Growing Leeks In Texas

Leeks I have never grown leeks. I bought these because the grocery store leeks are old by the time I get them. They don’t sell well here. Leeks are a relative of onions, shallots, garlic, and chives. They are not grown a lot in my area of Texas, but I am going...

Growing Cauliflower

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) used to be a rather obscure vegetable but is very popular these days. The one I chose is Amazing Taste Cauliflower. I have to admit cauliflower has never been one of my favorite vegetables, but I am going to cook...

Preparing and Growing Potatoes

In the Dallas, Texas area where I live, potatoes are planted on Valentine’s Day. However, you really need to buy your seed potatoes two weeks earlier to get them ready for planting. I went to North Haven Gardens to get my seed potatoes. You can grow red...

Growing Napa Cabbage

Baby Napa Cabbage Little Jade I like making stir-fries so I am growing this Baby Napa Cabbage Little Jade  (Brassica rapa pekinensis). These mature early, about 60 days from transplanting, so I do not have to wait so long to taste them. Napa cabbage, also called...

Growing Delicious Cabbage

Growing Cabbage is pretty easy. I decided to try these smaller cabbages this year instead of the regular large ones. Baby Cabbage Pixie is supposed to make 5-inch heads perfect for one meal. Big ones spoil before I can use them all. Seed Starting Start seeds 3-4 weeks...