Fruit & Vegetable Gardening

Pineapples are a delicious tropical fruit that also happen to grow from a fascinating plant. The life cycle of a pineapple plant involves several distinct stages taking over a year to go from planting to fruit harvest. Understanding the phases of pineapple growth is key for successful cultivation. Overview of the Pineapple Plant Life Cycle … Read more

Carrots are one of the most popular and versatile vegetables around. Their sweet, crunchy taste makes them a delightful addition to salads, soups side dishes and more. As a root vegetable, carrots tend to have a fairly long shelf life. But what happens once that best by date on the package passes? Are carrots still … Read more

Grapes naturally grow in bunches, with dozens or even hundreds of berries clustered together on a single stem. But just how many individual grapes can you expect to find in a typical grape bunch? Here’s a comprehensive look at the factors influencing grape counts and what a standard cluster contains. The Average Number of Grapes … Read more

As a prolific vegetable that’s easy to grow, cucumbers are a staple of many home gardens. And pickling cucumbers are a favorite type to plant for their bumper crops of crunchy, flavorful fruits. But when it comes to harvesting pickling cukes, it can be tricky to know the perfect size to pick them at. So … Read more

Beni imo also known as the Okinawan or Hawaiian sweet potato is a delicious and nutrient-dense purple-fleshed sweet potato variety. While most sweet potatoes are started from slips or cuttings, it is possible to grow beni imo sweet potatoes from seeds as well. Growing from seed allows you to produce many more plants and gives … Read more

Venus flytraps are fascinating carnivorous plants that use their iconic snap traps to capture insect prey But just how quickly do these unusual plants grow from tiny seeds into mature specimens with full-sized traps? Let’s take a closer look at the growth rate and timeline for Venus flytraps Venus Flytrap Growth Stages The growth of … Read more

Have you ever sliced open a tomato and been startled to see little sprouts emerging from seeds inside? This strange phenomenon has a name – vivipary. Here’s an explanation of what causes seeds to sprout prematurely inside tomatoes, what vivipary means, and whether these sprouted tomatoes are still safe to eat. What is Vivipary? Vivipary … Read more

At first glance, crab apples and regular apples appear very similar. However, there are some important distinctions between these two types of fruit trees. While both are in the Malus genus, crab apples and traditional apples exhibit key differences in fruit size, flavor, and usage. Understanding the unique traits of each can help you determine … Read more

Sweet banana peppers are a popular variety of pepper prized for their sweet, mild flavor These elongated, tapered peppers grow on compact plants that reach 16-24 inches in height when fully mature Here’s a closer look at how tall sweet banana pepper plants grow and tips for getting the most out of these prolific producers. … Read more