Burpee Garden Advice Center
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All About CornRead moreCorn is extremely easy to grow provided you have enough space. You will need a minimum 10-foot by 10-foot area to ensure proper pollination.
Win the Race for the First Ripe TomatoGrowing the first tomato on the block requires a bit of strategy. Read expert tips and advice for an earlier harvest.Read more
Growing and Harvesting PeppersGrowing peppers is a rewarding experience for every gardener.Read more -
Organic Pest ControlOnce you see evidence of a bug offensive in your garden, there are steps you can take to protect your plants and re-balance your backyard ecosystem.Read more -
Understanding Soil PhWhen the pH is too high or too low, your plants may get too much of some nutrients and not enough of others.Read more
Effective watering techniques - soaker hoses, overhead watering, and drip irrigationEnsure that your entire garden is watered effectively.Read more -
Direct Sow SeedsIt's the miracle everyone wants: You plant a seed in the soil, add a little water and sunshine, and soon you're eating what you grew.Read more
Growing Spinach SeedsRead moreSpinach is a cool season crop, developing at its best when growth is quick and continuous. Provide full sun, cool nights and plentiful water supply.
All About LettuceRead moreGardeners can select from a large variety of lettuces that are easy to grow, highly productive in limited space, and virtually pest and disease free.
Seed Starting BasicsRead moreGrowing from seed not only gives you a much larger selection of vegetables and flowers to choose from, it also lets you get a jump on the growing season by starting many plants indoors.
All About TomatoesRead moreFruiting crops, including tomatoes, need full sun most of the day for good production of quality fruit.
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Harvesting VegetablesWhen harvest time comes, it comes big-time. For the gardener, the challenge now may be to keep ahead of a tsunami of vegetables. Learn some harvest tips from Burpee.com.Read more
Extending Your Tomato HarvestCheat the calendar! Tips on extending your tomato plant's harvest season.Read more
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