Farming Chart

Pumpkin seeds won’t germinate if planted in cool soil; they’ll rot. Wait until soil has warmed to at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Below that and … Read more

The seed goes into ground, and then nothing much. It swells; it tears at its coat; a hook pries upward through the crust, dragging the … Read more

PLANTING A sunflower seed into a warm bed of earth is an act of waiting. You are waiting for time and sunlight, and waiting on … Read more

I wish there were a way to know when the right time is to plant limas. Because if you plant them too soon, something funny … Read more

They’re yellowing, stalling, and won’t even climb. You yank out your pea plants and discover they’re sickly rather then productive. You probably treated them right … Read more

Radish seeds: Drop ’em in the ground with abandon; within three weeks, voila! Radishes, ready for eating. Fast is why they’re a favorite vegetable of … Read more

Why didn’t my cucumber seeds come up? Sow, then wait, then…nothing. You think something’s wrong with the seed, right? Not usually. Usually it has everything … Read more

It’s late spring when it’s warm enough for planting green beans. How do you know? Dig around with your finger to feel if the soil … Read more

It’s all about timing when it comes to a watermelon. Sometimes the crop are good and other times it is not so much, but it … Read more

Returning home after a few days away can cause certain level of worry about the garden: Did things stretch out? Did tomatoes turn yellow (from … Read more

A seed is A tiny, tough object. You plant it in the earth, where moisture loosens its outer husk, and warmth within starts life’s chemical … Read more