How To Grow — category: How to Grow Vegetables

The trick to growing spinach is to grow it fast and harvest it fast, and use the right varieties in the right season. Spinach bolts as the days get long and when the weather gets hot. That’s why spinach is usually grown in early spring and fall, in low temperatures and short days. Some varieties ddo a little better in long day, hot conditions. Pick them promptly in hot weather. For summer harvests, try New Zealand Spinach. Follow along with this handy How to Grow Spinach from Seed Guide and grow food. Latin Spinacia oleracea Family: Amaranthaceae Difficulty Easy Season & Zone Season:...

Fresh Brussels sprouts are a superb fall and winter treat. Like broccoli, these little “cabbages” are full of beta-carotene, vitamin C, and fibre. And after frost, they become sweet, as the plants create sugar for antifreeze. Keep your plants moist and well-mulched during the heat of summer, to ensure your supply of Brussels sprouts until the holidays. These big top-heavy plants are some of the easiest brassicas to grow. You should be able to expect a large harvest from only 4 or 5 plants. Follow along this handy How to Grow Brussels Sprouts and grow mini cabbages this season. Latin Brassica...

Quinoa greens are packed with vitamins and minerals, and have a nice, mild taste. The seeds can be ground into a flour that is gluten free, or simply cooked like rice. Follow along with this handy How to Grow Quinoa from seed Guide and grow some delicious, nutritious  grains this season for your family. Latin Chenopodium quinoa Family: Amaranthaceae Difficulty Easy We Recommend: Brightest Brilliant Rainbow (QN100) is one of the most attractive looking of all food crops – and then you get to eat it! We love this certified organic variety that is produced here in the Pacific Northwest. Season & Zone...

Many people feel that pole beans have a richer bean flavour than bush beans. The effort of trellising them is more than repaid by the ease of picking and their extended, abundant harvest. Pole beans are a good choice for small gardens because they use vertical space. Follow along with this handy How to Grow Pole Beans Guide  and grow food. Latin Phaseolus vulgaris Family: Fabaceae Difficulty Easy Season & Zone Season: Warm Season Exposure: Full-sun Zone: All zones Timing Direct sow from mid-May to the beginning of July. Try to plant during a warm, dry spell. Soil must be warm – if...

Potatoes are important to the self-sufficient gardener and the gourmet gardener. Easy to grow, highly nutritious and there is a variety for every use in the kitchen. Kids of all ages love to grow potatoes. Some are for baking, some are for salads, some for French fries. You should try them all! Follow along with this handy How to Grow Potatoes Guide and grow food.! Latin Solanum tuberosum Family: Solanaceae Difficulty Easy We Recommend: Sieglinde “German Butter” Potato (PT610). This heirloom variety is so loved for its delicate flavour that many growers don’t bother with the other varieties. Potatoes are usually selected by...