Articles by: John Garner McCandless

Shows growing zones in Iowa

Iowa Vegetable Planting Calendar: A Quick and Easy Guide

Iowa Vegetable Planting Welcome to the Iowa Vegetable Planting Guide, your essential resource for navigating the state’s gardening climate. This guide provides crucial frost and freeze date information for various Iowa cities, along with Iowa’s USDA Plant Hardiness Zones and tailored planting calendars. Designed to assist gardeners of all skill […]

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Shows planting zones in Illinois

Illinois Vegetable Planting Calendar: A Quick and Easy Guide

Illinois Vegetable Planting Welcome to the Illinois Vegetable Planting Guide, your essential resource for navigating the state’s gardening climate. This guide provides crucial frost and freeze date information for various Illinois cities, along with Illinois’ USDA Plant Hardiness Zones and tailored planting calendars. Designed to assist gardeners of all skill […]

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Shows growing zones in the State of Delaware

Delaware Vegetable Planting Calendar: A Quick and Easy Guide

Delaware Vegetable Planting Welcome to the Delaware Vegetable Planting Guide, your essential resource for navigating the state’s gardening climate. This guide provides crucial frost and freeze date information for various Delaware cities, along with Delaware’s USDA Plant Hardiness Zones and tailored planting calendars. Designed to assist gardeners of all skill […]

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Shows growing zones in Connecticut

Connecticut Vegetable Planting Calendar: A Quick and Easy Guide

Connecticut Vegetable Planting Welcome to the Connecticut Vegetable Planting Guide, your essential resource for navigating the state’s gardening climate. This guide provides crucial frost and freeze date information for various Connecticut cities, along with Connecticut’s USDA Plant Hardiness Zones and tailored planting calendars. Designed to assist gardeners of all skill […]

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shows growing zones for Colorado

Colorado Vegetable Planting Calendar: A Quick and Easy Guide

Colorado Vegetable Planting Welcome to the Colorado Vegetable Planting Guide, your essential resource for navigating the state’s gardening climate. This guide provides crucial frost and freeze date information for various Colorado cities, along with Colorado’s USDA Plant Hardiness Zones and tailored planting calendars. Designed to assist gardeners of all skill […]

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State of Ohio Planting zones

Ohio Vegetable Planting Calendar: A Quick and Easy Guide

Ohio Vegetable Planting Welcome to the Ohio Vegetable Planting Guide, your essential resource for navigating the state’s gardening climate. This guide provides crucial frost and freeze date information for various Ohio cities, along with Ohio’s USDA Plant Hardiness Zones and tailored planting calendars. Designed to assist gardeners of all skill […]

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Shows a planting calendar and schedule for zone 8 vegetables

Zone 8 Planting Schedule and Calendar: A Quick Guide

Zone 8 Zone 8 Planting Schedule and Calendar: A Quick Guide” offers a comprehensive look into the gardening calendar specific to Zone 8, a distinct area characterized by its unique climatic conditions and horticultural challenges. This guide aims to clarify the timing and strategies needed for effective planting in this […]

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broccoli parameters if growing hydroponically

Hydroponic Broccoli: A Quick and Easy Grow Guide

Hydroponic Broccoli Welcome to the world of hydroponic broccoli – a journey that combines innovative gardening techniques with the nourishment of one of nature’s most nutrient-rich vegetables. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the essentials of cultivating broccoli using hydroponic systems, a method that allows for year-round growing, efficient […]

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When you can grow vegetables in Zone 4

Zone 4 Planting Schedule and Calendar: A Quick Guide

Zone 4 “Zone 4 Planting Schedule and Calendar: A Quick Guide” offers a comprehensive look into the gardening calendar specific to Zone 4, a region known for its moderate climate within the US and characterized by its distinct weather patterns and horticultural opportunities. This guide is crafted to clarify the […]

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spinach growing conditions in hydroponics

Hydroponic Spinach: A Quick and Easy Grow Guide

Hydroponic Spinach Embark on the rewarding journey of hydroponic spinach cultivation with our comprehensive guide. This resource is tailored to assist both novices and seasoned gardeners in navigating the intricate yet accessible world of hydroponics, ensuring a lush, thriving spinach crop. From understanding different hydroponic systems to mastering harvesting techniques, […]

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what you should do to store and preserve vegetables

Storing and Preserving Vegetables: A Complete Guide (With Chart)

Storing and Preserving Vegetables Understanding how to store and preserve vegetables effectively is crucial for keeping them fresh and nutritious. This article provides insights into optimal storage conditions for your vegetables, essential for preventing spoilage and maintaining quality. From achieving the ideal 32°F condition to utilizing room temperatures and refrigerators, […]

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Light hours of direct sunlight needed for certain vegetables

How Much Sun do Vegetables Need: A Complete List

Vegetables and Direct Sun Understanding the specific sunlight needs of vegetables is crucial for any gardener aiming to cultivate a thriving garden. This comprehensive guide, grounded in horticultural research, delves into the essential light cycles, definitions, and the importance of direct sunlight for various vegetables. Tailored to address the concerns […]

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hydroponics cucumber growing conditions

Hydroponic Cucumbers: A Quick and Easy Grow Guide

Hydroponic Cucumbers Cucumbers thrive in hydroponic systems, benefiting from the consistent and efficient nutrient and water delivery these setups provide. In this guide, we’ll cover everything there is to know about hydroponic cucumbers, from selecting the right system to planting, maintenance, and harvesting. This comprehensive resource is designed to guide […]

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Growing parameters for eggplants in aquaponic systems.

Growing Eggplants in Aquaponics: A Complete Guide

Aquaponic Eggplants Eggplant, a nutritious and versatile vegetable, finds a harmonious growth environment in aquaponic systems, where the integration of aquaculture and hydroponics creates a sustainable farming method. This article outlines the critical factors for successfully growing eggplants in such systems, including pH balance, plant spacing, germination conditions, growth timelines, […]

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Popular vegetable harvest times

When to Transplant and Harvest Vegetables: A Complete List

Transplanting and Harvesting Times This quick guide offers a thorough chart detailing optimal transplant times and days to maturity for various vegetables. It’s designed to assist gardeners at all levels in maximizing their yields through strategic timing. This resource is an essential tool for achieving a thriving, productive garden season. […]

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Seed depth and spacing chart on top of picture.

Seed Planting Depth and Spacing Chart for Vegetables: A Quick Guide

Seed Planting Depth and Spacing In the field of agricultural science and gardening, precise understanding and application of seed planting depth and spacing are paramount for the successful cultivation of vegetable crops. This quick guide serves as an essential resource, offering a detailed overview of these critical agronomic parameters. It […]

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