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.
Harvest pumpkins when they are deep orange and have a hard rind. This is usually in late September or early October. Pumpkin vines require a minimum of 50 to 100 square feet of growing space. Plant four or five seeds per hill at a depth of 1 inch. Space the hills 5 to 6 feet apart in rows 10 to 15 feet apart. Dry pumpkins in the sun for about 7 days to harden the skin.