Looking for another edible edition to your garden? Pepper plants are a winning choice. Your Quick Guide for Growing Peppers Want more gardening tips? Vasin Hirunwiwatwong/Getty Images Which Peppers Should You Grow? GomezDavid / Getty Images Excited by the thought of growing a peck of peppers? Start by choosing the right variety. GomezDavid / Getty Images Gather small containers for the seeds and push them down into warm and moist seed starting mix....

Perennial dianthus plants return every year. They prefer slightly alkaline soil and will go dormant with frost or temperatures above 85 degrees Fahrenheit. All dianthus plants are toxic to pets. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Plants that don’t get enough light can see a reduction in blooms or flower vibrancy. Consider containers or raised beds for your plants if your garden’s soil is heavy clay. Dianthus plants like a neutral to slightly alkalinesoil pH....

Unlike many other fruit trees, they have shallow root systems which are a good match for container growing. But, of course, it’s the fruit that these trees are known for. Can You Grow Pomegranates Inside? The Spruce / Krystal Slagle Providing you could offer enough sunlight, you should be able to grow a pomegranate tree indoors successfully. Just be prepared for a fair amount of pruning, especially in the first few years....

Potatoes are not grown from seed but from seed potatoes, which sprout underground and grow more tasty tubers. Local growers may even specialize in lesser known varieties that come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. How to Plant Potatoes Cold-climate gardenersusually plant potatoes in mid to late spring. The Spruce / K. Dave Leave 12 inches of space around each on all sides. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorous fertilizer between each segment....

Heres how to grow potatoes in a bucket for space savings, pest-free tubers, and other benefits. Tips for Growing Potatoes in Buckets Want more gardening tips? If youre cutting seed potatoes, ensure each potato section has at least 2 eyes or nodes for sprouting. The Spruce / Kara Riley Allow cut potatoes to dry for a day or two before planting. Instead, use buckets made of food-safe plastic and clean them out thoroughly before planting....

Here is how to grow potatoes in containers in eight easy steps. However, be prepared to cover your potato containers if a late spring frost is predicted. Potatoes can also be grown in containers indoors in the winter, provided they receive sufficient warmth and light. The Spruce / Kara Riley Begin by barely covering the seed potatoes with soil. As the plant grows, heap additional soil around the plant at regular intervals until the container is filled....

These plants have an ornamental silver-green foliage that’s thick and fleshy. Its soft plumes are about four inches tall and drape gracefully over the leathery foliage. Due to their texture, the blooms manage to hold up quite well in various weather conditions. The Spruce / K. Dave They are similar in appearance to thecelosia, and both are members of the Amaranthaceae family. This herbaceous perennial is often grown as an annual....

Fun fact: This vegetable isn’t really a pumpkin Cillas / GNU free Documentation License, Version 1.2. The most intriguing fact about these miniature pumpkin-look-alikes is that they are ornamental eggplants. They grow moderately fast, usually ready for harvesting about 75 days after sowing from seeds. Cillas / GNU free Documentation License, Version 1.2. Solanumspecies are also callednightshades. Three feet apart is ideal; 30 inches is the minimum planting distance. Soil This plant requires rich, well-draining soil....

With its vibrant foliage, purple basil is a unique addition to any herb garden. What Is Purple Basil? Ali Majdfar / Getty Images Purple variations ofOcimum basilicumrange in color from light red to deep purple. Natalia Garidueva / Getty Images Be prepared to see some variation in the plants, even in those from the same seed packet. Want more gardening tips? Since purple basil comes in different heights, double-check to give your plants sufficient space....

Purple passionflower is the hardiest of thepassionflower species, best grown in full sun and well-draining, moist soil. When protected with mulch, it can handle cold snaps down to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. It might even get a little out of control in highly fertile soils. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Slow, deep watering at the root level is best. Just see to it the mulch doesn’t press up against the plant stem....

They’re somewhat spicy or tangy. Smaller varieties ready in 30 days after sowing and larger ones in about 60 days. The entire plants are edible, including the leaves. The Spruce / K. Dave Radishes are grown from seed, either in the ground or in containers. Stop planting when spring temperatures reach 65 degrees, as they will bolt in the heat. Where to Plant Pick a sunny spot with rich, loose, well-draining soil....

Here’s how to grow rhubarb from seeds. Can You Grow Rhubarb From Seed? Paul Viant / Getty Images Yes, you’ve got the option to grow rhubarb from seed. SolStock / Getty Images Seeds started in zone 9 are grown as an annual crop with a single harvest from March to May. Want more gardening tips? How to Plant Rhubarb Seeds Seeds started indoors germinate best between 68F and 74F. Paul Viant / Getty Images...

Kwangmoozaa / Getty Images Once harvested, Romaine should be stored in the refrigerators crisper drawer. Want more gardening tips? Plant two to three months before the first frost, if planting in the fall. Kwangmoozaa / Getty Images Spacing and Depth Space seeds 12 inches apart and at a depth of 14 inch. For best results, choose a location that receives no less than 6 hours of sunlight a day. Its best to amend your soil with compost to provide the best growing conditions....