Garlic Growing Guide

Garlic Growing Guide

Updated: September 10, 2024 Homegrown, properly harvested and stored garlic provides a fresh flavor that can not be matched by any supermarket garlic. Garlic is relatively easy-to-grow. It is a hardy perennial vegetable, though it has a fairly long production season. It is a crop well worth considering for your garden. Types of Garlic There are two main types of garlic – softneck and hardneck (sometimes called “stiff neck”) forms. Softneck varieties generally produce more cloves per bulb and store longer than hardneck types. The same softneck garlic variety common in supermarkets can be grown in the garden. However, there […]

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7 Tips for Winter Houseplant Care

7 Tips for Winter Houseplant Care

Gardeners often move potted plants indoors when the weather becomes cool. This can be a good technique, as long as a few steps are taken to ensure that indoor plants remain healthy and vigorous throughout the season. Here are a few tips for how to care for houseplants in winter. Humidity Humidity in homes during winter tends to be lower than what houseplants would prefer. Temperature Lighting Watering Fertilization Cleaning Pest Prevention Other Recommended Reading At Jung Seed Co, we strive to be your go-to guide for all your gardening needs. Our YouTube channel The Garden Doctor by Dick Zondag […]

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Small Berries and Tips on Growing Them

Small Berries and Tips on Growing Them

Blueberries Blueberry Variety Perpetua Blueberry The Perpetua Blueberry is an attractive fruiting shrub. It produces two crops of fruit each season. The plant is bushy and vase-shaped. It will grow small sweet berries in mid-summer, then flower, and produce a second crop in the fall. Its glossy, dark green foliage changes to a reddish hue in the fall making it highly ornamental. Since it grows to 4 to 5 feet tall, this blueberry can be planted in the ground or a patio container. This blueberry would grow well in Zones 4 – 8. It loves full sun and acidic soil. […]

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Guide to Winter Mulching

Guide to Winter Mulching

Why Mulch the Garden in Winter? During the warmer months, mulch helps to prevent garden weeds and retain soil moisture. At Jung Seed, we recommend fall and winter mulching to protect your garden through harsh weather conditions. It also helps your garden regrow in the spring with more vigor. Winter mulch is essential for gardens located in colder climates.   Benefits of Winter Mulching There are many benefits of winter mulching, which include: Protects plants from freezes, thaws, and harsh winds Stabilizes soil temperature Keeps plants in a protective dormant stage Prevents plants from triggering growth during sporadic warm spells […]

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5 Reasons to Grow an Indoor Herb Garden

5 Reasons to Grow an Indoor Herb Garden

One of the simplest joys you can have is growing your own kitchen herb garden.  If you have not grown your own herbs, now is a great time to start!  Here are our top reasons why you should grow herbs in your kitchen. Easy to Grow Herbs are one of the easiest groups of edibles to grow. Not everyone can start out as a growing expert. Choosing an easy-to-grow plant will boost your gardening confidence. Short on gardening space? Herbs do not need a lot of room to grow. You can use pots, small containers, herb garden planters, or windowsills.  […]

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11 Holiday Gift Ideas Gardeners Will Love

11 Holiday Gift Ideas Gardeners Will Love

If you have friends and family on your holiday gift list who cannot get enough of getting their hands dirty in their garden, we have made gift planning a little easier. Gardening is an activity that is tranquil, rewarding, and healthy. It is no wonder so many people take it up as a hobby. Whether doing indoor gardening to bring some green into the home or outdoor gardening to soak up that vitamin D, your loved one can enjoy their gifts all year round.  This year Jung Seed has put together a special holiday gift guide full of fun, creative […]

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