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- Q.Fertilizing Vegetables - What temperatures are best for fertilizing cold weather vegetables?
- Q.Horse Manure On Vegetable Garden - We live in Ohio, and my husband applied fresh horse manure to our vegetable garden around Christmas this year. I ...
- Q.Growing Veggies - can vegies that are normally grown in full sun grow and fruit successfully in the shade.
- Q.Should I Use Black Landscaping Mulch In A Vegetable Garden? The Wood Chips In The Mulch Are Small. - The mulch is sticky, like tar.
- Q.Hay For Vegetable Garden - What kind of hay do I use and where can I buy it.
- Q.Planting Veg In August - we are doing a project with a new veterans development. It opened very recently and one of the activities is ...
- Q.Vegetables: Lots Of Blossoms, No Veggies. - vegetables get lots of blossoms but no veggies.
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Anonymous on
November 9, 2018Q.fertilizing vegetables
What temperatures are best for fertilizing cold weather vegetables?
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
November 9, 2018A.If you are growing things like lettuce or herbs, top dressing with compost should suffice. Stronger, taller plants require fertilizer. The plant should be actively growing and have at least 2 sets of true leaves before fertilizer is added. The actual temperature is less important. Always water well prior to applying fertilizer to minimize the risk of root burn. I found an article that covers all things vegetable for Tx gardeners. https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/browse/featured-solutions/gardening-landscaping/fall-vegetable-gardening-guide-for-texas/
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
January 11, 2019Q.Horse manure on vegetable garden
We live in Ohio, and my husband applied fresh horse manure to our vegetable garden around Christmas this year. I am concerned since it has not "aged" yet. We have nothing planted currently and do not plan to plant anything until May. I was wondering your recommendations as to if is not safe to leave it on the garden until planting, or if we should try to remove it and place it in a location to compost for longer. Thank you!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 11, 2019A.It is always best to try and compost manures, so if that is available to you, then I would go with that. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/horse-manure-compost.htm
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chris taylor on
January 18, 2019
5159Q.growing veggies
can vegies that are normally grown in full sun grow and fruit successfully in the shade.
- Answered by
drtreelove on
January 19, 2019A.It's case by case, some veggies can do okay in partial shade, but none will thrive and flower and fruit in full shade.
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douglasdurfee19 on
March 31, 2019
campbellsville ky. taylor county.42718Q.should I use black landscaping mulch in a vegetable garden? The wood chips in the mulch are small.
The mulch is sticky, like tar.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 31, 2019
Certified ExpertA.No, mulch doesn't do much good in the garden. Especially treated black mulch, and also especially in the condition that you describe.
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phollyday on
May 4, 2019
33469Q.Hay for vegetable garden
What kind of hay do I use and where can I buy it.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 5, 2019
Certified ExpertA.I depends on how you intend to use the hay, but most of the time a standard hay will be fine. Wheat straw will work as well.
Just be aware that there WILL be seeds in it and they will grow.
As far as where to get it, you can try your local Walmart, Co-Op, Lowes, Home Depot, TSC. There are too many places to list, but most large stores have it.
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Anonymous on
August 13, 2019Q.planting veg in august
we are doing a project with a new veterans development. It opened very recently and one of the activities is veg growing. We are going to start planting now. the soil is very light. What is the best compost to use? And the easiest veg to grow? many thanks
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 14, 2019
Certified ExpertA.We don't recommend brands but here is information on compost and vegetable gardening.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/fall-vegetable-gardening.htm
https://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/raised-bed-soil-depth.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/the-benefits-of-manure-in-your-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/mushroom-compost.htm
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September 15, 2019
92583Q.vegetables: lots of blossoms, no veggies.
vegetables get lots of blossoms but no veggies.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 16, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, there are many causes, and it can vary from plant to plant. Usually, if they are all experiencing this at the same time, then it can be due to there being too much nitrogen in the soil. This can be offset by adding potassium and phosphorus when it starts to flower.
Heat, and dry weather can also be the cause, but so can overly wet weather.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/why-healthy-blooms-fall.htm
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