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...]
Green Light in the news!
This month has been a newsworthy one here at Green Light New Orleans! Read more about the stories on our rain barrel and backyard vegetable garden installations. On Friday, April 7, WDSU news aired a segment chronicling one of Green Light's rain barrel installations. Watch the … [Read more...]
Garden Troubleshooting: Red Ants
How to get rid of red ants? There are a few common ways to deal with red ants. First, you can pour boiling water and/or white vinegar on the ant hill. Another method is to dehydrate the ants. The easiest way to do that is cover the ant hill with uncooked rice. The rice will … [Read more...]
Garden Troubleshooting: Leaf Miner
This picture was sent to us by a gardener. We sent it to LSU AgCenter, and they responded: Yes, this is leaf miner damage. It is difficult to control leaf miners because you have to apply treatment when the adults are mating prior to laying the eggs on the plant. Once hatched … [Read more...]