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ArcaMax Gardening Daily Tips for Thursday October 29, 2009

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Gardening Daily Tips
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Thursday October 29, 2009

Begonia, Tuberous (Begonia tuberhybrida)
Q&A: Water has High Sulfur Content
Q&A: Onions Sprout in Storage
Tip: Cut Back Chrysanthemums
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Begonia, Tuberous (Begonia tuberhybrida)

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Q&A: Water has High Sulfur Content

Question: The water supply for my vegetable and ornamental gardens has a high sulfur content. Will the sulfur cause problems for my plants?

Answer: Sulfur is a plant nutrient; however, an excess in the soil can lower soil pH. Though the sulfur in your water will probably not lead to a buildup in the soil, you might want to have your soil tested for both sulfur content and pH. Repeat the test every few years to see if there is any change.

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Q&A: Onions Sprout in Storage

Question: My onions don't keep well in storage -- they sprout and rot. How can I prevent this so I can keep my onions through the winter?

Answer: It's possible that you are storing your onions in too warm a place. To harvest and cure onions properly, wait until 75% of the tops have fallen over naturally before harvesting the crop. Store them in a dry, shady place with good ventilation, such as an outdoor shed or barn, for 10 days to two weeks. After the onions have cured, put them in slatted crates or mesh bags. Store them indoors in a cellar with low humidity and temperatures between 33F and 45F. I hope this helps!

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Tip: Cut Back Chrysanthemums

After flowering, cut back chrysanthemum plants to a few inches from the soil. Compost cuttings, and in colder areas, mulch plants with a 4 to 6 inch layer of chopped leaves and or bark to help the plants survive winter.

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