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Okra
... should be sufficient, as much each plant will produce a kilogram of pods. Okra will tolerate drought, but responds to plenty of water. Okra has no major insect or disease problems, but ...
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Perennials to Grow: Asparagus
... . Plants are not difficult to grow and will thrive under a variety of conditions. They tolerate drought, though the yield and quality are greatly reduced. A good supply of water will help ...
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Renaissance for Herbs
... better the quality and quantity harvested. Some herbs tolerate partial shade, but these are few in numbers. Watering: Many herbs do not tolerate drought and must be given additional water during the growing ...
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Cactus (Part 2)
... and since a cactus does not wilt at the first sign of drought stress, the plant itself offers few cues to a need for water ... 15-15- 30 which includes minor or trace elements. While most cacti tolerate a wide range of growing temperatures, most will do best at ... under conditions similar to those for other house plants. They do not tolerate intense sun, but will thrive in an east window. They also ...
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The Threat of Dutch Elm Disease
... trees are relatively fast growing, they thrive on a wide range of soils, tolerate soil compaction, root disturbance, drought and extreme winter cold. With this impressive list of features, it is no ...
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Fall Planting of Garlic
... and removal. A location with good wind protection is considered desirable. SOILS: Garlic appears to tolerate a wide range of soil but seems to flourish in heavy soils that remain cool ... during hot dry weather. Garlic grown under moisture stress will have reduced yields, especially when drought is experienced during bulb production. Water in the morning or mid-afternoon to allow sufficient ...
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Are You Willing to Abandon Some Control?
... few days. Cornflowers are excellent as cut flowers and tolerate poor soil. Calliopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) - Calliopsis is a daisy ... free-blooming, useful as a cut flower and tolerant of drought and poor soil. California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) - Although the ... in.) across. They are tolerant of poor soil and drought. Annual Blanketflower (Gaillardia pulchella) - These daisies are native to ...
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Cactus: Dryland Perennials
... might consider growing a cactus. Cacti prefer a fine textured (clay loam) soil, but will tolerate the coarse textured (sandy) soils. The root system of a cactus is extensive and very ... the leaf area into a pad or ball is another way cacti have evolved to tolerate severe drought conditions. Two cacti commonly encountered in Saskatchewan are the prickly pear cactus and pincushion ...
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