Month: June 2017

How to Grow Rutabaga

The rutabaga is a root vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked.  Its leaves are a flavorful addition in salads. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, manganese, and potassium, and a good store of calcium, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, thiamin, and vitamin B6. Propagating Rutabaga The rutabaga is propagated from seed. With soil temperature of 45ºF –…

How to Grow Amaryllis Bulbs

Amaryllis bulbs, or Hippeastrum, are magnificent potted plants. They come in shades of salmon, white, pink, red, and orange. Some varieties are bi-colored. Usually, there are two to six flowers for every stalk. Planting the bulbs using two-week intervals will help you toward continuous blooms. You can keep the amaryllis indoors all year long. For…