In general, dogs neutered before they go into puberty grow a bit bigger than those neutered after puberty because testosterone is involved in bone growth; sometimes that growth is preferable and sometimes itâs not. Most dogs are sexually mature by the age of five or six months (the blink of an eye). If your dogâs testicles donât descend, you still need to have him neutered. These dogs tend to have more testicular tumors than normal dogs.
The common tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum Mill., belongs to an extremely diverse and large family the Solanaceae. Often refered to as the Nightshade family, this family contains many of our commonly cultivated plants (potato, peppers, eggplant, tobacco, petunias, tomatillo) and various weeds (nightshades, jimson weed).
Cucurbits like cucumber and squash are warm season crops that thrive during summer months. Companion plants are those that benefit each other when planted in close proximity. They attract beneficial insects and keep away pests, and they provide cultural benefits such as nutrients, shade and support to their garden pals. Cucurbits, which include cucumbers and squash, are vegetables commonly found in home gardens, and theyâre often planted with companion plants that benefit them in some way. These plants include beans, peas, corn, nasturtium and icicle radishes.