Why We Should All Be Eating More Artichokes. Artichokes, which can be eaten or taken as artichoke leaf extract, have been shown to improve various digestive health disorders. They significantly lower blood cholesterol levels, prevent heart disease and atherosclerosis, enhance detoxification reactions, as well as protect the liver from damage.
Starting Pumpkin Seeds Outside. When you plant pumpkin seeds outside, remember that pumpkins need an incredible amount of space to grow. Itâs recommended that you plan on a minimum of 20 square feet being needed for each plant. When the soil temperature is at least 65 F. (18 C.), you can plant your pumpkin seeds.
Vine crops can be seeded directly in the garden but need warm soils (65Â°F at 2 soil depth) to germinate properly. In Minnesota planting is typically in late May to early June. Plant pumpkin and winter squash seeds 3/4 inch deep, 24-36 inches apart. Use the closer spacing if the variety is a bush type. Spacing between rows should be 5-6 feet apart. Pumpkins and winter squash can be transplanted to help extend the season in the Northern parts of the state, or to help guarantee a full stand.