Crop planning, where to plant
Once you know how many square feet of each crop you need, you have to decide what crop goes where. It may help to draw a diagram of all of … Read More
Author: Frank Tozer
Crop planning, what to plant
If your garden is to realize its full potential for productivity you will need to get organized, so you know what to plant, when it should be done and where … Read More
Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea botrytis group Introduction: The cauliflower is sometimes considered to be the most refined member of the Brassica family, I don’t quite know what that means, but I do … Read More
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis Lamiaceae This creeping perennial is locally naturalised across the country, especially in the south. It is fairly easy to identify by its pronounced lemon odor and flavor. Flavoring: … Read More
Crop spacing
It is important that plants are spaced the right distance apart. Too far apart and space is wasted, too close together and they compete with each other. Every garden book … Read More
Drip irrigation
If summers are dry and water is scarce in your garden you should consider drip irrigation. It doesn’t make a lot of sense if you get plenty of rainfall in … Read More
Bok Choy, Pak Choy
Brassica rapa var chinensis This ancient Chinese crop has been grown for at least 2000 years and probably a lot longer. Since that time its use has spread throughout most … Read More
