Comments on: Experts Pick Three Great Vegetables To Grow

By: Seasonal Wisdom

Seasonal Wisdom — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:09:58 +0000

Robin and Liz: Thanks for clearing up that mystery. I’ve grown a lot of vegetables from seeds over the years, but I’m no expert on cross-breeding between plants. Personally, I’ve found that practicing crop rotation and maintaining healthy soil with lots of organic matter are two important criteria for growing melons and squashes. Keeping the leaves dry helps prevent fungal diseases too. Appreciate both of your comments, and enjoy your harvest this year. Teresa

By: Liz McLellan

Liz McLellan — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:23:56 +0000

Robin! Thank you so much. I wasn’t exactly sure why my results were not all that thrilling, I was not sure why. I know the Rouge de vif…had far from ideal conditions last year. The seedlings for both the Kuri and the Rouge de vif look spectacular this year so hopefully I will have better results to report. I defaulted to a colorful description I’m afraid… which was perhaps funny – but not all that accurate. Thank you for the clarity!

By: Robin

Robin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:57:14 +0000

The pumpkins you grew last year were a result of pollination the previous year. You can plant a dozen varieties of pumpkins and get exactly what you planted from the seeds that year. Cross pollination shows in the following generation, not the current year. I transplant my Rouge vif D’Etempes seedlings 3′ apart in hole I’ve filled with compost. They need 100+ days to maturity to reach the stunning shade of red they turn when ripe.

Rouge and Red Kuri are cucurbita and will cross but you won’t get the results of that cross in this year’s crop.

By: Liz McLellan

Liz McLellan — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:06:44 +0000

So happy to be in such good company! – Also I am stealing the purple wicker idea. Love LOVE LOVE that!

By: Seasonal Wisdom

Seasonal Wisdom — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:29:36 +0000

In reply to Shawna Coronado.

Shawna, thanks for your great tips. You all had some very interesting ideas — not your run-of-the-mill veggie choices, that’s for sure. xo Teresa

By: Seasonal Wisdom

Seasonal Wisdom — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:28:46 +0000

In reply to Jennie Brooks.

I love your attitude, Jennie! Have fun in your garden this year, and thanks so much for stopping by. Lots of good giveaways await, which might be helpful for your new garden. All best, Teresa

By: Shawna Coronado

Shawna Coronado — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:17:06 +0000

Thanks for including me in this awesome line up of outstanding bloggers. Love the tips and great ideas!

Shawna

By: Jennie Brooks

Jennie Brooks — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:04:34 +0000

jazzed is going to be my new word. love the way it’s used. i have only had a home garden, and a home of my own, for a little over 2 years now. i am constantly trying new things. if isomething doesn’t work, i just plant more seeds until something does.

By: Seasonal Wisdom

Seasonal Wisdom — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:35:54 +0000

In reply to Annie Haven | Authentic Haven Brand.

Thanks, Annie. They came up with some rather interesting choices, don’t you think? Best regards, Teresa

By: Annie Haven | Authentic Haven Brand

Annie Haven | Authentic Haven Brand — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:29:58 +0000

great article Love those garden gals and you too