| Name: |
Tomatoes |
| Latin Name: |
Solanum lycopersicum |
| Basic Info: |
Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops to grow – they can be
started from seed indoors or bought as young plants, then grown either
outdoors or in a greenhouse, in pots or in the ground. These tender
plants need a warm, sunny, sheltered site if grown outdoors and love a
long hot summer.
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| Name: |
Pumpkins |
| Latin Name: |
Cucurbita |
| Basic Info: |
Pumpkins are easy and fun to grow – just give them a warm sunny site,
plenty of water and shelter from cold winds. By autumn, you’ll have
colourful pumpkins to make into Halloween decorations or to store for
use in winter – they’re delicious roasted or turned into hearty soups.
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| Name: |
Chilli Peppers |
| Latin Name: |
Chilli Piperis |
| Basic Info: |
Chillies are tender plants that need heat, sun and The amount of water
vapour in the atmosphere. Different plants require different levels of
humidity. Houseplants that need high humidity are best grown in a
steamy bathroom, misted regularly or the pot placed in a saucer of
damp pebbles. In a greenhouse, humidity can be raised in hot weather
by damping down (wetting) the floor, overhead watering or misting.
However, high humidity can cause fungal problems, in which case open
vents to improve ventilation. humidity to fruit well. Closely related
to sweet peppers, they make attractive plants with their colourful,
glossy fruits. They also take up little space, reaching only about
60cm (2ft) tall and 30cm (1ft) wide, and grow particularly well in
pots.
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