Growing Vegetables Videos

Onions are a cold-weather crop that can be planted well before the first frost, or they can be started indoors. Find out how to use a garden seeder to plant onions with help from an organic farmer...

Peppers are a diverse group of plants that includes bell peppers, sweet peppers, chili peppers and pimento peppers. Find out how to grow peppers in a well-prepared seed bed with help from an...

Radishes are great crops because they can tolerate the heat of the summer and the cold of the fall and spring. Grow radishes in a nice, fluffy seed bed with help from an organic farmer in this...

When growing lettuce, remember that the plant is tolerant of frost because the freezing temperatures induce sugars and sweetness in the leaves. Find out why lettuce should be planted in the spring...

Okra is a heat-loving plant that is very tolerant of the cold and best planted after the last danger of frost has passed. Plant okra one seed at a time, 1 foot apart, with help from an organic...

Leeks are best planted in the spring, as soon as the soil is workable. Find out why leeks are one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables with help from an organic farmer in this free video on...

Jalapeno peppers are a type of chili pepper that is very tolerant of the frost. Wait until two or three weeks before the frost to sow the seeds of jalapeno peppers with help from an organic farmer...

When growing chili peppers, the first thing to do is to get a well-tilled garden bed that is raised and has plenty of compost. Find out how much space to put between chili pepper plants with help...

Eggplants are crops that hate the cold, so they should be planted in the spring after all danger of frost has passed. Grow eggplant and keep their soil free of weeds with help from an organic...

Cucumbers are often grown in raised beds or mounds with freshly tilled soil. Plant cucumber seeds 2 inches deep with help from an organic farmer in this free video on gourd gardening.

Basil is a summer herb that is sensitive to cold temperatures and best harvested when the top is leafy. Find out why long, flowering stalks aren't optimal in basil plants with help from an organic...

Oregano is a shrubby plant that can survive throughout the year if it is kept in a place that is free of weeds. Harvest oregano plants near the base with help from an organic farmer in this free...

Beets can be grown year-round, and they like well-drained, loose soil that is kept in raised beds. Find out how to plant beets in a row with a common garden seeder with help from an organic farmer...

Broccoli is a plant that is easy to grow in cold temperature, and it's a plant that likes well-drained soil. Make sure to give broccoli plants space to unfold with help from an organic farmer in...

Carrots should be planted in the spring, before the last frost date, and they should be placed in ground that is loose and deep. Find out why carrots should be planted in rows with help from an...

Almost any plant or animal can be put into a compost pile, with some examples including flowers, corn husks and grass. Find out whether corn cobs or bones can be used in compost piles with help...

Potato plants are fast growing and grow mostly in the spring and during the middle of the summer. Discover why it's best to store potatoes in a cool, dry area with information from an organic...

Zinnias are one of the most commonly cut flowers that grow with very long stems. Prepare a fluffy soil bed with plenty of compost to grow zinnias with help from an organic farmer in this free...

Carrots should be harvested by loosening the soil around the roots of the carrots. Find out why carrots are best stored in root cellars with help from an organic farmer in this free video on root...

Lettuce is a cold weather crop that flourishes in the early spring, late summer or fall. Find out why lettuce should be placed in cold water immediately after it is harvested with help from an...

A pepper is ready to harvest when the pepper is sticky and thick-walled. Find out why peppers should be placed in a refrigerator right after harvest with help from an organic farmer in this free...

In order to protect garden plants or vegetables from frost, a thin sheet called a row cover can be used to let light and rain through. Consider using a sprinkler to keep outdoor plants from...

A raised-bed garden is beneficial in that the soil within the garden bed is not so condensed and that the beds tend to warm up faster in the spring. Plant a raised-bed garden with seeds and a...

In order to grow green peppers, it's best to start off with a well-tilled garden bed that is deep with compost or manure. Use one green pepper seed per hole for a green pepper plant with help from...

Sweet potato plants should be placed right in the ground about 2 inches deep, and they should be well-watered. Find out why sweet potatoes flourish in hot conditions with help from an organic...

Growing vegetables in rows allows a gardener or farmer to control the spacing and it helps to get rid of weeds. Use a raised bed system when planting a vegetable garden in rows with help from an...

In order to build a raised garden bed, it's important to clear all of the weeds and to use a rototiller. Avoid walking on a raised bed so that roots remain undisturbed by following the advice of...

Bell peppers should be planted after the last frost in an area that is free of living weeds. Find out why bell peppers are best grown 18 inches apart with help from an organic farmer in this free...

Depending on the season, a gardener or farmer will be sowing their seeds before or after the last frost. Use a common garden trowel to make rows in the soil with help from an organic farmer in...

Raised beds are important for vegetable gardening in that the fluffiness of the soil will determine how big and strong a plant can grow. Use raised beds to provide a shelter against flooding with...

Raised beds are great for organic vegetable gardens because they are soil-focused and allow a healthier, fluffier soil for the plants to rely upon. Use compost in a raised bed to improve soil...

In order to plant spinach, first prepare a well-groomed seed bed that is damp and has plenty of soil fluff. Use a garden seeder to plant spinach at the proper spacing with help from an organic...

Swiss chard is best planted in the spring in well-tilled soil. Incorporate as much compost into the soil before planting Swiss chard with help from an organic farmer in this free video on...

Garlic is usually planted in the fall after it starts to frost, but before the soil is unworkable. Plant garlic cloves with the bottom of the bulb down with help from an organic farmer in this...

Winter squash will grow and flourish during the summer months, but it needs to be removed from the ground before it starts freezing. Use clippers to harvest winter squash with help from an organic...

Spinach is a cold-loving plant that should be able to grow year-round, but it is grown best in this spring and fall. Harvest spinach as baby spinach or big-leaf cooking spinach with help from an...

Rosemary is a woody shrub that is perennial in some places, and it is often grown indoors like a houseplant. Use clippers to harvest rosemary, and allow it to repopulate itself with help from an...

Sage is a low-lying perennial shrub that is tolerant of cold conditions and best harvested by taking off the sprigs one-at-a-time. Bundle sage and hang it up to dry so that it maintains its aroma...

Summer squash, which includes zucchini, is a warm-weather plant that loves the heat of the summer months. Use a rototiller to get summer squash out of the ground with help from an organic farmer...

Transplanting vegetables, such as black cherry tomatoes, can utilize six-pack cells or clumps of tomatoes to get a head start on the season. Transplant cherry tomatoes with a professional...

Flowers can be transplanted before the normal growing season by using a greenhouse and committing a little space to seedlings. Transplant flowers with a professional permaculture gardener in this...

Overlapping crops in the greenhouse soil can help produce more full-grown crops by transplanting vegetables in closer succession. Plant crops in rolling succession with a professional permaculture...

Growing kiwis in colder climates, like New England, is easy with greenhouses and a system for managing male and female vines. Grow kiwis in New England with tips from a professional permaculture...

Cutting off fig trees requires splitting the baby plants and re-potting them with enough soil to grow in a greenhouse during cold seasons. Grow figs in New England with tips from a professional...

Mass propagate scallions and Spanish onions by getting an early start in greenhouses during colder months before transplanting them into an outdoor garden. Transplant onions with a professional...

Plant bean seeds as early as April by using a greenhouse and preparing to transplant beans as they grow too large indoors. Get tips for planting bean seeds from a professional permaculture...

Growing vegetables and food crops takes extra transplants when taking advantage of small spaces in greenhouses. Learn why multiple transplants can help vegetables from a professional permaculture...

Bok choy or cabbages are vegetables that can be transplanted more than once in greenhouses before taking root outdoors. Transplant brassicas such as bok choy with a professional permaculture...

Transplanting lettuce can involve splitting the young vegetables and helping them spread in planters before moving them outdoors. Transplant lettuce with a professional permaculture gardener in...

The many kinds of lettuce mix well, so transplant these vegetables indoors and out without worrying about mixing varieties. Mix lettuces in a garden with a professional permaculture gardener in...