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TomatillosTomatillos are a small tomato-like fruit that develops in lantern-like papery husks, used frequently in salsas and sauces.Where, When, and How to Plant Your SeedlingsTomatillos need at least six hours of sunlight per day.As with tomatoes, when planting bury half of the plant below the soil line to…
EggplantEggplants do best in warm to hot summers. The Nadia variety does bear in colder temps, but all eggplants have trouble setting fruit if the nighttime temperatures dip below 60 degrees F. Remember that eggplant leaves are toxic.Planting Your SeedlingsPlant out when the days are consistently above 70…
Leafy GreensChard and KaleChard can be grown year round, but kale can be tricky in the summer, particularly if you live East of the East Bay hills, where temps can be well over 90 degrees F. High temperatures and strong sun may lead to a bitter taste. If you have consistent high temps in summer and still…
