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46.
How do I determine when my spaghetti squash are ready to be picked, and will they continue to ripen once picked?
Published: April 22, 2008
47.
Last year's carrots are still growing but look very "rooty." Are they good to eat?
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Published: April 22, 2008
51.
Eggs or insect excrement? There's a substance similar to coffee grounds on my lettuce. What is it and what should I do?
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Published: April 03, 2008
52.
My asparagus is coming up, and because of freezing temperatures, the stalks were frozen. Do I need to trim those spears or just let them die and rot away?
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Published: April 03, 2008
53.
What ground temperature is best for planting tomatoes, beans, and marigolds?
Published: April 03, 2008
54.
I want to plant my tomato plants as early as possible. When is the expected last frost date in Minnesota?
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Published: April 03, 2008
55.
Why do sweet potato roots show black staining on the skin surface?
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Published: April 01, 2008
56.
I plan to construct raised beds around some unused clothesline poles in hopes that the beans will climb the poles and along the wires in between. Do you think this is a practical idea?
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Published: April 01, 2008
57.
Our acorn squash and pumpkin vines have gotten out of hand in our small garden. If we cut off some of the vines, will it harm the plants? Will they still produce fruit?
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Published: March 19, 2008
58.
My tomatoes are huge and have much vegetation, lots of blossoms, and immature fruit. Is there something I can do to stop the growth and hasten maturing? This is also true of my melons and squash.
Published: March 07, 2008
59.
I planted Brandywine tomatoes, and the plants are strong and enormous. They have produced many flowers but no fruit. Any suggestions?
Published: March 07, 2008
60.
What causes the vertical part of the sweet corn tassel to fall over, and how do you prevent it?
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Published: March 07, 2008
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