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This lesser known veggie is in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae) and while looking somewhat alien, tastes great in a wide variety of dishes.  Planting For starters, you can plant seeds or transplant live plants. Kohlrabi is a full sun plant, but actually grows best through filtered sunlight (think through tree leaves or near taller plants). It also prefers lighter, well draining soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5, but can be grown in heavy clays or sands with adjusted watering. Seed Direct sow when soil becomes workable, in mid April or early May, spaced at 1" and cover with 1/4" soil. When seedlings emerge, thin to 4" spacing. Plant second crop in mid July following same planting procedures. If you choose to start indoors to speed summer production, plant 6 weeks before transplanting. Kohlrabi thrives in lower temps (60 -70 F). Harden off before transplanting outdoors.  Growing Mulching will help keep weeds to a minimum. Use a hose to remove ...

  There are plenty of reasons to have a garden, from saving money on groceries, enjoying fresh produce, or simply having a hobby that will keep you active. While we have already been through upkeep and produce specific posts, we want to now provide a few tips to get your garden ready for winter.   Why do you need to do anything?   Clean up plants before frost to make your yard clean up easier (prevent the green sludge). Fall garden care will make spring planting much easier. Get the most from your plants by harvesting all remaining vegetables and fruits before the frost. Add nutrients, soil additives, other good things to your soil for better garden growth next summer!     Getting Started   Being your fall garden care by picking any remaining vegetables or fruit. When I say any remaining, I do mean any and all . Tomatoes will ripen on your counter or in the garage, small cucumbers have many uses, and small peppers are still quit...