Hello! I live in Toronto and want to know whether adding wood ash to soil will speed the germination time of onion seeds (i.e. the time it takes for a seed to sprout). I want to do this indoors. If…
Hi, I planted dwarf curly kale in a container (on our deck).
a) I wondered why the leaves are such a pale green and not a robust dark green
b) the very edges of the curly leaves sometimes turn a…
My tomato fruits are pretty big at the bottom, but they become smaller and smaller on the upper parts of the plants.
I would like to know why and how to grow bigger fruits.
Also How many fruits/cluster should be…
Could you please let me know what went wrong with the pepper leaves? Please see the attached picture.…
Could I plant allium seeds in the fall? How deep should they be planted? Will they flower next spring?…
I was wondering if zucchini needs to be hand pollinated. Do zucchini grow better when hand pollinated. How long does female flowers open? What time of the day do they start to open? Would you share any tips in terms…
The leaves of my tomato seedlings are yellowing. What might cause the problem? How to solve the problem. Can I transplant them now or should I leave them in the pot until they become stronger .
Thank you.…
When is it safe to plant cherry tomato seedlings in the ground in Toronto?…
Hi there.
I’d like to know if there is a way to safely reuse outdoor container soil. Last year we grew a number of vegetables in containers in our small greenhouse and around the backyard. The soil was purchased in…
Should I add sand to an existing veggie garden bed?
Some recommend peat moss, sheep manure and compost. What is the best ratio?
What type of ingredients should I add to a new veggie bed? What is the best ratio?…
