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    What Determines the heat of a Pepper?

    Ok so genetics aside, what environmental effects influence the heat of a Pepper? I have about 9-10 different peppers growing and like em Hot! I just grew 3 different types of radish and all 3 of them were incredibly spicy! I mean this was the hottest Radish I've ever had. What accounts for this...
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    Wild Tomato Plants

    I've had this same issue! over 10 tomatoes popping up from what i can assume is my compost! I'm curious to see what they do but also reluctant to let them occupy space in my garden. Lemme know how this turns out I'm very curious
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    Sexing Flowers and Pollinating them yourself -HELP!

    Ok, so first of all I have a small 6x10 Garden in Tucson, AZ (very arid climate). I have several types of Peppers (Jalapenos, Anaheims, Banana, Red Bell, Yellow Bell, Thai, Cayenne and Poblano). Many of them have begin to flower and some have began to fruit even. However some of the flower...
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    The Hippie Gardener's New Yard Centerpiece

    very original! nice
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    How Should I Germ Vegetables And Fruits Seeds?

    yeah i got some hierloom tomatoes and several cherry tomatoes. Since my garden currently has the space I'm gonna let them do their thing but thanks for the advice and keep that in mind (more likely then not i'll end up pulling em) But i agree with Whiteflour, it's amazing what natural dirt and...
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    How Should I Germ Vegetables And Fruits Seeds?

    Wow i honestly have an opposite problem with tomatoes. My potted and transplants are fine, but now i'm getting little sprouts everywhere! i have about 8 volunteer tomatoe plants if not more! I assume this is a sign my compost isn't broken down enough. Is this something to be worried about or...
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    How Should I Germ Vegetables And Fruits Seeds?

    also what did you use to make your soil? if things really refuse to grow it could be your soil not the seeds
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    How Should I Germ Vegetables And Fruits Seeds?

    You shouldn't have a problem with germinating most of those seeds unless the air temperature is getting below 32* at night or you aren't watering enough. It was my initial impulse to germinate or veg small plants inside too (having grown weed) but i found growing them outdoor from seed naturally...
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    What is the difference between fruits and vegetables?

    Well first of all, Scientifically there is no such thing as a "vegetable". It is more a Food Industry term then it is a scientific one. Vegetable can refer to any part of the plant which we determine edible or delicous (om nom nom). Anatomically, there is no "Vegetable" on a plant. A plant is...
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    Can Anyone Tell Me What Kind Of Bug Is This?

    basically let him do his thing!
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    Can Anyone Tell Me What Kind Of Bug Is This?

    Lady Bug Larvae. Make friends with this little fella, they are VERY beneficial. Most people believe Lady Bugs can be used for Aphid population control, when in reality they are notorious for getting up and flying away without doing much of anything. The Larvae and Beetle share identical diets...
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