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Propagating strawberries yourself: 2 ways with step-by-step instructions

table of contentsStrawberries propagate through runners1. Need for propagation2. Suitable runners3. Optimal time4. Temporarily plant cuttings in pots5. Plant out young strawberriesStrawberries multiply by sowing1. Wait for the seeds to ripen2. Win strawberry seeds3. Store strawberry seeds until sowing4. Break the germ inhibition5. Pre-soak strawberry seeds6. Sow strawberries7. Prick out the seedlings8. Plant out young plantsYoung strawberry plants produce plenty of fruit, but they wear out qu...

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Currant diseases with damage

table of contentsDiseases of currantsAmerican gooseberry powdery mildewweavePillar grateRed pustular diseaseStinging nettle leavesColletotrichum fruit rotLeaf fall diseaseInstinct deathBecause of their persistence and uses in the garden, currants are one of the most popular shrubs of German gardeners. Currants rarely get sick, but the plant is not immune from every disease. There are a large number of diseases that have a negative effect on the vitality of the plant and can even lead to its d...

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Grapevine Diseases: 8 Common Wine Diseases To Fight

table of contentsCommon grapevine diseasesPowdery mildew and downy mildewRed burnerBlack spot diseaseGreen rotGray moldVinegar rotBlack rotEsca diseaseGrapevines (Vitis) are not only very decorative, they provide shade, beautify house walls and, with a little luck, produce delicious grapes year after year. Whether yellow, green, blue or pink, grapes grown on site simply taste best. However, grapevines can cause numerous, more or less persistent diseases. Then it is important to react quickly ...

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Freezing and thawing blueberries: this is how they keep

table of contentsLocal superfoodFreeze blueberriesHarvest properlypreparationFreezeThaw blueberriesThe delicious blueberry season, which is also known as the blueberry in some regions of Germany, begins in July. New fruits continue to ripen over a period of several weeks. The sweet fruits do not keep for long, which is why you have to preserve larger quantities quickly. If you have a freezer, you can easily preserve the berries. If properly frozen, they won't get mushy even after thawing. Loc...

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Planting the mulberry tree: location & care

table of contentsMulberry treeLocationSoil claimsDifferences between speciesPlant the mulberry treeFertilizeto waterFlowering & harvestDiseases & pestsOverwinterCutTypes & varietiesfrequently asked QuestionsYou don't see mulberry trees too often. Many people are not even familiar with the mulberry as a fruit. However, it tastes very good and it can be worthwhile to have your own tree.In a nutshellbest known and most common types: red, white and black mulberrieslarge tree that spro...

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Strawberries overwinter in the garden and raised beds: this is how it works

table of contentspreparationRemove runnersRemove leavesCharacteristics typical of the varietyLast dose of fertilizerMulch the soilAllow air circulationWatering in winterAdditional protection in the raised bedStrawberries are resistant to the cold, but strong frosts can seriously affect them. Fragaria, as the strawberry is called botanically, is basically perennial and not difficult to overwinter if you pay attention to a few points. You should especially consider differences between the varie...

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The ideal location for currants

table of contentsuseful informationLocation factors frequently asked QuestionsCurrants are an example of how healthy can also taste delicious. If you want to grow berries rich in vitamins in the garden, you should therefore follow our tips on the ideal location for currants.In a nutshellCurrants in red, white and blackPrerequisite: a sunny to partially shaded locationthe sunnier the location, the sweeter the berries will beno waterlogginguseful informationred and white varieties: Ribes rubrum...

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Growing Tayberry in the garden

table of contentsdescriptionLocationCultivationcarefertilizationOverwinterCutMultiplyDiseasesfrequently asked QuestionsBerries are healthy, refreshing and delicious. In addition to the Raspberries and Blackberries With the Tayberry, a delicious mixture of both is now available. We have put together tips on cultivation and care.In a nutshellthe Tayberry (Rubus fructicosus x idaeus) is a cross between raspberry and blackberryFruits are larger than raspberries and can be easily detached from the...

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Cutting the mulberry tree: this is how it works

table of contentsCutting back - useful or not?Maintenance and topiary cutEducation to the treeMulberry hedgeTrellis shapefrequently asked QuestionsUnlike apple or other fruit trees, you don't have to cut the mulberry tree (Morus) for a rich harvest. However, pruning can make sense, as the exotic wood grows very quickly with an average increase of 40 centimeters per year.In a nutshellIt is not necessary to prune the mulberry treeforms fruit on old and new woodvery rapid growth, possible up to ...

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Planting strawberries in the raised bed: the basics

table of contentsWhat are raised beds?LocationSubstrate layerssowingPlantingto waterFertilizeharvestWastewinteringfrequently asked QuestionsIf you plant strawberries in the raised bed, you can look forward to an early and high yield. The comprehensive guide shows which factors have to be taken into account.In a nutshellRaised beds allow early plantingYield is higherHarvest can be done earlierStrawberries in the raised bed are better protectedCare must be adaptedWhat are raised beds?A raised b...

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