Gardening Tips for July - Square Foot Gardening

Mel Bartholomew and Patti Moreno the Garden Girl team up to offer up more tips for growing the best garden in your block.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Gardening Tips for July - Square Foot Gardening" by Blossom Flower Delivery

Key insights about video Gardening Tips for July - Square Foot Gardening

🌱 Lettuce is a cool weather crop, but you can try growing it in the summer by providing shade and extra water.

🌞 Another option is to choose heat-resistant lettuce varieties that are specifically bred to tolerate hot weather.

🌽 To efficiently grow corn, it's best to plant it in a square foot garden rather than single rows, as this helps with pollination.

🌽 Corn pollinates through tassels and silk, so it's important to ensure proper pollination by planting corn in a way that allows for good pollen distribution.

🌽 Harvest corn when the kernels have filled out, the silk turns brown, and by doing a fingernail test to check for milky liquid when puncturing a kernel.

🌽 Fresh corn can be enjoyed raw and can be an identifiable marker for your home when visitors see the cornstalks in your garden.

🌽 Corn is a great addition to your garden to provide your family with delicious summer treats.

Timestamped Summary

00:27 Mel Bartholomew is sad that his lettuce is gone in July

01:00 Mel Bartholomew gives tips on how to keep lettuce from wilting in the hot sun

01:19 Mel Bartholomew talks about how broccoli can continue to grow in the hot summer months with the right care

02:08 Mel Bartholomew talks about growing corn in his garden and how it is a recognizable feature of his house

02:15 Mel Bartholomew gives tips on efficiently growing corn, including planting in a square foot garden instead of single rows

04:04 Mel Bartholomew talks about harvesting corn by feeling for lumpy kernels and checking for brown silk and milky kernels

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Q&A

How can I grow lettuce in the summer?

To grow lettuce in the summer, you can provide shade for the plants by using a support and shade cloth. You should also give the lettuce extra water and mulch to help keep it cool.

What are some tips for growing corn efficiently?

Instead of planting corn in single rows, it is best to plant it in a square. This way, you can grow more corn in a smaller space and increase the chances of pollination.

How do I know when to harvest corn?

When the silk on the corn begins to turn brown and the kernels feel lumpy, it is a good indication that the corn is ready to be harvested. You can also check by peeling back a small section of the husk and testing the kernel with your fingernail - if it is milky and pops back, it is ready to be harvested.