Growing Edibles

Celery (Apium graveolens) grows a head of long stocks topped with light green foliage (also edible). It loves composted soil rich in potassium.

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)is a leafy vegetable that produces a head of tightly packed, highly curled leaves. It is best grown in cool climates with weekly rain.

Blackberries are delicious soft fruits that grow in a tangled mass of shrubbery on thorny canes in fields and thickets in the wild, and are commonly called "brambles" or "caneberries". In the...

Roma tomatoes are a variety of plum tomato. These fruits are oblong with a grainy inside texture and contain few seeds. The skin of a Roma tomato is very firm when it is ripe. Unlike other...

Many people are unaware that the word avocado not only refers to the fruit but also the tree which bares it, scientifically known as Persea americana. The avocado can fall prey to fungal, viral,...

Whether you are growing grapes at home for winemaking or for eating, you'll need to stake the vines to ensure proper plant health. The keys to a successful grape harvest are making sure the plant...

Growing peaches yourself almost always results in better quality fruit than can be purchased. You can pick the fruit when it is suitably ripe and treat it for pests with organic solutions. The...

Dwarf fruit trees are created by grafting rootstock of another tree variety between the crown and the roots of the desired tree to reduce the size of the full-grown tree. These small fruit trees...

Agave celsii is a variety of succulent plant native to Mexico. According to Mountain States Wholesale Nursery in Litchfield Park, Arizona, it's a good choice for ground cover because it forms...

Delicata squash is favored by many for its delicate texture and taste. Saving the seeds and attempting to grow your own garden full of delicata is a simple procedure and only requires a little...

Growing pineapples is very easy, but it can take up to 3 years before you'll see a pineapple on your plant. If you'd like to have quicker results, you can grow a miniature pineapple in about 6-8...

You can grow a pineapple, and you can do it now. Pineapples can be planted at any time of year indoors in virtually any climate. They are easy to grow but require a good deal of patience; a plant...

If you have ever tried to grow chili peppers, maybe you have had the experience of sowing the seeds and waiting for them to sprout and turn into plants (germinate), only to find that they remained...

Pale pepper plants may be a sign of a negative reaction by the plant to its environment. Analyze the conditions your pepper plants are living in to determine a course of action to correct the problem.

Known for its unique flavor and the juicy refreshment on hot summer days, watermelon is an iconic warm-weather fruit. For home gardeners and farmers alike, watermelon is a regular fixture each...

Its fruit has been called "the poor man's banana," and it is also often confused with the papaya. It is called Asimina triloba, or pawpaw, a deciduous tree, native to North America. Its most...

Hot pepper plants, such as jalapenos, are somewhat delicate in their growth cycle, so you want to make sure you give them the best possible chance for growing and producing tasty fruit. One of the...

Red capsicums, commonly known as red peppers, are not classified as a vegetable. They are actually a fruit, and belong to the Solanaceae family. The Solanaceae family includes tomatoes, petunias,...

Pineapple propagation is easy and rewarding. The sweet and juicy pineapple can be started with the crown of the fruit, the spiky top that we cut off when we eat the pineapple. But the quicker...

Bats enjoy eating bugs, and are an insurmountable help to fruit growers trying to control insects. However, they can also wreak havoc on the fruit they are indirectly protecting. There are humane...

Cucumbers are among the most popular vegetables for gardeners to grow. Container gardening is possible even for vine crops like cucumbers. Choosing smaller varieties of plants and practicing...

California is the citrus capital of the western United States, rivaled only by Florida on the East Coast. California's citrus varietals include tangelo, tangerine, satsuma, mandarin, pixie,...

The kiwi and hardy kiwi are fertile trellising vines that produce copious amounts of kiwifruit. In a single season, a kiwi vine can grow up to 20 feet and produce 50-100 pounds of kiwifruit. Kiwi...

Ever buy a pineapple at the grocery store? If so, you have taken the first step to rooting, and growing your own fruit producing plant. With correct care and a sunny location, you can have your...

Saving seeds for next year's garden is an age-old tradition and good gardening practice. By saving seeds from your best plants, you'll be ensuring great-tasting zucchini for the following year. ...

Blackberry bushes come in many different varieties and are one of the easiest fruit-producing plants to grow. They are generally planted outdoors but some varieties can be grown in pots indoors....

Pruning hot pepper plants helps to ensure a bountiful harvest. When you remove excess leaves or dying appendages, you give the remaining peppers a better chance of thriving because the roots can...

Cucumbers are vitamin-laden, tasty vegetables. If grown properly, your garden will overflow with cucumbers, since they produce throughout the entire growing season. An important part of making...

When planted in the ground, fig trees can grow to 50 feet tall and develop a large, shady canopy. Many people choose to grow fig trees in containers to control their growth and fruit production....

Originally cultivated by the Chinese around 2,000 BC, the peach has traveled time and oceans to become one of America's most beloved fruits. Brought to America by early Spanish conquistadors, the...

Pears and apples are some of the most popular fruits for home growing. Their sweet taste is universally appealing, their blossoms are sweet and refreshing, and the trees are among the easiest...

Chile peppers are some of the most popular plants to grow because they range from sweet to spicy and can enhance many meals. Peppers require a fertilizer to help give them a push during their long...

If you have ever seen and/or enjoyed chili peppers, you probably understand their appeal, as peppers can come in all shapes, sizes and colors and their flavors may range from very sweet to...

In grafting, the fruit-bearing portion of a young tree (called a scion) is attached to the root-bearing portion of another tree (called the understock). The two portions fuse to form a healthy,...

Starting your own peppers indoors gives you the advantage of enjoying them on your dinner table earlier in the season. In harsh climates, indoor germination prevents seed loss from frost heave and...

Growing a lemon tree in a container is a fun way to bring some tropical life into your home or garden. Keep it outdoors in the summer and bring it inside during colder weather. Here's what you...

Brown turkey figs are sweet fruits with pinkish flesh. Originating in Provence, the brown turkey is a staple of California's fig crop. The trees bear fruit twice per season, once off of winter...

Onion plants are hardy, withstanding temperatures of as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit. They grow underground as the root of the plant and, depending on your tastes, the bigger they are, the better....

Kumquat trees are small, ornamental citrus trees that originated in China. Kumquat trees are hardy in zones eight through 10 and can grow to 10 feet tall. Kumquat trees flower in the spring and...

Planting apple seeds can be a challenging yet fun project. Seeds from any apple variety will work. It is a challenge to grow an apple tree because the planting and germination process requires a...

It's common knowledge what part of the fig bush was popular in Biblical days. Today, however, we tend to like the fruit, far more than the leaves. Figs are high in calcium and fiber, are loaded...

A Topsy Turvy Planter is one that allows your tomato plants to grow hanging upside down. The makers of the Topsy Turvy planter claim that this allows more tomatoes to grown on each seedling and...

Green vegetables are an inexpensive and tasty source of iron and other vitamins. In the winter, they're one of the only seasonal vegetables for cold climates. Turnip greens are a fresh-tasting and...

English walnut trees are the fastest growing walnut trees. They tolerate a variety of soil types and have rich, green foliage. The tree is rounded, open and spreading and grows to a height of 60...

Edible figs are a member of the genus Ficus, which is in the family Moraceae (mulberries), according to the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service. They're an easy plant to root, and the trees have...

The pear tree originated in Europe and Asia with two main varieties called the European and the Asian. The pear tree is known as an easy fruit tree to grow as it is resistant to the majority of...

Watermelon is one of the most popular summer and fall fruits. Large watermelons are great for parties and they make beautiful baskets for fruit salad. It is a warm season, annual fruit, that can...

Planting onion seedlings instead of sowing onion seed in the garden results in faster harvest. Transplanted onions mature five to 10 days faster than direct-seeded onions, according to the Ontario...

Pinto beans, whose history of use stretches 7,000 years, are one of the largest bean crops grown in the U.S. today. Pinto beans are members of the Phaseolus vulgaris family, which includes all...

When you purchase walnuts at the grocery store, you likely have bought English walnuts. Commercial growers avoid raising the native species, black walnuts, because they have tougher shells, less...