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How To Grow

How to Grow Sunflowers

category: How to Grow Flowers

How to Grow Sunflowers

Sunflowers will grow in just about any well-drained soil, and they are drought tolerant. To grow sunflowers from seed, to grow really big plants with really big flowers, enrich the soil with organic matter and incorporate 2 cups of complete organic fertilizer per 3m (10′) of row, and irrigate regularly. When the plants are 30cm (12) tall, dissolve 5ml (1 tsp) of borax (for boron) in 350 ml (12 fl oz) of water and spread the solution over 5m (15′) of row. Be careful not to over-apply this solution. This application of boron will produce big seeds and flower heads. Do...

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How to Grow Verbena

category: How to Grow Flowers

How to Grow Verbena

Verbena is a perennial plant sometimes grown as an annual. It’s also known as Vervain, Purpletop, and Clustertop. Some references call this variety Brazilian Verbena, but this isn’t really correct, as the true Brazilian Verbena is Verbena brasiliensis. It is easy to grow Verbena just follow along. Latin Verbena bonariensis. Verbenaceae family. Difficulty Easy Season & Zone Exposure: Full sun Zone: 3-10 Timing Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting out. Vernalize seeds by sowing them in pre-moistened, sterilized seed starting mix in trays. Place trays in plastic bags inside the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Then bring trays up to 18-25°C (65-75°F),...

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How to Grow Squash

category: How to Grow Vegetables

How to Grow Squash

The three species of squash that we offer represent a wide variety of shapes and colours. Each will cross-pollinate readily within their species. For instance, all C. pepo will cross-pollinate with each other, but not with C. maxima or C. moschata. For people who want to save their seeds, this is a very important consideration. The fruits themselves will not be affected by cross pollination, but the seeds inside will be, so squash need to be grown in isolation from other members of their species if seed saving is the goal. Follow along with this handy How to Grow Squash from seeds Guide...

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How to Grow Stevia

category: How to Grow Herbs

How to Grow Stevia

Stevia is a genus in the sunflower family with about 240 known species. Sweetleaf is Stevia rebaudiana, which is native to South America. The greatest challenge with Stevia is germination. How to Grow Stevia from seeds ? Sweetleaf is famously difficult crop from seed. Once plants are established, they will grow well in hot weather, and are good candidates for summer containers. Sow seeds on the surface of damp, sterile seed mix, and use bottom heat. Warmth and bright light are necessary for germination. Be advised that germination is challenging. The germination rate shown on our packaging reflects laboratory conditions. Without...

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How to Grow Savory

category: How to Grow Herbs

How to Grow Savory

Summer savory is a half hardy annual. Winter savory is perennial. Both are well suited to container growing. All savories prefer full sun and well-drained, rather poor soil. Summer savory wants a warm, protected spot in the herb garden, while winter savory is less fussy. Do not feed with liquid fertilizer. Pick leaves as needed, and cut back if the plants begin to appear leggy. Follow this handy How to Grow Savory from seeds Guide and grow some spice. Latin Summer savory: Satureja hortensis & Winter savory: Satureja montana Family: Lamiaceae Difficulty Easy Season & Zone Exposure: Full sun Zone: Summer savory: All zones, not winter...

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