Episode 29: Meet the Plant Families - Solanaceae

The Growing Space Podcast

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Episode Description: Ground cherries, tomatillos, eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, oh my! In this episode, we discuss members of the Solanaceae plant family aka the night shades. Everything from sunlight, to spacing, to watering, and more.

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Helpful Links from the Show:

• LEARN MORE ABOUT SOLANACEAE PLANTS | https://www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-plants-in-the-family-Solanaceae-2026039
• WANNA GROW GROUND CHERRIES THIS YEAR? | https://www.thepatiofarmer.com/product-page/ground-cherry-aunt-molly
• *ON SALE* TOMATO SEEDING GROW KIT | https://www.thepatiofarmer.com/product-page/grow-kit-starting-tomatoes-from-seed-inside
• FIND YOUR HARDINESS ZONE | https://www.almanac.com/gardening/frostdates
• The Patio Farmer’s Favorite ORGANIC Store-Bought Plant Foods -
  • Compost Complete for Terrific Tomatoes: https://windcrest-farm.square.site/product/compost-complete-for-terrific-tomatoes/202?cs=true&cst=custom
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  • Dr. Earth Home Grown Tomato, Vegetable & Herb Food: https://amzn.to/4asK1CL
• Meet Craig LeHoullier – the NC Tomato Man – and next week’s podcast guest | https://www.craiglehoullier.com/
• MEET VERONICA AKA MY HOUSEPLANT GURU | https://www.verdetribe.com/
• HOW TO CARE FOR HOUSEPLANTS | https://www.skillpop.com/classes/7507

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Other Episodes of The Growing Space Podcast You May Enjoy:

• Episode 28: Meet the Plant Families – Cucurbitaceae
• Episode 1: My First Podcast Episode EVER!

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