Growing Edibles

Rice is an important staple in the world economy, as well as in most people's diets. Growing your own can be a simple and rewarding process. With a little bit of work and a lot of patience, you...

In this article you will learn how to plant and grow vegetables in your raised bed. A lot of plants need early morning sun and others need afternoon sun. Make sure you buy plants that suit your...

The pineapple Dracaena plant is tropical and works sufficiently as a house plant, due to its ability to survive with limited sunlight. The moisture needs of these plants varies depending on the...

Orange trees are popular with home gardeners across the world. Some people enjoy growing these gorgeous, sweet-scented trees, and presenting oranges to their friends and guests. If you don't have...

Honeydews are the sweetest melons. They are a warm-weather crop that takes up to 100 days to develop from a seed to a vine that produces a melon mature enough to harvest. Due to how long it takes...

Sugar cane is sweet, exotic and surprisingly easy to grow. Growing sugar cane in a greenhouse is not really any different from growing it indoors, except that you probably won't have to water it...

Avocado trees require a tropical environment such as that found in southern California, Hawaii and Florida. There are some avocado types that are more tolerant of cold, but none survive freezes....

Green pepper seeds need to be started indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost. Only warm weather areas can seed green peppers directly into the garden. Picking green peppers during their...

The loquat tree is a common sight in the southern parts of the United States including Florida, California and Louisiana. It is a mid-sized tree that produces small yellow fruit sometimes called...

Transplanting thornless blackberries is a project that begins in the fall and is finished in the spring. It is a bad idea to simply dig up a cane for transplanting. Doing so can damage the root...

Carrots are a pain to weed in a normal vegetable garden. They are much easier on the back to grow in a planter. Planters provide the same soil mixture control and weeding benefits as gardening...

Melon plants produce both male and female blossoms on each plant. In order for a watermelon to grow in a garden, a male flower must pollinate a female flower. In standard gardens, this pollination...

Before attempting to grow green pepper and strawberry plants, give the seeds the best chance to produce a healthy and bountiful harvest. Peppers, for example, are prone to fungus in the soil if...

The pomegranate tree has a long history, originating in areas that stretch from the Mideast to northern India. It was raised by cultures in Asia, Africa and Europe for centuries, and used in much...

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a shrub or small tree with evergreen leaves and deep red fruit that is similar in appearance to an apple. Bright, red flowers adorn the shrub, making the...

The common beet has something more than a common history. Both the ancient Greeks and Romans grew beets and harvested the leaves for medicinal purposes, with the Romans beginning to cultivate the...

Pepper plants are popular for gardens. Peppers are generally easy to grow and maintain; they produce beautiful, waxy plants; and the colorful peppers add a bright spot to any garden. Moreover, you...

The curry leaf plant is a common ingredient found in many regional types of Southern Indian cooking. While it prefers a warmer climate, it can successfully be grown as a houseplant with proper...

Kiwi vines have rounded, green leaves, small yellowish-white flowers and oblong fruit that is covered with tiny brown hairs. The shiny, bright green flesh of the fruit has a taste similar to...

Potatoes are one of the most prominent crops commercially harvested in the world. The tubers---called potatoes when dug up---grow on the roots of the potato plants.

Both hot and sweet peppers are commonly grown in the home garden. As long as the weather stays warm, peppers are reasonably low-maintenance, agreeable plants. Though planting seedlings from your...

Japanese eggplants are fairly easy vegetables to grow, and they make a great addition to recipes. The Japanese eggplants are part of the Nightshade family. Superstitious Europeans once believed...

Ginger root is a rhizome--the part of the plant Zingiber officinale that grows underground. The stem that grows from the rhizome has narrow, ribbed green leaves and white or green flowers. The...

Key limes are native to the Florida Keys, hence the name. They are very small, green fruit that have a sweeter taste than their larger lemon or lime cousins. The fruit is good for garnishing...

Fruits take up less space if grown on trellises or arbors. And because they take up less space, you can grow more plants (and produce more fruit) in your garden. Many gardeners also find it's...

Ginger is a flavorful and versatile root. Not only is it a tasty accent to a variety of dishes, but it also has myriad medicinal applications. With so many uses, it is sure to feature a central...

Apple trees are generally low-maintenance trees, so long as they remain free of pests and diseases. However, seedlings require some special care so that they grow into healthy adult trees. Proper...

Black walnuts have a richer, more intense flavor than the English walnuts commonly sold in grocery stores, and many gourmet chefs prize black walnuts for their unique flavor. But black walnuts...

Wheatgrass is one of the easiest plants to grow. All you need is some wheatgrass seed, soil, water, adequate light and proper growing temperatures and you'll be seeing green sprouts pretty...

Sprouts, which you can use for salads, sandwiches and cooked dishes, are nutritious, easy to grow in any location year-round, and take up little space or time. Light is not a requirement, nor is...

Before planting pepper seeds, you need to prepare the seedlings so that they grow in optimum conditions. Growing peppers is already a bit complex because these plants are very susceptible to...

Kiwi have aggressive growth rates of up to 15 to 20 feet in one season and can produce up to 300 lbs. of fruit a year. Proper pruning and training of kiwi vines is integral to managing the growth...

Celery has been used by humans for thousands of years as a vegetable and medicinal herb. Ancient peoples used tinctures and extracts of celery to relieve inflammation and pain and to induce sleep....

Apples have been known as the symbol of love and beauty, and their history goes back as far as the history of mankind. Early settlers to the United States brought apple seeds and cuttings with...

Juniper berries have a long history and a number of uses. There are recipes for wild game, wine, medicine and a variety of tinctures. It has also been used to make an herbal salve, or oil, that...

Pumpkins are one of the many delights of the autumn season. They make a delicious addition to muffins and pies, and are nearly entirely edible. The pumpkin flesh is the most commonly used portion,...

Although commonly associated with New Zealand, the kiwifruit originally comes from China. Kiwi vines are voracious growers, and in the wild they can reach heights of 100 feet and produce as much...

One of the ways of growing onions is from seed. It will take you two years to get full-sized onions, but if you have the time and space, it is the most economical way to grow a lot of onions. Of...

Potatoes are a staple in most families. They can be grown in many different kinds of containers in small spaces. I like to grow them in plastic laundry baskets because reasonable space is allowed.

Ramps, also known as wild leeks or Allium tricoccum, are native to eastern North America. In parts of Appalachia, harvesting the first ramps of spring is a beloved tradition and a cause for...

Few plants can produce such a wide variety of fruits as pepper plants. From the common bell pepper to the hottest pepper in the world, the bhot jolokia or "ghost pepper," peppers have been used...

Bell peppers are some of the most common peppers grown because they are used in countless dishes and enjoyed in many cuisines around the world. These sweet peppers are usually found in colors like...

Drying pepper seeds is an essential first step in saving seeds from this plant. Seeds that have not thoroughly dried can lose crucial nutrients and begin to decay in the soil before they ever have...

Growing a fruit tree from seed never guarantees the tree will bear fruit, but the process of preparing the seeds and planting them properly improve the chances of a productive plant. Save the...

Sweet, juicy pineapple tastes scrumptious with holiday hams, in desserts or freshly cut as a healthy snack. And with just a little gardening savvy, pineapple plants can serve as a delicious,...

Mosaic fungus can manifest itself in many ways on your pepper plants, such as wilting leaves or discoloration, and affect the overall health and fruit yield of your botanical. These viruses come...

Many species of birds like your fruit bushes as much as you do. This can be annoying, but you do not need to harm them to keep them away from your crops because bird netting can be installed...

Growing your own chili pepper plants can be one of the most rewarding experiences. Peppers come in all shapes, sizes and colors and can range from the very hot, such as the Yucatan habanero, to...

Banana peppers are also known as banana chiles or yellow wax peppers. Banana peppers are four to six inches long and are yellow and shaped like a banana. They aren't hot like jalapenos, and have a...

The ripe, soft flesh of juicy end-of-season fruits are perfect for picking with the purpose of extracting seeds. Saving them correctly may ensure future generations of the same tasty crop. Fruit...