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Broccoli
... growth. Plant seed ¼ to ½ inch deep. Broccoli germinates best at a soil temperature of about 80° F., so keep your seed trays warm ( ... garden shop or decent hardware store--can be used to raise soil pH, but remember that it's vastly harder to lower pH ... when the plants are about half-grown. Be sure to provide ample soil moisture (duh--water well), most especially as the heads are developing. An ...
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HortNews- May 2005
... soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5. Melons are thirsty and hungry plants, so be prepared to provide ample soil moisture ... dark plastic absorbs heat, warms the soil early, conserves moisture, controls weeds, keeps some pests and ... soil temperatures before transplanting. At planting time, tear the peat pot down to its soil level. Otherwise, the pot can act as a wick, drawing moisture up out of the soil ...
hortparadise.unl.edu

Growing Muskmelons In The Home Garden, HYG-1615-93
... monthly temperatures of 65 to 75 degrees F, and needing ample soil moisture and plant nutrients for growth. During the ripening period the ... Lime Fertilizer and lime applications are best based on soil test results. Soil sample bags, forms and instructions are available from your ... soil test results so as to maintain a pH of 6.4 to 6.7. Culture The use of black plastic mulch will conserve moisture ...
ohioline.osu.edu

Abies grandis (Dougl
... exposed soils of mountain ridges and pure pumice soils in central and eastern Oregon, provided moisture is adequate (9). Most of the soils that support grand fir have been classified as ... mortality because initial root penetration is slow; even shallow drying of the surface soil may cause drought mortality despite ample soil moisture at deeper levels (9). Initial survival and growth of grand fir are ...
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Pinus OWN Engelm
... common along streams and the edges of swamps and bays (21). Within these areas either ample soil moisture or standing water protected young seedlings from frequent wildfires in young forests. With improved ... conditions, it grows best on pond margins and in drainages where soil moisture is ample but not excessive and the soil is well aerated. Growth is unsatisfactory on deep, well drained sands ( ...
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Watch Your Garden Grow - Broccoli
... for transplants and side-dress with nitrogen fertilizer when the plants are half grown. Provide ample soil moisture, especially as the heads develop. The edible part of broccoli are compact clusters of unopened ...
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Watch Your Garden Grow - Brussels Sprouts
... tall and water to keep the crop growing vigorously during the heat of summer. Without ample soil moisture, the crop fails. Insect control is also very important at this stage to keep the ... fall), they often do not form compact heads. Use transplants for early plantings and maintain ample soil moisture. You also can cut off the top growing point when the plant reaches 24 to ...
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Victory Seeds  --  Kohlrabi or Kohl Rabi
... a treat. Unlike a turnip, the "globe" that you eat develops on top of the soil. This makes them resistant to maggot damage. They have a very mild, turnip-cabbage taste ... feet apart. Thin plants to four inches apart in the row. Kohl rabis require fertile soil and ample soil moisture for best results. According to the USDA nutritional data, they are a good source ...
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Slash Pine Range and Habitat
... also common along streams and the edges of swamps and bays. Within these areas either ample soil moisture or standing water protected young seedlings from frequent wildfires in young forest. "With improved ... conditions, it grows best on pond margins and in drainages where soil moisture is ample but not excessive and the soil is well aerated. Growth is unsatisfactory on deep, well drained sands ( ...
ncsu.edu

Soil Information for Planting Rhododendrons
... Soil Information for Planting Rhododendrons Soil Rhododendrons and azaleas grow best in light, well-drained soils with good soil aeration and an ample supply of soil moisture during the summer. They can be grown in heavy soils if special precautions are taken. A soil high in organic matter ...
www.rhododendron.org

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