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- Q.Fall Planted Seeds Coming Up In January - Here in zone 7b, the weather has been rather warm. Some of my fall planted seeds are coming up and ...
- Q.Walnut Leaves - Can walnut leaves harm the ground in my tomato and pepper growing area? I dumped a pile in there after ...
- Q.Will Our Well Water, Which Is Very Soft, Affect Our Vegetables - We have well water here at our home and it's very, very soft. Will that have a bad effect on ...
- Q.Incompatible Plants - Are carrots and onions ok to plant near each other? What veggies cannot be planted near certain other plants?
- Q.Beginner Vegetable Gardening - I am new to vegetable gardening. I want to do a ground plot in my front yard, and I bought ...
- Q.Horse Manure - Can you plant vegetable directly into aged horse manuure. I say no and my husband says yes.
- Q.Using Coffee Grounds As Fertilizer - How often can I use the coffe grounds in my vegetable garden?
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that_guy_gardener on
January 30, 2017
Zone 7bQ.Fall planted seeds coming up in January
Here in zone 7b, the weather has been rather warm. Some of my fall planted seeds are coming up and I don't want them to die. The temps are dropping, so will they survive the rest of the winter or will they be too tender to survive? Thanks for any help in advance!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 31, 2017A.There really is not much that you can do except wait to see the outcome. If the temperatures don't drop below freezing, they may be just fine.
You can try covering during the cold period, but if it is over an extended period, the plants may not survive.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/preseeding-vegetables.htm
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- Asked by
Thomas Surlas on
February 14, 2017
Norvelt, S W Pa 15674Q.walnut leaves
Can walnut leaves harm the ground in my tomato and pepper growing area? I dumped a pile in there after the leaves fell and covered them with contractor plastic. I intended to burn them there, but I've been asking questions if they would harm the ground like that or would it be better to burn them and till them in OR remove them to burn on the back property as trash? Is the mixture of walnut, maple, magnolia and other leaves better to keep out of growing area or would their ash benefit the ground?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 18, 2017A.I would remove the Black Walnut leaves from your vegetable bed.
I myself have several Black Walnut trees and choose not to compost the leaves in my regular compost area. I have a separate area on my property for the waste from these trees.
Burning is an option but not necessary.
Here are some links with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/black-walnut/black-walnut-compatible-plants.htm
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March 8, 2017Q.Will our well water, which is very soft, affect our vegetables
We have well water here at our home and it's very, very soft. Will that have a bad effect on our vegetable garden? If so, what can we do?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 9, 2017A.Having your well water tested will help you determine if there are excess salts in the well.
Sodium is naturally occurring, but a test will determine if the amounts are higher then normal.
If they are in normal ranges, you do not need to worry about using the well water for your plants.Whether the salt is naturally occurring or introduced in a water filtration system, the effects are the same.
Your County Extension Office may be able to direct you to the closest lab in your area.
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ROG4ER on
March 14, 2017
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL.Q.incompatible plants
Are carrots and onions ok to plant near each other? What veggies cannot be planted near certain other plants?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 14, 2017A.Carrots and Leeks are good garden partners, also beans, radish, marigolds, parsley and nasturtiums.
These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/onion-plant-companions.htm
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March 20, 2017Q.beginner vegetable gardening
I am new to vegetable gardening. I want to do a ground plot in my front yard, and I bought seeds already. I know I have to till the land before planting, but I wanted to know what plants should go where in the garden. I have sweet peppers, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, arugula, sweet corn, Roma and cherry tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, lettuce, cucumber, and basil. I don't know what plants to put in what rows.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 21, 2017A.You can start some of your seeds indoors, while you wait for the weather to warm and your garden plot is getting ready.
Arugula, sweet corn and green beans can all be directly sown in the garden.
The remainder of your seeds can be started indoors.
Read the back of your seed packets--the back has valuable information on how to start the seeds.I'm listing several links for you that will help you get started with your new garden!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/soilless-seed-mix-info.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/starting-indoors-direct-sowing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/when-to-start-seeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/cheap-seed-starting-how-to-germinate-seeds-at-home.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-from-seed.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-gardening-for-beginners.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/starting-a-vegetable-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/starting-vegetable-gardens-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-gardening-advice.htm
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Anonymous on
April 2, 2017Q.horse manure
Can you plant vegetable directly into aged horse manuure. I say no and my husband says yes.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 2, 2017A.Properly composted, horse manure is an excellent source of fertilizer or amendment to the soil.
The composted manure alone is likely to rich in nitrogen for a vegetable garden. You may have lots of green leaves, but no vegetables.
You need a good balance in the soil.
Here are some articles for you with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/horse-manure-compost.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/the-benefits-of-manure-in-your-garden.htm
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Anonymous on
April 3, 2017Q.Using coffee grounds as fertilizer
How often can I use the coffe grounds in my vegetable garden?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 4, 2017A.A good recommendation is 1 Tablespoon around the base of plants--worked into the soil--weekly.
You can scatter lightly around larger plants and then scratch into the soil--perhaps about a cup, weekly around shrubs.The remainder can be composted or saved for future applications.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/coffee-grounds-gardening.htm
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