Master planting sweet potatoes in Zone 9b with tips on slips, timing, and overcoming caliche. Grow healthy roots even in tough desert soils!
Sweet Potatoes in Zone 9b: Slips, Timing and Caliche Workarounds
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Desert Vegetables & Herbs
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Starting Fall Tomatoes in June for a September Transplant
Learn how to start tomatoes in June for a September transplant. Practical tips for desert gardeners on timing, variety choice, and managing heat stress.
Okra Spacing and Harvest Rhythm for Triple-Digit Summers
Master the art of spacing and harvesting okra in scorching heat. Learn practical tips to boost yield, keep plants healthy, and stay ahead of the heat.
I’itoi Onions: Planting and Dividing the Sonoran Heirloom
Learn how to grow and divide I’itoi onions, the desert-native heirloom from the Sonoran. Practical tips for planting, care, and preservation in tough climates.
This 6 Late-Summer Herbs Actually Taste Better When The Weather Gets Hot
Experts confirm that six late-summer herbs develop more robust flavors when temperatures rise, impacting harvest and culinary use.
Curing and Storing Garlic Harvested in May Heat
Learn how to cure and store garlic harvested in hot May weather. Get step-by-step advice tailored for desert climates to keep your garlic fresh longer.
Why Cilantro Bolts by April and What to Grow Instead
Discover why cilantro bolts early in spring and learn practical, water-wise alternatives for your desert garden that thrive in heat and extend your herb harvest.
Malabar Spinach and Other Greens That Replace Lettuce in Summer
Discover practical, water-wise greens like Malabar spinach and others that thrive in hot summer, replacing lettuce with flavor, nutrition, and resilience.
Growing Tepary Beans: The Desert-Adapted Legume Built for Drought
Discover how to grow tepary beans—nature’s drought-resistant legume. Learn planting tips, benefits, and how this ancient crop can thrive in your desert garden.
Armenian Cucumbers: The Melon That Outlasts Real Cucumbers in June
Discover why Armenian cucumbers outshine regular cucumbers in June. Learn how to grow, harvest, and enjoy this crisp, refreshing vegetable all season long.
