Growing Edibles

Seed potatoes, instead of actual seeds, are used when planting potatoes. The seed potato can be planted whole or cut into pieces, with each piece having at least one eye. Instead of using...

Tomatoes are easy to grow from the seed, and they do very well when grown in a container indoors. Make sure a new tomato plant has plenty of warmth and light with helpful information from a...

Flax seed is easy to grow when fresh seeds are sprinkled in a container, covered with soil and allowed to germinate for up to 120 days. Grow flax seed to reap its nutritional benefits with helpful...

Avocado seeds can be planted to make lovely house plants. If you live in a warm climate, they can also be planted outdoors to provide you with avocados every year. After enjoying the firm, green...

Popcorn kernels are the foundation of a tasty healthy snack. With a few square feet of garden space you can make popcorn kernels for your own use throughout the year. It takes nearly 4 months, but...

Brussels sprouts can be grown by the seed or by the root, and they should be harvested when they are fully developed without any browning at all. Grow Brussels sprouts in a mild climate with...

Millet is one of many seed grasses that can be used as a food source. The grain, similar in nutrient composition to corn, is richer in protein and fiber. Millet has been cultivated for thousands...

Pears are a wonderfully sweet fruit with a grainy texture. Pear trees vary in size from little more than a bush to tall towering trees. If you have found a pear that was particularly good and...

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...

The Japanese raisin tree (Hovenia dulcis) is native to Eastern China, Japan and Korea and has been introduced to other countries as an ornamental tree. Cultivated specimens reach a height of at...