Can noxious weeds such as henbit and chickweed be composted? Yes, but care must be taken so the compost produced does not replant the weeds. If I put weeds such as henbit and chickweed in a compost bin, it really needs to be covered with a layer of carbon material...
Aphids & Whiteflies on Squash Plants
We have an infestation of aphids and whiteflies on our squash plants. The whiteflies came after we had sprayed different chemicals hoping to get rid of the aphids, spider mites and then we’ve been to try to kill the squash bore worms too. We’ve been using NEEM oil and...
What is the Relationship Between Broccoli, Cauliflower, Collard and Kale
COLE CROPS The terms "cold" and "cole" sound the same but have different meanings. "Cold" of course refers to temperature. "Cole" refers to any of various plants belonging to the Cruciferae or mustard family. Even though you might not be familiar with the impressive...
Potatoes in Parker County
Growing Irish Potatoes or other varieties is really an easy crop for Parker County. From my experience, seed potatoes are purchased from the local feed store (do not use potatoes from grocery stores, as they have a growth inhibitor on them) around the first part of...
Onions ~ When to Plant
In our USDA Zone 7B Spring: Onion plants are hardy to 20° so they can be planted early. The earlier the onion is planted, the more time the onion has to make more top and therefore larger onions. Short and Intermediate can be planted starting in mid Febuary thorough...
How Do I Grow Asparagus?
Asparagus is a highly productive vegetable best suited to cooler areas of North and West Texas. Grown for the stems or spears, a well tended planting yields 8 to 10 pounds or more per 100 square feet of bed or 24 to 30 pounds per 100 feet of row. READ MORE off site...
How Did the Texas 1015 Onion Get It’s Name?
How did the Texas 1015 Onion get its name? It was based on the prime planting date for the onion, which is October 15th. Onions bulb according to day length and temperature. There are many varieties available so onions can be planted during different times of the year...
Growing Tomatillo
I have tried to grow a tomatillo and have had no luck with them fruiting. Answer from Master Gardener: Tomatillo plants require two or more plants for proper pollination. Thus, isolated tomatillo plants rarely set fruit. I have only planted tomatillos twice and found...
Growing Blackberries in Parker County
Can you give me information on growing Blackberries in Parker County? The blackberry is a small bushy vine, each berry being a cluster of tiny black knobs. The blackberry is well adapted and easy to grow. Blackberries are biennials and begin bearing the year after...
Chayote Squash in Parker County
Chayote Description - Also known as the Vegetable Pear and the Mirliton, this vegetable is a member of the cucurbit family. The fruit is light green in color and pear shaped. The fruit is produced on vigorous growing vines that are cold sensitive. Culture - The entire...