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.
Sow traditional field pumpkins or jack oâlanterns into garden soil from May 15 to June 15. For an earlier harvest or perhaps a slightly larger pumpkin, you can start seeds indoors up to two weeks before these dates. Miniature pumpkins donât need as long a growing season to reach their full potential. Tuck these seeds into garden soil from May 25 to July 1. When planting pumpkin seedsâindoors or outâplace seeds into soil one-half to 1 inch deep with the pointed end facing down.