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.
Planting to Harvest. What many people don't realize about pumpkins is that the small varieties take the same amount of time after planting before they are ready for harvest as the massive pumpkins that weigh over 100 pounds. Pumpkins need between 90 and 120 days after planting the seeds before harvest time. For the best growth, pumpkins prefer air temperatures between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The soil temperature should be above 65 degrees Fahrenheit before you plant pumpkins.