Squashes can be divided into summer squashes and winter squashes but both the varieties grow on vines and have yellow flowers. The summer squash includes a wide variety of squashes in different colors and shapes. Some of them are straight necked, crooked necked, Zucchini, etc. Winter varieties include acorn, butternut, spaghetti, etc and they too come in different sizes, shapes and colors.

The main essentials needed for the growth of squash is good sunlight, fertile soil and adequate moisture. Care should be taken to plant squash when the temperature in the area is about 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Planters usually plant squash seeds in a mound of about one or two feet in diameter. The soil should be well prepared by adding organic matter which includes compost and decomposed manure.

The seeds should be sowed only when the danger of frost is completely eliminated and the soil is warm. The mounds made for summer squash should be roughly 3to 4 feet apart and the winter squash should be spaced about 4 to 5 feet apart. The squash seeds can be prepared for planting 3 to 4 weeks before the planting date. The seeds can be planted in peat pots but care should be taken that there is no root disturbances of the seedlings while transplanting. The seedlings should be hardened before planting them in the garden to lessen or reduce the impact and shock of transplanting.

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Organic gardening is growing in popularity as people increasingly see the need to avoid chemicals and synthetic products. Organic gardens also provide protection form genetically modified organisms (GMO) in the garden.

Those who take up organic gardening often are at a loss as to where to buy supplies. They don’t know what products they need for soil nourishment or pest control. They may not know how much water to supply, or how to go about composting kitchen scraps for their gardens. They need more than a few organic garden tips and ideas.

Organic garden helpful ideas and tips are widely available, if you know where to find them. Here are a few places to begin your search.

Organic Garden Helpful Ideas

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You’ve decided to plant a garden but you need basic gardening tips for beginners, this is the place to be. Gardening has become a delightful hobby for people all over the world.

There are many rewards for the gardener, the visuals of his creation, the scent of the blooms, great fresh air and lots of exercise. Imagine a weekend spent in the yard with your feet up drinking in the spectacular gardens that you have created the fruits of your labor and love. If you are a beginner gardener, here are some basic gardening tips. No matter how much room you have, you can create a masterpiece garden.

The basic garden tips for beginners will help you create new gardens and make it a successful and joyful experience. In the beginning go slowly, start small but use your imagination. Choose a project that will not take a long time to complete. If it takes you weeks to finish a project you will get frustrated and start to hate the project you wanted to enjoy. Even if you have 75 or 100 square feet you will be amazed at how much you can plant.

If you are determined to have a larger project, then work in sections and turn your attention to one area at a time. This way as each section is finished you can enjoy that completed job. This will also build up your confidence as you go along making the next section not so daunting.

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Whether you call them peppers or capsicums, these vegetables are one of the easiest and most rewarding to grow. They are also delicious both raw and cooked, and they make a versatile ingredient in many recipes.

Related to the chilli plant, capsicums are more usually referred to as sweet or bell peppers, not surprisingly because of the taste and shape. They are regarded as warm-weather vegetables and have a similar “culture” to tomatoes and aubergines (or eggplants).

There are a number of different sweet pepper cultivars, some of which have a slightly thicker “skin” than others, and some of which are sweeter than others. Generally, red and yellow peppers are sweet and their skin is thin. Green peppers, on the other hand, have a more pungent (slightly bitter) and less subtle taste. In fact many people avoid eating raw green peppers because of this.

They are not in any way related to the true pepper, Piper nigrum, which grows on vines that are indigenous to India and Malaysia, and which produces corns which we generally grind for cooking and flavouring food.

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If you want to be strong like Popeye, you should grow spinach in your garden. it is not overly difficult to grow. Fertile soil that is not too heavy and offers a PH between 6 and 7 is ideal for successfully growing it. it grows well in full sunlight. If you live in a climate where the days get overly warm, however, you will want to plant it in an area where it will receive some shade. it does not grow well if it is exposed on a regular basis to temperatures at that go beyond 75 degrees.

You can prepare the soil before planting it by adding organic compost or an organic fertilizer in the soil. You can begin planting it about 1 to 2 months before the last expected frost. There should be about 2 inches distance between each seed which should be planted ½ inch down in the soil. Do not place too much soil on top of the seeds.

Seeds typically take a week or two until they germinate. You will give the spinach plants more space to expand after they have grown at least 4 inches. At that time you should thin out the garden so that there is no less than six inches between plants.

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Growing squash in the southern United States is a part of the culture as well as being a nutritional part of meals all over the world. Some varieties are classified as summer squash and some are classified as winter squash. The most common of the summer squash varieties are the yellow straight necked or crook necked that are often sliced and fried or added to stir fry dishes.

Zucchini are popular summer squashes for frying, stir frying, cubing to add to soups or salads as well as grating to be used in zucchini bread much in the same way bananas are used for banana bread. The common winter varieties are butternut, acorn, and spaghetti squashes. Butternut squash is often used for fall soups and can be baked and served in a similar fashion as baked sweet potatoes.

The fact is there are literally thousands of species and subspecies in the family Curcurbitaceae and many forms have originated and migrated all over the world. With the range in sizes, colors, flavors, shapes, and growing seasons, they are perhaps one of the more versatile vegetable groups. Along with the classification of summer and winter squashes, there are also vine type and bush type plants. It is important to know which type when planning the garden area as vines will tend to wrap around other plants to use as support as they grow.

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Along with lettuce, beets and turnips, the radish is oldest vegetables to be cultivated by man. The radish first appeared in the United States arriving with the first English colonists and became a standard in early American gardens. Fast growing and undemanding the radish remains one of the most popular vegetables grown in modern gardens.

Radishes will grow almost anywhere in almost any type of soil making them an excellent choice for the beginning gardener. They can also easily be grown by those with limited growing spaces such as apartment dwellers. Once the seeds are planted they thrive in planters, terrace boxes and even window sill pots also making them a good choice for container gardening.

This zesty vegetable is usually grouped into two categories spring radishes and fall or winter radishes. The spring radishes are smaller, quick growing and mature in about 3 1/2 weeks.

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Growing peppers can add some spice to your foods and some beautiful colors to your garden. Although not the most difficult vegetables to grow, you will need to take care in order to grow healthy peppers.

It is actually best to start growing your pepper plants inside. You can do this eight weeks or so before the anticipated last frost of the winter so they are ready to plant when the weather starts to warm up. You do not want to plant or transplant pepper plants outside if there is still a threat of frost.

You will want to select a location for your pepper garden with warm soil and lots of sunlight. Soil will need to be moist but should not be overly wet. You should add compost and an organic fertilizer to the soil before planning.

Your pepper plants will do well if they are given garden fertilizer at the time of planting. They probably will not need feeding again until the peppers start to grow. At this time, you will want to use fertilizers with very little Nitrogen but a lot of potassium and phosphorous.

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If you’d like to grow a tasty crop of cucumbers, here’s some advice to help you along. When growing cucumbers plant them in an area that gets several hours of direct sunlight daily. The cucumber can be grown on a trellis in the smallest of space.

Early summer is the best time to plant cucumbers. If you plant them too early and a frost comes through, the plant will be damaged or killed. The ideal temperature for growing cucumbers is around 70 degrees. As is the case with many vegetables, well-drained soil is a big plus. Adding good compost and mixing it in thoroughly helps prevent soil from becoming waterlogged. You want the pH to hover around 6.5, which compost will help you achieve.

When a growing cucumber begins to flower a good fertilizer can be used. Using a root builder when the plants are getting started can increase the crop. When possible use only natural products so the plants develop a strong immune system that can fight off disease and pests. If you experience drought condition adding a 3-inch layer of mulch will help preserve moisture below the surface.

Harvesting cucumbers:

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Though basil is often associated with Italian cooking, it is often found in many places around the world. There are various basil plant varieties, and the flavors can vary from spicy tropical flavors to sour, lemony flavors. In India, basil is often called Tulsi and is thought to be a holy plant. There, the holy basil or Tulsi is used in worshiping the Gods and Goddess. Besides using it for taste or aroma, basil is also employed as a herb for medicine. As an example, it has been used to help boost metabolic rate, minimize blood pressure levels and prevent tetanus.

Scientifically called Ocimum basilicum, the plant is largely cultivated in sunny and hot climate circumstances. Typically, basil leaves are green in color, but can vary from violet to brown in color depending on the range. Growing basil can be a worthwhile business since the great flavors and aromas it brings to food are in demand.

Before growing basil you should understand the most ideal conditions under which it grows. In picking a basil variety, one can visit the neighborhood gardening retailer, where a salesperson will be able to instruct you on which sort of basil is best for your specific environment and for your particular tastes. Basil is generally durable enough so that most kinds can be cultivated in most areas. Some of the most common kinds are Lemon, Genovese, Lime, Holy Basil and Red Rubin.

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