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Tip:“Thin is in” even for plants. It is often necessary to thin a stand for individual plants to develop satisfactorily. This is especially so of the fine seed crops where a surplus of seed should be planted to obtain a stand. Lettuce,onions,and beets should be thinned to allow the remaining plants to [...]  Tip:Location! Location! Location! When looking for a spot to create a garden,proper location is the key. Look for a place that is flat or slightly soaped,well drained,free from constant foot traffic and preferably gets the first morning sun;at least 4 hours. Plants that are exposed to the majority of the [...] Tip:Plant food is a boost for plant growth. A starter solution helps plants grow quickly by providing nutrients to the plant quickly. Make a solution by mixing one tablespoon of a soluble fertilizer such as 10-20-10,in one gallon of water. Pour 1 cup of this solution around each plant as you set it [...] Tip:Use of good seed is very important. Buy only from dealers who have a reputation for handling good seed. Saving vegetable seeds grown in Arkansas is not a good practice. Many vegetable diseases are transmitted through seed and planting diseased seed often results in severe losses. Tip:Environment may cause certain crops to [...] |  This community engagement imitative is made possible in part by funding received by:  | |||||
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