Jumat, 30 September 2022

Can you grow a pear tree from a seed from a pear?
You can harvest the seeds from inside a pear you bought from the grocery store to grow your tree. 

How long does it take for a pear seed to germinate?
In one month, the seeds should germinate and produce green growth.

Do you need 2 pear trees to produce fruit?
Plan to plant at least two varieties of pear trees, as they will need to be cross-pollinated to produce fruit. Make sure the varieties are compatible with each other. 

When can you plant pear seeds?
Fruit seeds germinate best in the late winter or early spring. By collecting the seeds you want to plant in February, you give yourself enough time to stratify them. Stratification aids in germination and will produce more seedlings.

Can you grow pear trees in pots?
container grown pears is a fantastic way to maximize and utilize every inch of growing potential. So, yes, pear trees can definitely be grown in a potted environment.



Jumat, 11 Februari 2022

These 6  plants are givers, returning nutrients and organic matter to the soil to increase fertility without the use of chemicals.

1. Peas.
Peas accumulate nitrogen and produce a significant amount of biomass. It's a great crop to proceed tomatoes, onions, cucurbits, celery, and most anything else that isn't a legume in a crop rotation plan.

2. Nettles
Nettle is a favorite crop of many organic and biodynamic gardeners because of its highly desirable properties. It decomposes quickly and heats up quickly, making it an excellent addition to compost pile.

3. Comfrey
Comfrey roots can mine minerals up to 10 feet underground, allowing the plant to be used to enrich the soil or break up compaction. For added nitrogen and organic matter, brew into a compost tea or simply lay on the surface of beds.

4. Vetch.
Vetch can be planted as a cover crop and then incorporated into the soil. It excels at nitrogen capture and provides an added benefit when combined with rye.

5. Alfalfa.
Alfalfa is a legume typically thought of as a high-protein feed for livestock, but can also be a high-protein feed for the garden. The grass can be cut and added to compost or dried and spread across the garden to be eaten by the soil microbes on their own time. 

6. Buckwheat.
Buckwheat is extremely fast-growing and can outrun almost any summer weed. If left to flower, it will attract beneficial insects to pollinate your garden and increase its fertility.

Jumat, 21 Januari 2022

Cultivating wild plants indoors and in your home can be a rewarding and visually appealing hobby. You not only get the thrill of watching a seedling or cutting grow into a full plant, but you also improve the appearance of your home. You also get cleaner air in your living space as an added bonus.


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