If pollen from a hot pepper fertilizes the flower of a sweet pepper, all the hot pepper genes from the father plant go into the embryo in the seed. The genes from the male parent do not play a part in ...

“Locally, it looks like we could get the corn planter started on Wednesday without seed-chilling issues, and we probably can continue to plant until about Saturday noon – if the weather ...

When you look at a bag of corn seed, somewhere you’ll find information ... What kind of refuge should you plant? Again, look to your seed bag to make sure you’re following label requirements.

The unique flavors and textures of corn make it one of the most versatile ingredients, one that takes dishes up a notch ...

Sweet corn comes in a range of kernel colors: yellow, white, and bicolor (yellow and white). Here's a short video about preparing sweet corn. Sweet corn is most often eaten cooked. Peel or “shuck” the ...

Spring is here, and for many that means it's time to start planting vegetable gardens. Here are the vegetables to plant in ...

Looking to start a spring garden? This April planting guide features the best fruits and veggies to grow now for bountiful summer harvests!