HOMESTEAD HOW-TO
This month is all about getting a head start on the season, from preparing garden beds to sowing seeds at just the right time. Here are some of the best plants to sow and grow in March.
Sweet peppers—including bell peppers, banana peppers, Italian sweet peppers, and cubanelles—are among the most popular crops to grow in a home garden.
Growing your own eggplants can feel like a huge achievement for any gardener! These notoriously slow-growing plants have a long growing season and can grow considerably as the summer progresses.
Sowing depth: 0.5 cm Spacing: 2 cm apart Germination time: 7-21 days Tip: Needs warmth and a long growing season.
There’s nothing more refreshing than a cool, crisp cucumber straight from the garden. Cucumbers are easy to grow at home and thrive in warm, well-drained soil.
All types of melon, including cantaloupes and watermelons, need plenty of sunshine and warm soil to thrive. Provide plenty of space in nutrient-rich soil for these hungry plants, and make sure to water regularly.
Cilantro is a fast-growing annual herb- perfect for your herb garden. Sow cilantro in modules for easier transplanting.