Sweet potatoes are a root vegetable that is packed with nutrition. Sweet potatoes are typically a reddish–brown color on the outside and a pale yellow or orange on the inside. They usually have a long, tapered shape and can range in size from small to large. They are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C...
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Peanuts were first brought to France and Africa from Brazil, and then later introduced into the U.S. during the 1700s. The first commercial peanuts were grown near Wilmington, NC about 1800. Contrary to popular belief, the peanut is not a nut. It’s actually a vegetable belonging to the legume family, which...
Posted on December 19, 2022
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Lemon Drop, also known as spilanthes or the toothache plant, is a tropical perennial herb that flourishes in zones 10 and warmer, but it can also be grown as an annual. Spilanthes is native to Brazil and is now found throughout the world...
Posted on October 10, 2022
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What is Roselle? It’s a species of a flowering plant in the genus Hibiscus that goes by many other names, such as Red Sorrel, Florida Cranberry, Queensland jelly plant, and many others. Its native origins are from Central and West Africa and can/is grown all around the world. Roselle is a highly versatile plant that...
Posted on October 10, 2022
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Passion flower is native to the southeastern United States and Central and South America. It’s been traditionally used to help with sleep. Where they are hardy, passionflowers are usually trained on a trellis, fence, or other vertical structures. In regions where they are not hardy, passionflower plants are often grown in...
Posted on October 10, 2022
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Any gardener will know that when they are planning a garden, growing cucumbers should absolutely be part of the mix. They are great for beginner and veteran gardeners and are pretty easy to grow in general. From their prolific growth habit to the multitude of ways you can enjoy and preserve them, growing cucumbers
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Choosing the right watermelon to grow can get very technical and oftentimes confusing. Like most fruits and vegetables that can simply and easily be broken down into hybrid and open-pollinated, watermelons can bend, and sometimes...
Posted on February 15, 2022
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Watermelon is the quintessential Summertime treat in most areas of the world. Because of their popularity in home gardens, we get a lot of questions from both beginner and long-time gardeners when Spring garden planning begins. So let’s...
Posted on January 28, 2022
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Learn to grow strawberry plants at home with HOSS Tools! Proper planting techniques, when to plant your strawberries, and more
Posted on November 03, 2021
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