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| 303 North Saddle Creek Road Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 558-5900 |
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| Over 43,000 seedlings of flowering annuals, vegetables and herbs are grown on site each season. Below represents a small array of vegetables you can find at Indian Creek Nursery and Garden Center. |
| Vegetable Plants - Peppers Peppers are fast becoming one of the most popular of all are hundreds of varieties available to the home gardener. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and range from the sweetest to downright fiery. One final attribute, most are prolific producers. Peppers enjoy soil with plenty of organic matter, supplemented with a balanced fertilizer. |
| Vegetable Plants - Cucumbers The cucumber is a tender, warm-season vegetable that produces well when given proper care and protection. The vines of standard varieties grow rapidly and require substantial space. When fruit begins setting and maturing, adequate moisture becomes especially critical. For best yields, incorporate compost before planting. The best size to harvest depends on the use and variety. Do not allow cucumbers to turn yellow. The cucumber fruit grows rapidly to harvest size, so check your plants every other day. |
| Vegetable Plants - Eggplant Eggplants can also come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. When harvesting eggplants, they should be shiny and firm, but not hard to the touch. Picking before they are fully grown is fine and will encourage more fruit set. Cut the fruits from the plant, don't pull. Harvested eggplants will store in a cool spot for 1-2 weeks. When cooked, eggplant has a mild flavor and tender, creamy flesh. |
| Vegetable Plants - Tomatoes Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable to grow and can be easy when you keep a few things in mind. Good soil drainage is important in preventing root rot, which stresses plants and leaves them susceptible to attack by diseases and pests. Avoid evening watering because plants don't have time to dry and will likely stay wet until the next morning, which favors disease development. Tomatoes are a warm season vegetable, so if they are planted early keep your eye on night temperatures. |