A full sun pepper plant which grows to 1 to 2 feet and yields bright yellow peppers 2-5 inches long which have a mild, tangy taste. How to Harvest: Harvest at any time after the peppers turn yellow and they snap easily from the stem. When they ripen further, they may turn red. … [Read more...]
Want to help New Orleans residents save money and reduce CO2 emissions?
Yesterday we picked up thousands of energy-efficient light bulbs from one of our Jefferson Parish storage facilities. Did you know that once our current stock of light bulbs are installed, they will save New Orleans-area residents about $9 million in energy costs? This would … [Read more...]
Jalapeño
A medium sized plant which will grow to around three feet tall and bears cylindrical green peppers between 2 and 3 inches in length. They in the chili pepper group and are considered mild to medium heat. How to harvest: Pick the first peppers promptly when they reach full size … [Read more...]
Okra
Grown in subtropical climates, okra is rich in dietary fiber and vitamins C and K. Mostly famous for its pod, which can be slimy when cooked, its leaves are also edible and its seeds can be used to derive oil. How to Harvest: Harvest promptly by clipping pods at 3-4" long to … [Read more...]
This Week’s Planting – 9/11/17
Backyard Gardener, We visited with Jim Mizell at the Crescent City Farmer's Market in Uptown Square and he gave some suggestions on what would be good to plant this week. He will be at the market Tuesday, Sept. 12th from 9am-1pm with seedlings of the following plants, or you … [Read more...]
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