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About ThePlantLady

ThePlantLady.com is a library of gardening information compiled from many resources, including written texts, online databases, current research, and first-hand experience from farmers and gardeners. It includes growing requirements specific to each plant, as well as varietal information. My background in microbiology and chemistry allows me to tap into the scientific research being done today and digest it for the use of the home gardener or small farmer.

How to Grow Summer Squash

[stub] Botanical Information Taxonomy History Physical Description Varieties & Cultivars Categories or Types of Summer Squash Colors Available Varieties (link to ../category/cultivars/tag/Summer Squash) Growth Requirements Climate & Temperature Requirements Air Temperature Soil Temperature Humidity Day Length or Light Requirements Site Conditions Favored Soil Requirements Soil Texture pH Nutrient Requirements Propagation Methods of propagation Seed Division […]

How to Grow Winter Squash

[stub] Botanical Information Taxonomy History Physical Description Varieties & Cultivars Categories or Types of Winter Squash Colors Available Varieties (link to ../category/cultivars/tag/Winter Squash) Growth Requirements Climate & Temperature Requirements Air Temperature Soil Temperature Humidity Day Length or Light Requirements Site Conditions Favored Soil Requirements Soil Texture pH Nutrient Requirements Propagation Methods of propagation Seed Division […]

How to Grow Lettuce

[stub] Botanical Information Taxonomy History Physical Description Varieties & Cultivars Categories or Types of Lettuce Colors Available Varieties (link to ../category/cultivars/tag/Lettuce) Growth Requirements Climate & Temperature Requirements Air Temperature Soil Temperature Humidity Day Length or Light Requirements Site Conditions Favored Soil Requirements Soil Texture pH Nutrient Requirements Propagation Methods of propagation Seed Division Cuttings Transplanting […]

How to Grow Eggplant

[stub] Botanical Information Taxonomy History Physical Description Varieties & Cultivars Categories or Types of Eggplant Colors Available Varieties (link to ../category/cultivars/tag/Eggplant) Growth Requirements Climate & Temperature Requirements Air Temperature Soil Temperature Humidity Day Length or Light Requirements Site Conditions Favored Soil Requirements Soil Texture pH Nutrient Requirements Propagation Methods of propagation Seed Division Cuttings Transplanting […]

How to Grow Cauliflower

[stub] Botanical Information Taxonomy History Physical Description Varieties & Cultivars Categories or Types of Cauliflower Colors Available Varieties (link to ../category/cultivars/tag/Cauliflower) Growth Requirements Climate & Temperature Requirements Air Temperature Soil Temperature Humidity Day Length or Light Requirements Site Conditions Favored Soil Requirements Soil Texture pH Nutrient Requirements Propagation Methods of propagation Seed Division Cuttings Transplanting […]

How to Grow Broccoli

[stub] Botanical Information Taxonomy History Physical Description Varieties & Cultivars Categories or Types of Broccoli Colors Available Varieties (link to ../category/cultivars/tag/Broccoli]) Growth Requirements Climate & Temperature Requirements Air Temperature Soil Temperature Humidity Day Length or Light Requirements Site Conditions Favored Soil Requirements Soil Texture pH Nutrient Requirements Propagation Methods of propagation Seed Division Cuttings Transplanting […]

How to Grow Asparagus

[stub] Botanical Information Taxonomy History Physical Description Varieties & Cultivars Categories or Types of Asparagus Colors Available Varieties (link to ../category/cultivars/tag/Asparagus) Growth Requirements Climate & Temperature Requirements Air Temperature Soil Temperature Humidity Day Length or Light Requirements Site Conditions Favored Soil Requirements Soil Texture pH Nutrient Requirements Propagation Methods of propagation Seed Division Cuttings Transplanting […]

How to Grow Radishes

Fast-growing and useful for both greens and the root crop; also very easy to grow. Botanical Information Taxonomy  from Wikipedia Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order: Brassicales Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Raphanus Species: R. sativus Part of the Cole Family (Brassicaceae), which includes broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kohlrabi, kale, collards, rutabaga, turnip, mustards. History […]

Bountiful Gardens

Bountiful Gardens, a company created by Ecology Action, is devoted to sustainable growing. They help small farmers and individuals grow the best quality produce, as well as crops for compost, income generation, and household needs. Their information is based on many decades of test gardens from around the world. They are devoted to their cause.  Seeds, […]