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Zucchinis, also called summer squash, are easy to grow in Arizona. They are part of the Cucurbitaceae family. Zucchini has two growing seasons in Phoenix. Plant zucchini in the fall and again in the spring.
They can take a lot of space in your garden, but for this they produce three to ten pounds of produce per plant.
[Read more…] about Arizona Gardening: How to Grow Lots of ZucchiniEggplants are part of the Solanaceae family also called the nightshade family. They are usually deep purple in color, however they can also be a light purple, white and yellow.
[Read more…] about Gardening in Arizona: Grow Eggplants in Gardening Zone 9bYou can grow cucumbers in Phoenix twice a year. Once in the spring and in the fall. There are two forms of cucumbers: vining and bush. Cucumbers are a versatile vegetable and can be found in several varieties including pickling, slicing and seedless types.
[Read more…] about How to Grow Crisp Cucumbers in the DesertIf you’re looking for big showy pink flowers, the Pink Trumpet vine is a beautiful addition to your garden. This pink vine is part of the Bignoniaceae family and it’s botanical name is Podranea ricasoliana. Also known as the Queen of Sheba vine.
[Read more…] about How to Grow Showy Pink Trumpet VineAre you looking to create a hummingbird garden or adding an easy to care for perennial to your garden? If so, you may want to grow Salvia in gardening zone 9b.
[Read more…] about Grow Salvia in Gardening Zone 9bNeed a vegetable in a hurry? If so, Radishes are your go to veggie. These bright red root vegetables reach maturity within three short weeks. Let’s grow radishes in your Phoenix garden and learn some new ways of cooking with them.
[Read more…] about Grow Radishes: One of the Fastest Growing Vegetables
