The pointy end of the pit contains the embryo, which needs to be facing upwards towards the sun and warmth to germinate. The wider, rounded end contains the food source for the developing embryo.
Many gardeners have their favorite varieties of vegetables they grow year after year, but trying something new can be rewarding. Growing Stonehead cabbage is one of those pleasant surprises. Often lauded as the perfect cabbage, Stonehead hybrid cabbage is early maturing, tastes great and stores well. With such endearing qualities, it’s no wonder this 1969 AAS winner is still a popular choice among gardeners. What is Stonehead Hybrid Cabbage? Stonehead cabbag
Basil of any variety is a favorite herb of gardeners and chefs. One of the most important reasons we love this herb is its delectable fragrance. The French variety, Marseille, is among the most fragrant of them all. So, if you love the smell of basil, gather a little bit of Marseille basil information and get growing. What is Marseille Basil? Marseille is just one of many varieties of basil, and as the name suggests, it comes from France. It is sometimes called th
Bok choy is a member of one of my favorite vegetable families, the brassica family. It calls three of the most popular vegetables its own: broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. Oh, and don’t forget cabbage! See? I can’t get enough of the brassicas, and I bet you can’t either! Bok choy is another member of this cruciferous crew. And when you’re growing your own, you’re going to need to know when and how to pick it for the most delicious harvest ever
Tephrocactus geometricus is a species of cactus family native to the desert areas of Argentina and the areas along the Bolivian border. These miraculous dwarf succulents with almost geometrically correct structures in nature thrive in conditions that few other plant species can tolerate. It grows at an altitude of 7200-9500 feet in the blazing sun and baren, dry, sandy, or clay soil. The little plant is one of the showiest members of the subfamily Opunitaceae since it can offer so much: an irres