Hydroponics is a way of growing plants without the use of traditional soils. Some methods use sand, or some others use an inert medium such as perlite, gravel, or mineral wool.…

Aeroponics is the most efficient growing method in terms of energy and resources used during the process compared to plant production. Aeroponic growth refers to growth achieved in an air…

Where to Grow Amaranth Amaranth is a summer-tolerant green that is often called vegetable amaranth to distinguish it from the similarly named but different landscaping amaranth. In the Caribbean, it…

Where to Grow Arugula Arugula is also known as roquette or rocket and adds a delightful nip to salads. It is generally mixed in with other salad greens that complement…

Where to Grow Asparagus A member of the Lily family; Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that thrives almost anywhere in the continental United States (Zone 3-8), except where summers are…

Basil is used widely both fresh and dried in a variety of cuisines, particularly crucial in Mediterranean cooking. Some culinary experts suggest that dried basil simply cannot compare with the…

Beans are a warm-season crop, tender to light frosts and freezes. Bush beans are usually determinate, with one clean harvest, so plant every 10 days for a continuous harvest. Pole…

Where to Grow Beets Beets are an annual cool-season crop, half-hardy to frost and light freezes. They thrive in all parts of the country. Beets are closely related to spinach…

Broccoli is an annual cool-season crop hardy to frosts and light freezing, often overlooked and overcooked. Broccoli is sensitive to the heat, if the weather is too hot, it will…

Brussel sprout or Brussel sprouts is a common misspelling of this particular vegetable (should be Brussels for both). The name originates from the city of Brussels, Belgium where it has…