Vegetables

The soil temperature should be no lower than 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and preferably closer to 70 to 80 degrees F for best results with germination,… Read More »Can Beans Survive 50 Degrees?

Pole beans can be planted here when the soil temperature reaches at least 60 F. In Arizona, unless we get a late frost, this is… Read More »Can You Grow Beans In Arizona?

It is possible to get a good harvest of beans even when they are grown in indirect sunlight. Green beans can be grown in indirect… Read More »Can Beans Grow In Indirect Sunlight?

For pole beans, the container should be at least 18 inches in diameter. Fill pots with a mixture of high quality potting mix and compost,… Read More »How Big Of A Container Do You Need For Pole Beans?

Hot peppers, such as jalapenos, withstand hot weather fairly well and can often produce fruit through the summer in most areas. Optimum temperatures fall between… Read More »Are Peppers Heat Tolerant?

How to Protect Your Garden During a Heat Wave Apply mulch, preferably a reflective mulch such as dry grass clippings. Water your garden and shrubs… Read More »How Do I Protect My Vegetable Garden From Extreme Heat?

65°F to 85°F.. Green beans grow best when air temperatures range from 65°F to 85°F. Soil temperatures should be at least 55°F for good seed… Read More »What Climate Do Beans Grow In?

(Explanation: seeds store a lot of chemical energy in the form of fats and proteins that can be used to grow in the dark. Once… Read More »Why Do Beans Grow Faster In The Dark?

Beans have shallow roots, so place mulch around them to keep them cool from the Arizona sun. Light Requirements: Green beans need full sun or… Read More »How Do You Grow Green Beans In Arizona?

Summer Vegetables in Florida Lima Beans. Recommended varieties: Fordhook 242, Henderson, Jackson Wonder, Dixie (Speckled) Butterpea, Early Thorogreen. Eggplant. Recommended varieties: Black Beauty, Dusky, Long,… Read More »What Vegetables Grow In Hot Florida?