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Our gardening facts articles are intended as quick-reference guides for individual plants.  They typically include information like how much sun and water the plant needs, its minimum recommended container size, germination information, and good and bad companion plants for it.


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Growing Kale: Quick Facts

Whether you garden in the ground, in raised beds, on the patio, or anywhere else, kale is a great addition or re-addition to your plant family.  Read on for simple, straightforward specifics about growing kale. 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  Does Kale Belong To? Kale ( Brassica oleracea var. sabellica ) belongs to the Brassicaceae family , also known as the cabbage family . Some of its relatives include cauliflower , radishes , and broccoli . What Size Container Should I Use for Growing Kale? The minimum container depth recommended for kale is 8 inches.   However, a container that is at least 12 inches deep is preferred.  This size is less likely to cramp the roots, so it can result in larger leaves.   A container that is...
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Growing Marshmallow: Quick Facts

Whether you garden in the ground, in raised beds, on the patio, or anywhere else, marshmallow is a great addition or re-addition to your plant family. Read on for simple, straightforward specifics about growing marshmallow. Jump to: Family | Container Size | Good Companions | Bad Companions | Soil Conditions | Germination | Sun | Water | Temperature Range | Height | Lifespan | Reproduction | When to Harvest | Ingestibility | Further Reading What  Family  Does Marshmallow Belong To? Marshmallow ( Althea officinalis ) belongs to the Malvaceae family , also known as the mallow family . Some of its relatives include okra, hollyhock, and cacao. What Size Container Should I Use for Growing Marshmallow? The minimum container size recommended for marshmallow is 5 gallons. A 5-gallon bucket or container is usually about 12 inches deep.  But the capacity of the container is important because marshmallow needs to spread out in all directions, not just vert...
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Growing Marigolds: Quick Facts

Whether you garden in the ground, in raised beds, on the windowsill, or anywhere else, marigolds are a great addition or re-addition to your plant family.  Read on for simple, straightforward specifics about growing marigolds. 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 Marigolds Belong To? Marigolds ( Tagetes spp. ) belong to the Asteraceae family , also known as the daisy family . Some of their relatives include lettuce , gaillardia , and chamomile . What Size Container Should I Use for Growing Marigolds? The minimum container depth recommended for marigolds depends on the type and variety. For French marigolds, the minimum depth is 6 inches. For Mexican and African marigolds, the minimum depth is 10 inches. Learn more in our Choosing the Right Planter for Your Con...
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