Postelein, also known by names such as winter postelein or winter purslane, is one of the lesser-known vegetables for winter. With us you will learn how to cultivate, harvest and use the common plate herb.Postelein is a local winter vegetable that is delicious both raw and cookedEspecially in the cold winter months, the joy of fresh vegetables from your own garden is greatest. The Postelein (Claytonia), also known as plate cabbage, can be used as a crispy salad or as cooked vegetables. In add...
When are tomatoes fertilized? How often is tomato fertilization necessary? We reveal everything you need to know about the correct fertilization of tomatoes.Tomato plants need a good supply of nutrients to produce a bountiful harvestThe tomato grown in almost every kitchen garden (Solanum lycopersicum) has a high need for nutrients and therefore also fertilizers. In order to ensure healthy growth and to be able to harvest abundantly from your tomato plants, you should therefore fertilize regu...
The parsnip had long been forgotten. We want to make the root popular again and reveal what you have to consider when growing in the garden.Few of them still grow parsnips these days - we want to change that and are rediscovering the roots [Photo: Christine Kuchem / Shutterstock.com]Parsnips (Pastinaca sativa) are becoming more and more popular right now. No wonder, because they contain valuable ingredients such as vitamins and minerals and can be used in many ways in the kitchen. So why not ...
There's more to it than the classic Halloween pumpkin. From edible pumpkins for cooking to poisonous ornamental pumpkins - we present all varieties.Now, when the days are getting shorter again and the trees more colorful, the long-awaited time of pumpkins begins. Of course, most people immediately think of the classic one Halloween pumpkin for carving. The type of Pumpkins (Cucurbita) so much more to offer: Whether orange, green, white or yellow pumpkin, edible like that Butternut- or Hokkaid...
Plant supports for pumpkins are not difficult to build and are advantageous for cultivation. In addition, it looks nice to let the pumpkins grow on it.Small Hokkaido pumpkins are made for trellises [Photo: Andrey Shtanko / Shutterstock.com]Pumpkins (Cucurbita) are easy-care plants that usually take up the entire garden without much effort and bring a rich harvest. If you don't have that much space or if you grow ornamental pumpkins, you can pull up your pumpkins and let them grow. This is how...
Monk's beard, called Agretti in Italian, is a representative of the salt herbs that is often used in the kitchen. Even if you don't live by the sea and don't have a salt lake in your garden, you can easily grow salt herbs yourself.Agretti is a salt herb that can also be grown in our gardens [Photo: A_Lein / Shutterstock.com]The name brine suggests the characteristic property of the group of plants: the preference for salty soils. Associated with this, the slightly salty taste of salt cabbage ...
Damage to tomatoes is not always caused by pathogens. We present environmental and physiological disorders in tomato plants and give tips on how to avoid them.Sunburn causes light to translucent spots on fruits and leaves [Photo: valerypetr / Shutterstock.com]Not just different Tomato pests and diseases can cause damage to tomato plants and their fruits. In this article we explain common physiological damage and deformations that mostly occur during the summer and how they can be prevented.co...
Young tomato plants are pricked out and transplanted in spring, and planted out a few weeks later. We give important tips on how to implement it successfully.Tomatoes should be pricked out as soon as the first pair of true leaves appear [Photo: julser / Shutterstock.com]Tomatoes are pricked and planted between sowing and harvesting. We give you instructions for both planting measures and explain which soil is suitable.contentsPrick tomatoesWhen should you prick tomatoes?Which soil is suitable...
Growing tomatoes starts early in the year. We show what needs to be considered and which substrate is best suited for growing tomato plants.Tomato seeds are only lightly covered with seed compost [Photo: Ilike / Shutterstock.com]Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are the absolute favorites of many hobby gardeners. In summer, tomato plants adorn the vegetable patches and house walls with their grass-green leaves and colorful fruits in many gardens. But in order to be able to grow tomatoes success...
You can also plant heat-loving peppers yourself at home. We will show you what to consider when growing peppers.The warmth-loving peppers can also be planted at home [Photo: IamTK / Shutterstock.com]The paprika (Capsicum) is a member of the nightshade family (Solanaceae) and indispensable in most kitchens. In the vernacular, the colorful vegetable is often referred to as a "pod", which is actually a "berry". However, that does not change the fine, spicy taste and the many possible uses of thi...
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