Growing Experiments

I tested 4 natural aphid remedies on the same infestation. Here's what worked and what didn't.

I tested 5 trellis methods for cucumbers. Here's which gave the best yield and was easiest to use.

I bottom-watered all my plants for 30 days. Here's what happened compared to top watering.

I grew basil under a grow light, a south window, and a north window. The results were dramatic.

I tested 3 grow lights under $50 with basil seedlings. Here's which worked best.

I grew heirloom and hybrid lettuce side by side. Here's the difference in yield, flavor, and disease resistance.

I killed basil three times before I figured it out. It was always the same mistake. Here's what I learned.

I tested 6-year-old seeds against fresh seeds. Here's the germination rate difference.

I tested 5 seed starting mixes with the same seeds. Here's the germination rate, growth speed, and cost of each.

I tested germination rates of 6 seed brands with the same variety. The differences were surprising.

I grew cherry tomatoes in 1-gallon, 3-gallon, and 5-gallon pots. The difference was dramatic.