Growing Edibles

Pineapples are truly an amazing fruit. Who would think that such a spiny, ferocious shell could hold such sweet, juicy flesh? On top of it all, new research suggests that pineapples have...

Okra is usually grown outdoors in climates that are warm and sunny. In other climates, okra can be grown indoors to provide gardeners with this vegetable at any time of the year. Okra seeds can be...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ginger is a perennial herb that is used to add flavor to dishes or can be eaten alone. Health benefits of ginger include reducing inflammation due to arthritis, calming upset stomachs, preventing...

Pineapples are tropical fruiting plants that are easy to grow at home, even in nontropical environments. Pineapples may be grown outdoors in the garden or as thriving houseplants. Though easy to...

The next time you purchase fresh pineapple from the grocery store or produce stand, consider reserving the leafy top of the fruit. This can be planted, allowing you to grow your own fresh...

Navel orange trees belong to the Citrus genus of trees, which includes grapefruit, lemon, lime and orange trees. Technically referred to as C. sinensis (sweet orange) to distinguish it from Citrus...

Lemon grass is often used in Asian dishes for its lemon-like flavor. It can also be brewed in herbal teas as well as be used to add a touch of lemon to almost any dish. If you want to plant this...

Peppermint is a notoriously easy plant to grow. As long as peppermint gets regular sunlight, it will establish itself quickly. It is resistant to heat and drought, and it doesn't need fertilizer...

When there isn't any available space outdoors or the climate isn't right, carrots can be grown indoors under the right conditions. Because carrots are the root of the plant, the container for the...

It's so easy to grow your own peanut plant. You can plant one or more peanut plants and easily have over a barrel of peanuts in one growing season. After you harvest your peanuts you can make...

Dates are sweet, meaty fruits grown on date palm trees. They are delicious alone, in cereal or in your favorite recipe. Date palms grow in hot climates such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt and in the...

Well, you've decided that you would like the taste of fresh herb much better than the dried stuff from the stores. You've even purchased the seeds for the types you want to grow. Now, how do you...

Pineapples are fragrant, delicious to eat, and fun to look at. They are also fun and simple to grow, using just the discard top that you have cut off. Using this top or sucker, you can grow your...

Sugar cane looks like bamboo because they have stems with nodes, or rings of root buds. The stalks are encased with long leaves and a leaf bud. It is easy to grow and can be eaten raw or the cab...

From this Article you will learn how to Grow a Pineapple from a Store bought Pineapple. Growing a Pineapple is a very family friendly project that the kids will love. They will get the chance to...

In seems that most people think of ginger as an exotic spice grown in the Middle East and not as a simple rhizome that can be grown indoors. It is a fragrant and healthy addition to stir-fries and...

More and more people are discovering the sweet taste and natural health benefits of the goji berry. Not only is it reported to have cancer inhibitory properties, it's also thought to have positive...

Moringa trees are a recent introduction to U.S.-Canadian culture. It is not only a beautiful, fragrant, white-flowered tree, but also has highly nutritious leaves and bean pods. They suppy...

You can grow your own mango tree from the seeds of fresh mango you purchase in the grocery store. Unless you live in a tropical zone the chance of producing fruit from this tree is not very...

Lemon grass is a popular herb in Asian cuisine and it's very easy to grow. You can use it fresh or dry it and make lemon grass tea. There are many uses for this fresh and lemony herb.

Meyer lemons are a delicious variety of lemon that was introduced to the United States from China in 1908. They do well in pots and tolerate a bit of frost. Easy to grow in your home garden,...

If you live in a tropical climate, the calamondin lime is a tangy treat that you can grow outdoors year-round. If you live in a more temperature climate, you can grow this unusual lime in a pot....

The Bearss seedless lime is a lovely small tree that produces large, delicious limes without the bother of seeds. Sometimes called Tahitian or Persian lime, it is a hybrid with the botanical name...

If you enjoy food from Indonesia you have likely tasted kaffir lime leaves. Citrus hystrix is native to tropical Asia, but you can grow them in your home garden if you protect them from winter...