How to grow broccoli
Few people know how to grow broccoli and the reason is because not many people like this amazing vegetable. Not many people know this but studies have showed that broccoli contains a substance that helps us fight cancer. The main reason why we do not like it is because we do not know how to properly cook it. Many parents boil it and give it to their children so it is of no surprise to us that they do not want to eat it. This vegetable is specific to the cool season because it likes low temperatures.
Here is how to grow broccoli in your garden:
· The first thing that you need to do every time you want to grow vegetables is choose the area in your garden where you are going to plant them. Of course each veggie has its own condition that need to be met in terms of light, drainage and type of soil. For broccoli you will need to find an area that is sunny or at least partially sunny, it must be well drained and you should have not cultivated any members of the Brassica genus for at least four years in that area.
· The Ph of the soil must be between 6.2 and 7.2. If the ph of your soil is not situated between these parameters then you need to add a lot of compost and rotten fertilizer.
· Add the seeds into the ground three weeks before the last frost if you live in a cool area and in the spring if you live in a warm area.
· If you want to grow broccoli faster you should start cultivating your seeds indoors six weeks before the last frost.
· To give your plant a boost add on the top the broccoli, when it is about an inch, rotten manure.
· Make sure that you water your veggie every week. It is very important to keep the soil moist.
· Every once in a while make sure that you remove all the weeds that grow between the broccoli plants.
· Start harvesting your broccoli as soon as it is big enough to eat. Do not leave it too long on the plant because if your broccoli will get to big it will not be good for consumption.
Now that you know how to grow broccoli we hope that you will at least try it. Make sure that you follow all the steps and you will have no problems.
How to grow celery
These days, people seem to be more than ever aware of the health benefits vegetables bring to them. More and more house owners want to cultivate their gardens with various vegetables they like to include in their daily meals. And there is no wonder they do so, as the vegetables they grow in their gardens can give them that green and fresh ingredients that can be part of many delicious foods. Among other legumes and vegetable that give people the necessary amounts of minerals and vitamins we need to mention celery.
The first thing you need to know about this vegetable is that it is very low on calories, but high on minerals and vitamins. Although you may say this veggie it tasteless, you need to know it enhances the overall taste of many soups and stews. Moreover, it can be eaten either fresh in making different salads or boiled and fried in garnishing different stews and sauces.
If you want to know how to grow celery, you need to follow a few steps in having its seeds cultivated and brought to germination.
You should know that in order to have this plant brought to maturity you need to provide it with a soil rich in nutrients and to water it frequently as it doesn’t tolerate dryness. The soil needs to be weed-free and you should also use some fertilizer or fish manure to optimally grow celery.
Usually, people like to plant celery seeds indoors prior to maturing them in their garden. This thing is mostly due to the fact celery seeds need moderate temperatures and conditions in order to germinate and grow into small plants.
In learning how to grow celery, you should also be aware of the fact this plant requires a great deal of time to mature. In planting your seeds indoors you need to know they don’t need to go too deep inside the sand. Instead a shallow sand covering should work for them. Once the weather outside is fine and warm you can plant the small celery plants into your garden. Furthermore, in learning how to grow celery in your garden, you need to know your small plants need to be cultivated in trenches. Dig some small holes in your trenches in order to place your celery roots inside them. Make sure to half fill the holes with water in order to help your plants firm their roots into the soil. And don’t forget celery plants are sensitive to extreme weather conditions so, if possible place them in a spot where they can be protected against extreme heat and direct sunlight.
The first thing you need to know about this vegetable is that it is very low on calories, but high on minerals and vitamins. Although you may say this veggie it tasteless, you need to know it enhances the overall taste of many soups and stews. Moreover, it can be eaten either fresh in making different salads or boiled and fried in garnishing different stews and sauces.
If you want to know how to grow celery, you need to follow a few steps in having its seeds cultivated and brought to germination.
You should know that in order to have this plant brought to maturity you need to provide it with a soil rich in nutrients and to water it frequently as it doesn’t tolerate dryness. The soil needs to be weed-free and you should also use some fertilizer or fish manure to optimally grow celery.
Usually, people like to plant celery seeds indoors prior to maturing them in their garden. This thing is mostly due to the fact celery seeds need moderate temperatures and conditions in order to germinate and grow into small plants.
In learning how to grow celery, you should also be aware of the fact this plant requires a great deal of time to mature. In planting your seeds indoors you need to know they don’t need to go too deep inside the sand. Instead a shallow sand covering should work for them. Once the weather outside is fine and warm you can plant the small celery plants into your garden. Furthermore, in learning how to grow celery in your garden, you need to know your small plants need to be cultivated in trenches. Dig some small holes in your trenches in order to place your celery roots inside them. Make sure to half fill the holes with water in order to help your plants firm their roots into the soil. And don’t forget celery plants are sensitive to extreme weather conditions so, if possible place them in a spot where they can be protected against extreme heat and direct sunlight.