A: What may be occurring is the pollen from your neighbors field corn may be reaching the silks of your sweet corn and altering the flavor. Corn is cross-pollinated by wind-blown pollen from the male flowers or tassels at the top of the plant ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesQ: I want to stagger my corn plantings so I will be able to harvest corn at various times of the season. I do not want to have too much to handle at one time. So, when is the last date I should plant corn here in North Florida? A: I commend ... READ MORE
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Q: Please give me some information about Chinese cabbage. I am considering planting it here. A: Chinese cabbage is a cool season vegetable which means it should be grown here from fall to early spring. It grows best with short days and moderate ... READ MORE
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Q: I know I am supposed to cover the head of my cauliflower so it will stay white but I don’t know when I should do it. A: Although you have been successful, cauliflower can be a difficult vegetable to grow successfully in the vegetable ... READ MORE
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A: Yes, we can grow Brussels sprouts here in Northeast Florida but producing a full harvest is as unpredictable as our Florida weather. Brussels sprouts grow best with cool daytime temperatures, preferably below sixty-five degrees. Some fall ... READ MORE
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Q: Is there any vegetable I can plant now (December) or am I too late? Also, I am just a beginner so I would like to start out with something easy. A: I commend you for wanting to try gardening. You are smart to start during the cooler months ... READ MORE
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A: Chinese cabbage has been grown in Asia since the 5th century, but was not grown in the United States until about a century ago. It is now grown for sale primarily in California, New Jersey, Hawaii, and Florida. We have a local producer here ... READ MORE
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A: Beet is native to areas of Europe, the Near East, and Africa adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea. Beets can be planted from September until March in Northeast Florida. Tall Top, Early Wonder, Detroit Dark Red, Cylindra, Red Ace, and Yellow ... READ MORE
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Q: I planted some beans and tomatoes about ten days ago and they really are not doing very well. Do you have any suggestions as to why? What am I doing wrong? A: July is really a difficult time of the year to plant vegetables. You might get ... READ MORE
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A: The ability of seeds to germinate or sprout is called viability. Often the seed packet will give you a percentage of the number of seeds you can expect to germinate. The higher the percentage rate on the packet of seeds the greater chance ... READ MORE
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