of stem of the branches and the leaves are turning yellow. ...
A.Unfortunately, it sounds like you may have bacterial infection. There are several that can have this affect This article will have more information about all of them: http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/factsheets/Tomato_Bacterial.htmRead MoreQ.Sago With 3 Male Cones - Sago had 3 cones in middle this year. What do I do with the new growth? It seems reasonable that ...
A.When removing each cone, hold the cone at the center and snap it off. You can also saw it off at the bottom.Read MoreQ.Morton Bay Figs In Pots - I have a Morton Bay fig in a pot which is where I intend to keep it. However, I recently ...
A.I would visit the garden center and find an adequate sized and sturdy pot for your potted Fig Tree. Here are some links with good information to help you get started. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/potted-fig-tree-pruning.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/growing-figs-in-pots.htmRead MoreQ.Acorn Squash - I have followed the directions for planting and caring for acorn squash. I have lots of blooms, but no fruit. ...
A.This is typical behavior for a squash plant. They will produce mostly male (non-fruiting) blossoms early in the season and will gradually start to produce more female blossoms as the season progresses. The male blossoms typically drop from the plant ...Read MoreQ.How Long Does It Take For A Creeper To Grow? - I'm doing a project about the environment and I would like to know how long it will take for a ...
A.I'm not sure of type of plant you are referring to. Growth rate depends on many factors from plant type to growing conditions.Read MoreQ.Canna Lily Leaves Not Opening - My canna lilies are established plants and the new leaves that come on the plant are not opening. They just ...
A.There are a few things that it could be, though my bet would be the first one: Canna leaf roller, herbicide damage from soil application or spray drift, water stress, or a virus infection. https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/weekly_Q&A/f&b_11.htmRead MoreQ.Worm Or Larvae Killing Tomatoes - The leaves on my tomato plants started curling and turning yellow. On closer inspection, I found small black/grey worms or ...
A.It sounds like you have tomato pinworm. This article will have more information about them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-pinworm-control.htmRead MoreQ.Fig Tree - All my figs and leaves fell off. No frost and plenty of water (too much I thought) but everything I ...
A.The leaves dropping sounds like a fungus. Because of the stress from the fungus, the plant is aborting young fruit and cannot keep up the energy for supporting the older fruit. Treat the plant with fungicide and clean up and ...Read MoreQ.Do Blackberries Self Pollinate? - I know nothing about growing blackberries but have an unknown thornless variety growing in Kona, Hawaii; they were ravaged by ...
A.Most cultivators of Blackberries are self-fruitful and do not need pollinators. Honey Bees are naturally attracted to cane berry fruit and wind also aids in pollination. I have listed a few links for you with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/growing-blackberry-bushes.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-pruning.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberries-not-fruiting.htmRead MoreQ.Harvesting Of Summer Savory - I was under the impression that I needed to leave my summer savory in the garden till the tops looked ...
A.While savory plant is growing and when you are using fresh savory for cooking, use only the tender growth on the plant. At the end of the season, harvest the entire plant, both woody and tender growth, and dry the ...Read MoreQ.What Is Wrong With My Strawberries? - I have had Fort Laramie strawberry plants (36) for the past three summers. The first summer I planted them they ...
A.There may be a few reasons for lack of berries, watering issues: the plants take most of the water from the first few inches of soil, it dries the most quickly so frequent watering is important. To much Nitrogen in the ...Read MoreQ.Hollyhock Blooms - I planted 9 Hollyhock plants and only 3 have bloomed this year. I followed all directions mentioned in your article. ...
A.If they are having difficulty blooming, the soil could be lacking phosphorus, which is responsible for flowering. Adding a phosphorus rich fertilizer or bone meal to the soil should help with this.Read More