# easyDacha — Full content index > Complete list of gardening guides and recipes published on the easyDacha blog. easyDacha is a vegetable garden planner app for iOS that helps home gardeners plan beds, track plants, and follow location-specific care plans. The guides below are written for home gardeners in the US and UK. - Website: https://easydacha.com - Blog: https://easydacha.com/blog - Download the app: https://easydacha.com/download - App overview: https://easydacha.com/llms.txt ## Compare easyDacha with other garden planners Side-by-side comparisons of easyDacha against the garden planning apps home gardeners most often consider. - [easyDacha vs GrowVeg](https://easydacha.com/compare/easydacha-vs-growveg) - [easyDacha vs Planter](https://easydacha.com/compare/easydacha-vs-planter) - [easyDacha vs Almanac Garden Planner](https://easydacha.com/compare/easydacha-vs-almanac-garden-planner) - [easyDacha vs Seed to Spoon](https://easydacha.com/compare/easydacha-vs-seed-to-spoon) - [easyDacha vs Seedtime](https://easydacha.com/compare/easydacha-vs-seedtime) - [easyDacha vs GrowIt](https://easydacha.com/compare/easydacha-vs-growit) - [easyDacha vs Grow to Eat](https://easydacha.com/compare/easydacha-vs-grow-to-eat) - [easyDacha vs PictureThis](https://easydacha.com/compare/easydacha-vs-picturethis) ## Product pages Pages about the app itself: what it does, who built it, and how to use it. - [easyDacha home](https://easydacha.com) - [Download easyDacha](https://easydacha.com/download) - [About easyDacha and the story behind it](https://easydacha.com/about) - [Team](https://easydacha.com/team) - [Beginner's guide](https://easydacha.com/beginner) - [Product FAQ: how the app works, step by step](https://easydacha.com/faq) - [Privacy Policy](https://easydacha.com/privacy) - [Terms and Conditions](https://easydacha.com/terms-and-conditions) ## DIY fertilizer recipes Homemade liquid feeds, mineral fixes, and soil amendments gardeners can make from common ingredients. - [How to Set Up a Worm Bin and Make Vermicompost Tea](https://easydacha.com/blog/worm-bin-vermicompost-tea) - [How to Use Rhizobium Inoculant for Beans, Peas, and Other Legumes](https://easydacha.com/blog/rhizobium-inoculant-legumes) - [How to Ferment Mustard as Fertilizer and Pest Repellent](https://easydacha.com/blog/fermented-mustard-spray) - [How to Use Succinic Acid for Plant Stress Relief (Pharmacy Tablets)](https://easydacha.com/blog/succinic-acid-plants) - [How to Make Bioavailable Phosphorus Fertilizer from Bones (Citric Acid Method)](https://easydacha.com/blog/bone-citrate-phosphorus) - [How to Make Amino Acid Fertilizer from Gelatin (Glycine + Proline Recipe)](https://easydacha.com/blog/gelatin-amino-acid-fertilizer) - [How to Make Calcium Acetate from Wood Ash and Vinegar (Blossom End Rot Fix)](https://easydacha.com/blog/calcium-acetate-wood-ash-ber) - [How to Use Beer to Rescue Weak Seedlings (Malt Stimulant Recipe)](https://easydacha.com/blog/beer-stimulant-weak-seedlings) - [How to Make Horsetail Decoction for Natural Silicon (Stronger Cell Walls)](https://easydacha.com/blog/horsetail-decoction-silicon) - [How to Make Ammonium Lactate from Whey and Ammonia (Bio-Available Nitrogen)](https://easydacha.com/blog/whey-ammonia-nitrogen-feed) - [How to Make Potato Peel Ferment for Potassium-Hungry Plants (Free K Fertilizer)](https://easydacha.com/blog/potato-ferment-potassium-feed) - [How to Make DIY Chelated Iron from Iron Sulfate and Citric Acid (Iron Chlorosis Fix)](https://easydacha.com/blog/diy-chelated-iron-sulfate-citric) - [How to Use Citric Acid to Unlock Calcium and Magnesium in Soil (Mineral Mobilizer)](https://easydacha.com/blog/citric-acid-mineral-mobilizer) - [How to Use Calcium Nitrate to Stop Flower Drop and Protect Fruit (Ovary Protection)](https://easydacha.com/blog/calcium-nitrate-ovary-protection) - [How to Make the Micronutrient Shield (Iron Chelate + Epsom Salt) to Prevent Nitrate Buildup](https://easydacha.com/blog/micronutrient-shield-iron-epsom) - [How to Use Potassium Nitrate Foliar Spray to Double Potassium Uptake (Leaf-to-Root K Synergy)](https://easydacha.com/blog/potassium-nitrate-foliar-spray) - [How to Use Boric Acid and Ammonia as a Boron Soil Drench for Better Fruit Set](https://easydacha.com/blog/boric-acid-ammonia-boron-drench) - [How to Use Epsom Salt in the Garden: Foliar Spray and Soil Drench for Magnesium Deficiency](https://easydacha.com/blog/epsom-salt-magnesium-garden) - [How to Use Molasses in the Garden (Soil Biology Drench)](https://easydacha.com/blog/molasses-soil-drench) - [How to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden (What Works and What Doesn't)](https://easydacha.com/blog/coffee-grounds-garden) - [How to Make Fermented Weed Fertilizer (Free Liquid Feed)](https://easydacha.com/blog/fermented-weed-fertilizer) - [How to Make Yeast Fertilizer for Vegetables (Simple DIY Recipe)](https://easydacha.com/blog/yeast-fertilizer-vegetables) - [How to Ferment Nettle for Liquid Fertilizer (Full Recipe)](https://easydacha.com/blog/nettle-liquid-fertilizer) - [How to Make Comfrey Liquid Fertilizer (Two Methods)](https://easydacha.com/blog/comfrey-liquid-fertilizer) - [How to Brew Compost Tea the Right Way (Aerated Recipe)](https://easydacha.com/blog/compost-tea-recipe) - [How to Make Banana Peel Fertilizer for Potassium-Hungry Plants](https://easydacha.com/blog/banana-peel-fertilizer) - [How to Use Eggshells as Calcium Fertilizer and Slug Barrier](https://easydacha.com/blog/eggshell-fertilizer-garden) - [How to Use Aloe Vera for Seed Germination, Root Growth, and Garden Spray](https://easydacha.com/blog/aloe-vera-seed-germination) - [How to Use Wood Ash as Fertilizer and Pest Repellent](https://easydacha.com/blog/wood-ash-fertilizer) ## DIY pest and disease control Natural sprays, traps, and biological controls for common garden pests and plant diseases. - [How to Grow Metarhizium at Home to Kill Fungus Gnat Larvae](https://easydacha.com/blog/metarhizium-fungus-gnats) - [How to Grow Beauveria bassiana at Home (Aphids, Whiteflies, Thrips)](https://easydacha.com/blog/beauveria-bassiana-homemade) - [How to Make Iodine-Milk Spray Against Late Blight (Tomato and Potato Recipe)](https://easydacha.com/blog/iodine-milk-blight-spray) - [How to Make Bordeaux Mixture at Home (Copper Fungicide Recipe)](https://easydacha.com/blog/bordeaux-mixture-recipe) - [How to Use Hydrogen Peroxide in the Garden (3 Recipes)](https://easydacha.com/blog/hydrogen-peroxide-garden) - [How to Use Liquid Smoke to Repel Slugs and Ants (Fire Flight Response)](https://easydacha.com/blog/liquid-smoke-slug-ant-repellent) - [How to Use Peppermint Oil Spray Against Phytophthora and Garden Pests](https://easydacha.com/blog/peppermint-oil-garden-spray) - [How to Make Henna Extract to Kill Whiteflies (Natural Contact Spray)](https://easydacha.com/blog/henna-extract-whitefly) - [How to Use Propolis Tincture as a Plant Shield (Antiseptic + Whitefly Barrier)](https://easydacha.com/blog/propolis-tincture-shield) - [How to Make 'Wild Hay' Bacillus subtilis Extract (DIY Biological Fungicide)](https://easydacha.com/blog/wild-hay-bacillus-subtilis) - [How to Use Liquid Glass (Sodium Silicate) as a Dormant Spray for Fruit Trees](https://easydacha.com/blog/liquid-glass-dormant-spray) - [How to Use Bleach and Monopotassium Phosphate as a Post-Dormant Sanitizer for Fruit Trees](https://easydacha.com/blog/bleach-mkp-post-dormant-sanitizer) - [How to Culture Clonostachys rosea at Home (Late Blight Fighter)](https://easydacha.com/blog/clonostachys-rosea-late-blight) - [How to Use Bacillus subtilis with Turmeric (100x Boost Recipe)](https://easydacha.com/blog/bacillus-subtilis-turmeric) - [How to Grow Trichoderma at Home (2 Easy Methods)](https://easydacha.com/blog/grow-trichoderma-at-home) - [How to Make a Beer Trap for Slugs and Snails (Simple Setup)](https://easydacha.com/blog/beer-trap-slugs) - [How to Use Milk Spray Against Powdery Mildew (It Actually Works)](https://easydacha.com/blog/milk-spray-powdery-mildew) - [How to Make Hot Pepper Spray for Garden Pests and Deer](https://easydacha.com/blog/hot-pepper-spray-garden) - [How to Make Garlic Spray for Garden Pests (Two Recipes)](https://easydacha.com/blog/garlic-spray-garden-pests) - [How to Make Baking Soda Spray for Powdery Mildew](https://easydacha.com/blog/baking-soda-powdery-mildew) - [How to Use Cinnamon to Prevent Damping Off and Soil Fungus](https://easydacha.com/blog/cinnamon-for-seedlings) - [How to Use Chamomile Tea to Prevent Damping Off in Seedlings](https://easydacha.com/blog/chamomile-tea-for-seedlings) - [Aphid Spray for Flowering Plants: Bee-Safe DIY Recipe](https://easydacha.com/blog/aphid-spray-flowering-plants) - [Homemade Organic Pesticide for the Vegetable Garden: Simple Recipes That Work](https://easydacha.com/blog/evzozgmch1-homemade-organic-pesticide-for-the-veget) - [How to Spray Fruit Trees in Spring: Pink Bud Stage Guide](https://easydacha.com/blog/how-to-spray-fruit-trees-spring-pink-bud) - [How to Get Rid of Aphids Organically (3-Step Method)](https://easydacha.com/blog/get-rid-of-aphids-organically) - [How to Get Rid of Spider Mites Naturally (Spray Guide)](https://easydacha.com/blog/get-rid-of-spider-mites-naturally) - [Cucumber Powdery Mildew Prevention: The Rotation Fix](https://easydacha.com/blog/cucumber-care-rotation-guide) - [How to Keep Ladybugs in Your Garden and Beat Aphids](https://easydacha.com/blog/how-to-keep-ladybugs-in-garden) - [Tomato Hornworms Stripping Plants: How to Stop Them](https://easydacha.com/blog/tomato-hornworm-organic-control) ## Seed starting and germination Indoor seed starting, germination boosters, grow lights, temperatures, and seedling problems. - [How to Use Ginger Extract for Seed Germination (Old Seed Revival)](https://easydacha.com/blog/ginger-seed-treatment) - [How to Soak Seeds in Aloe Vera or Jade Plant Extract (Two Recipes)](https://easydacha.com/blog/aloe-crassula-seed-soak) - [How to Make Natural Auxin Water from Cherry Branches (Rooting and Seed Soak)](https://easydacha.com/blog/cherry-branch-auxin-water) - [How to Make Corn Sprout Water for Root Stimulation (Natural Cytokinin)](https://easydacha.com/blog/corn-sprout-water) - [How to Use Onion Sprout Extract for Stubborn Seeds (Peppers and Eggplant)](https://easydacha.com/blog/onion-sprout-extract-seeds) - [How to Make the "Alarm Clock" Seed Soak for Slow Germinators](https://easydacha.com/blog/alarm-clock-seed-soak) - [How to Care for Vegetable Seedlings Indoors: Complete Growing Guide](https://easydacha.com/blog/04ndhpg921-how-to-care-for-vegetable-seedlings-indo) - [How to Choose Healthy Vegetable Seedlings: A Buyer's Guide](https://easydacha.com/blog/7mclageia1-how-to-choose-healthy-vegetable-seedling) - [Seed Starting Troubleshooting: Why Seeds Fail and How to Fix It](https://easydacha.com/blog/2bzj88mio1-seed-starting-troubleshooting-why-seeds) - [Seed Starting Tips: When to Soak Seeds and When to Skip It](https://easydacha.com/blog/seed-starting-tips-how-to-soak-seeds) - [How to Choose Grow Lights for Seedlings: A Practical Guide](https://easydacha.com/blog/yg2hdxl6t1-how-to-choose-grow-lights-for-seedlings) - [Why Cool-Season Plants Don't Need Heat Mats](https://easydacha.com/blog/t35mdznz31-why-cool-season-plants-dont-need-heat-ma) - [How to Stop Seedlings from Stretching](https://easydacha.com/blog/ftsuagpf11-how-to-stop-seedlings-from-stretching) - [Optimal Temperatures for Seedling Growth: A Comprehensive Guide](https://easydacha.com/blog/6ek6p75j31-optimal-temperatures-for-seedling-growth) - [How to Choose Tomato Seedlings (Skip the Greenest Ones)](https://easydacha.com/blog/choosing-tomato-seedlings-nitrogen-trap) ## Transplanting and hardening off Moving seedlings outdoors, hardening off, and timing the transplant right. - [Caring for Transplanted Seedlings: First 2 Weeks Critical Care Guide](https://easydacha.com/blog/k10tpd81v1-caring-for-transplanted-seedlings-first) - [When to Transplant Seedlings: Complete Vegetable Seedling Transplant Schedule](https://easydacha.com/blog/4ei72jcin1-when-to-transplant-seedlings-complete-ve) - [Hardening Off Seedlings: Step-by-Step Guide to Prevent Transplant Shock](https://easydacha.com/blog/mzxd0olv41-hardening-off-seedlings-step-by-step-gui) - [How to Harden Off Seedlings: A Step-by-Step Guide for Gardeners](https://easydacha.com/blog/rbv5pn9k71-how-to-harden-off-seedlings-a-step-by-st) - [When to Plant Seedlings: A Complete Guide to Timing Your Garden Right](https://easydacha.com/blog/9tfnk1k2j1-when-to-plant-seedlings-a-complete-guide) - [When to Transplant Tomatoes Outdoors: Timing and Tips](https://easydacha.com/blog/8rprtpeyv1-when-to-transplant-tomatoes-outdoors-and) ## Vegetable growing guides Step-by-step guides for growing specific vegetables and fruit at home. - [Kale Growing Guide for Beginners](https://easydacha.com/blog/cnm7h156e1-kale-growing-guide-for-beginners) - [Growing Spinach Indoors: Step-by-Step](https://easydacha.com/blog/abvs7xoy91-growing-spinach-indoors-step-by-step) - [How to Grow Lettuce Indoors: Fresh Greens All Year Long](https://easydacha.com/blog/etogl5kt01-how-to-grow-lettuce-indoors-fresh-greens) - [Starting Bell Peppers from Seed: Beginner Guide](https://easydacha.com/blog/08te1603i1-starting-bell-peppers-from-seed-beginner) - [How to Grow Carrots Indoors](https://easydacha.com/blog/lxe4ez78u1-how-to-grow-carrots-indoors) - [Starting Cucumbers Indoors: Beginner Guide](https://easydacha.com/blog/i1fg7gvbg1-starting-cucumbers-indoors-beginner-guid) - [How to Grow Tomatoes from Seed (No Greenhouse Required)](https://easydacha.com/blog/l5r1nszsc1-how-to-grow-tomatoes-from-seed-no-greenh) - [The Best Way to Grow 'Tall Utah' Celery: Step-by-Step Care Guide](https://easydacha.com/blog/949lu8fb51-the-best-way-to-grow-tall-utah-celery-st) - [The Simple Way to Grow Peppers: From Seed to Harvest](https://easydacha.com/blog/z4mfpbpt41-the-simple-way-to-grow-peppers-from-seed) - [How to Grow Iceberg Lettuce at Home: From Seed to Harvest](https://easydacha.com/blog/r9197btca1-how-to-grow-iceberg-lettuce-at-home-from) - [Growing Fresh Cucumbers Indoors in Winter](https://easydacha.com/blog/kcovi0d8x1-growing-fresh-cucumbers-indoors-in-winte) - [How to Propagate Grapes from Cuttings: A Beginner's Guide](https://easydacha.com/blog/1du5u6to11-how-to-propagate-grapes-from-cuttings-a) - [How to Plant Strawberries: 7 Rules and 5 Mistakes to Avoid](https://easydacha.com/blog/planting-strawberries-rules-mistakes) - [Too Many Cucumbers? What to Do Before They Go Soft](https://easydacha.com/blog/too-many-cucumbers-what-to-do) ## Herb growing guides Growing herbs indoors and in small spaces, from basil to mint. - [How to Start Basil Indoors: Step-by-Step for Fresh Winter Herbs](https://easydacha.com/blog/d35plrtr41-how-to-start-basil-indoors-step-by-step) - [Grow Mint Like a Pro: The Foolproof Guide](https://easydacha.com/blog/9kleb02ln1-grow-mint-like-a-pro-the-foolproof-guide) - [How to Grow Parsley: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://easydacha.com/blog/or224vczh1-how-to-grow-parsley-a-step-by-step-guide) - [Moving Herbs Indoors: Basil, Rosemary & Parsley Potting Guide](https://easydacha.com/blog/se09znmua1-how-i-moved-my-basil-rosemary-and-parsle) - [How to Grow Lavender, Thyme & Oregano Together in One Pot](https://easydacha.com/blog/5s234t6ae1-how-to-grow-lavender-thyme-and-oregano-t) ## Companion planting and crop rotation Which plants grow well together, what to keep apart, and how to rotate crops. - [Companion Planting Guide: Double Your Harvest Naturally](https://easydacha.com/blog/companion-planting-crop-rotation-guide) - [Why You Shouldn't Plant Tomatoes in the Same Spot as Last Year](https://easydacha.com/blog/2kux1uuic1-why-you-shouldnt-plant-tomatoes-in-the-s) - [Succession Planting Guide: How to Plant in Intervals for Continuous Harvest](https://easydacha.com/blog/mvsyyrx7n1-succession-planting-guide-how-to-plant-i) - [7 Best Flowers for Your Vegetable Garden](https://easydacha.com/blog/d1l1kuz0m1-7-best-flowers-for-your-vegetable-garden) - [7 Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes](https://easydacha.com/blog/8esx440u31-7-best-companion-plants-for-juicy-tomato) - [Companion Plants for Onions, Lettuce, Cucumbers, Peppers](https://easydacha.com/blog/2if5csshk1-top-10-companion-plants-for-onions-lettu) - [Best Companion Plants for Herbs and Lavender](https://easydacha.com/blog/gjiazs08v1-top-companion-plants-for-herbs-amp-laven) ## Garden planning and layout Planning beds, mapping sunlight, and making the most of your growing space. - [Why Your Garden Isn't Growing: The Beginner's Guide to Garden Sun Mapping](https://easydacha.com/blog/garden-sun-mapping-sunlight-requirements-vegetables) - [Row Gardening Is Out: 5 High-Yield Secrets for a Smarter Backyard Garden](https://easydacha.com/blog/ezlaza9of1-row-gardening-is-out-5-high-yield-secret) - [Shade-Loving Garden Friends: Easy Guide to Growing Vegetables in Partial Shade](https://easydacha.com/blog/4ie8o47kj1-shade-loving-garden-friends-easy-guide-t) - [Sun-Loving Companions: Vegetables and Herbs That Thrive in Full Sun](https://easydacha.com/blog/67ak2plua1-sun-loving-companions-vegetables-and-her) - [What Your Gardening Space Needs](https://easydacha.com/blog/79c1dktd31-what-your-gardening-space-needs) - [Container Gardening Vegetables Indoors. Choosing the Right Pot](https://easydacha.com/blog/ydhkvesml1-how-to-move-garden-plants-indoors-and-ch) - [How to Create a Personalized Garden Planting Schedule](https://easydacha.com/blog/personalized-garden-planting-schedule) - [How to Turn Your Lawn Into a Vegetable Garden (No Dig)](https://easydacha.com/blog/lawn-to-vegetable-garden-conversion) ## Feeding, soil, seeds and tools Fertilizer plans, soil pH, choosing seeds, and the tools a home gardener actually needs. - [Simple Fertilizer Plan for Flowering Vegetables](https://easydacha.com/blog/d9jadmkrx1-simple-fertilizer-plan-for-flowering-veg) - [The Best Fertilizer Recipe for Seedlings and Plants](https://easydacha.com/blog/xku97mtat1-the-best-fertilizer-recipe-for-seedlings) - [Soil Acidity (pH): What It Is, How to Change It](https://easydacha.com/blog/iei7b0i291-soil-acidity-ph-what-it-is-how-to-change) - [F1 Hybrids vs. Heirlooms: Choosing the Best Seeds for Your First Garden](https://easydacha.com/blog/ttb4csxjx1-f1-hybrids-vs-heirlooms-choosing-the-bes) - [What Gardening Tools Do You Really Need?](https://easydacha.com/blog/302ksbimv1-what-gardening-tools-do-you-really-need) - [Your Ultimate Seed Buying Guide: Seed Types and Gardening Terms](https://easydacha.com/blog/monp318ri1-your-ultimate-seed-buying-guide) ## Troubleshooting and pest identification Spotting problems early: yellowing leaves, plant diseases, and common pests. - [Why Is Your Onion Turning Yellow: Fast Fixes and Pest Checks](https://easydacha.com/blog/why-onion-turning-yellow) - [How to Identify Plant Diseases: Early Signs and What to Do](https://easydacha.com/blog/b0l2vi1pf1-how-to-identify-plant-diseases-early-sig) - [Top 10 Most Common Garden Pests: Identification and Treatment Guide](https://easydacha.com/blog/80889oop41-top-10-most-common-garden-pests-identifi) - [Why Tomato Flowers Fall Off and How to Fix It](https://easydacha.com/blog/tomato-flowers-falling-off) - [Blossom Drop on Tomatoes in Heat: The Two-Week Rotation Fix](https://easydacha.com/blog/tomato-flowering-rotation-guide) - [How to Protect Plants in a Heat Wave (5 Fast Fixes)](https://easydacha.com/blog/protect-plants-heat-wave) - [Herbicide Drift Damage in the Vegetable Garden: Fixes](https://easydacha.com/blog/herbicide-drift-damage-vegetable-garden) - [Why Are My Cucumbers Misshapen? Read the Shape](https://easydacha.com/blog/misshapen-cucumbers-why) - [Why Are My Sweet Peppers Hot? The Real Reason](https://easydacha.com/blog/sweet-peppers-turned-spicy) ## Getting started and about easyDacha Beginner starting points, the case for planning ahead, and the story behind the app. - [Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://easydacha.com/blog/vegetable-gardening-for-beginners) - [Getting Started With Gardening: How to Start a Vegetable Garden This Season](https://easydacha.com/blog/rz88rd7dh1-getting-started-with-gardening-how-to-st) - [Simplify Your Garden: How Preventive Gardening Makes It Easy](https://easydacha.com/blog/tdig8ocf31-simplify-your-garden-how-preventive-gard) - [Enhancing Your Garden's Growth: Essential Resources and Where to Find Them](https://easydacha.com/blog/7cdd64cdz1-enhancing-your-gardens-growth-essential) - [How Personalized Gardening Recommendations Improve Garden Success](https://easydacha.com/blog/rdf05f19u1-how-personalized-gardening-recommendatio) - [From Pixels to Plants: What Roblox's "Grow a Garden" Reveals About Real-World Gardening](https://easydacha.com/blog/fc46zs5m11-from-pixels-to-plants-what-robloxs-grow) - [Time-Saving Gardening Tips for a Healthy Garden](https://easydacha.com/blog/sc0gyvc861-10-time-saving-gardening-tips-for-a-heal) - [From Concept to Validation. A Garden Planner App Startup Story](https://easydacha.com/blog/53xlkcol01-from-concept-to-validation-how-easydacha) - [What's New in easyDacha App: Overwintering & Stage Plans](https://easydacha.com/blog/whats-new-overwintering-stage-plans) ## Fall, frost and overwintering Fall sowing, protecting crops from frost, and harvesting through winter into early spring. - [Planting Vegetables for Winter: A Fall Sowing Guide](https://easydacha.com/blog/planting-vegetables-for-winter) - [Will Green Tomatoes Ripen Before Frost? What to Do](https://easydacha.com/blog/green-tomatoes-ripen-before-frost)