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Quick growing swiss chard in containers at home garden in USA

Swiss chard is one of the most significant leafy vegetables in terms of its nutrients, color, and appearance. Although generally, people want to grow maroon stalk swiss chard for those who don't know, swiss chard has also a variety of greens stalk. Even you can grow them in a single container if you practice the right method with precise transplantation.  It is a very common mistake people do while transplantation of such short-roots plants, especially for beginners. Don't worry, I'll explain to you every single detail possible at the beginner level to grow swiss chard in containers.  Growing swiss chard in containers at home garden It is always better to grow swiss chard from seeds in containers instead of cuttings. You can sow both green and maroon stalk swiss chard in nursery cups at once separately. Further, you need to transplant young plants in bigger containers. Better to start sowing seeds from spring to harvest longer in moderate light. But before that, let's h...

Guide to grow stress free green onions indoors in containers in USA

Growing green onions indoors is a better situation control indoors instead of growing them outdoors in odd growing conditions. For beginners, it is not as difficult as other leafy vegetables are to handle. Care of green onion plants is very necessary for the early stages before roots get established either in containers or in the ground.  Here, I'll tell you about growing green onions indoors in a container at a beginner level so everyone can grow them on their own and become free from market dependence. Growing green onions indoors Every year I and my teammates grow green onions in a very decent amount so our family can fulfill their needs. Don't worry, I will help you with the depth of green onion growing. Although there are both ways to grow them from market cuttings and seeds I prefer to grow them from seeds indoors. Though growing from cuttings is a faster way but not as yield-producing as growing from seeds. Let's understand some basics of growing green onions in cont...

Bermuda grass Vs Crabgrass Turf comparison in USA

Bermuda grass is one of the best warm climate lawn grass and a very popular among lawn owners in warm regions. Crabgrass is considered a weed in the lawn that is highly invasive but still, can we compare them both as lawn grass?  Well, if you consider crabgrass in the lawn, it is low in maintenance and expands too fast which reduces the chances of weeds in its area. But still, is it good to consider it for the lawn? Well, we've to go through some valid points and explanations to compare Bermuda grass and crabgrass. Remember, you can compare these two as you compare ryegrass vs fescue. Bermuda grass vs Crabgrass Even after being a weed grass, crabgrass can invade even the Bermuda grass lawn in a very short time. Here, we'll see what is more effective in both to grow as lawn grasses and then we'll come to the final verdict. You can also compare Bermuda grass with other grasses like Bermuda Vs centipede grass. But first, I want to start with the identification of Bermuda and c...

Medically helpful Arugula plants growing indoors and outdoors in USA

Generally, people consume arugula leaves raw in salad and several other ways. These leaves are antioxidants and medically helpful if one consumes them in the right amount. Although, these leaves are a bit spicy and very healthy for daily consumption in a certain amount.  Growing them indoors is not a very big task in cool climates. These are very quick harvesting plants and even a beginner can grow them easily indoors or outdoors.  So let's understand how one can grow arugula plants in cool and warm climates(even that is difficult).  Growing arugula plants indoors in containers Growing in containers is quite easy to manage arugula plants indoors or outdoors. With the minor difficult level of growth, still you must have proper knowledge of gardening such plants with their nature of growing. But don't worry gardeners, I'm here to help you to grow arugula plants at home.  Let's start with the growing season of arugula and its growing conditions.  Season of growing ...

Growing garlic bulbs from cloves in backyard garden in USA

Growing garlic in the garden is a good option for a long time. Though garlic takes about 6 to 8 months to become mature you can store garlic till the next season. So there is no doubt about its cultivation in the garden. Also, it is easier to grow in a garden if you follow the right procedure. Instead of growing garlic from seeds, let's understand to grow them with garlic cloves. But you need some preparation before sowing garlic cloves and you can't grow them directly in the soil. So let's understand how to grow garlic bulbs at the beginner level.  How to grow garlic from cloves Growing garlic from seeds takes a lot of time initially to establish their roots. With time, the size of garlic may depend and become sensitive to the growing conditions. So it can vary even if it is a quality seed. So instead of growing them with seeds, we prefer to grow them with cloves. But before telling you the procedure to grow garlic from cloves, you should know the basic conditions and seas...

Growing Celery in pots/containers in home garden(USA)

A very low-calorie plant, celery is very good for health if you are thinking about weight loss. It is easy to grow them in containers with their root bulbs. Don't bother about the opinions of people about the celery growing method even if you are a beginner. Its nature is biennial but you can consider it annual because of the early harvesting time. Growing celery from seeds has less mortality rate than growing from bulbs. But still, it's not impossible to grow them from bulbs. For that, you need some preparation ahead before sowing them.  So let's understand these methods of growing celery in containers at home. Growing celery in the garden Let's understand how to grow celery in containers either indoors or outdoors. But before the method of growing, I want you to understand their growing conditions and requirements first.  Season of growing and harvesting In cool climates, you can start celery growing from cuttings either from spring or fall. Even you can grow them ind...

Growing Cantaloupe from seeds in home garden step by step in USA

Cantaloupe is slightly different from musk melon. Although cantaloupe grows in the same manner, a different variety of fruit. It grows similarly to the melon on vines and needs full sunlight to grow and become mature.  It is easier and less maintenance is required to grow cantaloupe in the home garden. But you only need some arrangements during earlier growth to adjust the fruits. Once you will have done that, you can grow them in the least requirements for many years in your garden. It is an annual vine plant that produces fruits only for a season in a year. These kinds of plants grow best in warm climates and perform better in enough moisture and regular sunlight. Growing cantaloupe in the home garden Growing cantaloupe is not a very big task even for beginners. They can grow them easily if they are starting from scratch but they need at least basic info. Don't worry, I'm here to help every one of you grow cantaloupe in your home garden because I'm growing them in my yard...

Growing guide for cabbage from seeds in containers even if you're a beginner(USA)

Cabbage vegetable is ideal for cool climates to grow in a container. It hesitates intense sunlight and heat stress. Fresh garden cabbage is a very good option in both cool and warm climates. People make create hype about this that it gets pests and insects very easily but don't tell you the basic cause of it.  Here, I'll clear your doubts about cabbage growing in containers and give you a detailed guide about growing it at the beginner level.  Growing cabbage from seeds in containers Cabbage is a seasonal vegetable that you can grow in your home containers easily if you know the basics of growing it. But just the info is not enough to grow cabbage, there are many challenges while growing it at the beginner level.  Don't worry, I'm here to help you as always. I'll tell you how to grow them with simple steps. But before that, take a brief of the basic growing conditions and season of growing cabbage.  Season of growing cabbage In cool climates, one can start cabbage c...

Fundamental guide to grow Carpet and Shasta Daisy flowers in garden in USA

One of the best and low maintenance perennial garden flower plants Shasta and Carpet daisy are similar growing plants. They grow in almost similar conditions. They like full sunlight and have perennial nature.  Although they grow in similar conditions their features are slightly different. I'm not suggesting you grow them mixed in the same garden section. You can grow them on a certain gap while you transplant the nursery plants.  Here, I'll explain to you all the growing conditions, seasons, and methods of growing Shasta and Carpet daisies. So if I don't use a particular word for Shasta or Daisy then don't get confused info is the same for both. Growing Shasta and Carpet daisy in garden Shasta and Carpet daisies are almost similar-looking flowers and you can identify them easily. They grow from 2 to 4 feet maximum in the garden. These white petals flowers look very attractive and cover the ground like a carpet.  Their growing process is very easy if you know the basics...

Gardyn 2.0 Vs Gardyn 3.0 comparison in USA

If you are confused between Gardyn 2.0 and Gardyn 3.0 hydroponic systems, you are at the right place to find the answer. Though Gardyn 2.0 and 3.0 both produce the same results there are some changes and added new features in Gardyn 3.0 system that makes it slightly costlier than the 2.0 system. The query is very popular among people with the development of indoor hydroponic systems that Is hydroponic really safe for indoors? From growing process to time all are the same but still, they are different from each other on a different note. Let's discuss the difference between Gardyn 2.0 and 3.0 in more detail.  Gardyn 2.0 Vs Gardyn 3.0 comparison For those who don't know how Gardyn hydroponic system works, it is advised you know that first and then move on further. Let's understand Gardyn hydroponic system in brief. What is Gardyn hydroponic system? Gardyn provides an indoor automatic hydroponic system with a soil-less gardening method to grow leafy vegetables mostly. It is af...