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Welcome to Plant to Plate!

Welcome to Plant to Plate! We focus on  simple growing tips  and  simple ways to either use the harvest or save it for later . Our gardening facts articles focus on basic facts about growing specific vegetables, fruits, and herbs.  We get right to the point - no anecdotes, essays, or filler content here! Our simple uses articles include simple pairings and other ways to either use the harvest or save it for later.  Harvest time is a busy time, so we keep these simple, straightforward, and easy to find too. Both of these sections are organized alphabetically by plant, so you can find what you need quickly and easily. The further reading articles go into further detail about these and related topics.  We keep them separate from the facts and uses articles so that you can always find those easily. Click here to get the Plan Ahead! printable garden planner completely FREE with email signup! Connect with Plant to Plate on Pinterest here and on Et...
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Growing Pears: Quick Facts

Wherever you garden, pears are a great addition or re-addition to your plant family.  Read on for simple, straightforward specifics about growing pears. Jump to: Family | Container Size | Good Companions | Bad Companions | Soil Conditions | Germination | Sun | Water | Temperature Range | Height | Lifespan | Reproduction | Yield Per Plant | Ingestibility | Further Reading What Family Do Pears Belong To? Pear trees ( Pyrus spp. ) belong to the Rosaceae family , also known as the rose family . Some of their relatives include peaches, cherries , and raspberries . What Size Container Should I Use for Growing Pears? The minimum container depth recommended for dwarf pear trees is 10 gallons. Non-dwarf varieties have thick, extensive root systems and are not recommended for container gardens. Learn more in our Choosing the Right Planter for Your Container Garden article here. What Are Good Companion Plants for Pears? Some of pears' best companions are as foll...

Soil Conditions and Plant Health

This article contains affiliate links.  Affiliate links pay us a very small commission for recommending a product via a direct link to that product at no additional cost to you.   Our full affiliate link disclosure can be found here. Soil conditions are part of our discussions here at Plant to Plate.  In fact, each  gardening facts  article has a soil conditions section for the plant being discussed.   For example, our Growing Thyme  article contains this statement: Thyme prefers well-draining, sandy to loamy soil with average fertility.  It tolerates a pH range of 5.0 to 8.0, but a pH of 7.0 is ideal. What do these terms mean?  How do soil conditions affect plant health?  Read on to find out. In this article, we'll discuss the following: What Do Soil Conditions Tell You? Soil Types and Composition Moisture Level Nutrient Content Soil pH: Acidity and Alkalinity Where to Find Information on Soil Conditions What Do Soil Condi...