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Good neighbors for zucchini: what goes well?

What are ideal neighboring plants for zucchini? We give tips for a mixed culture of zucchini and introduce good and bad neighbors of the pumpkin plant.A mixed culture of zucchini and onion is efficient and saves space [Photo: Dmitriy Petrov / Shutterstock.com]Creating one in the garden or on the raised bed is one Mixed culture a natural form of the vegetable garden. The combination of different species avoids leaching the soil on one side and can even keep pests away. At the same time, the so...

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Earth pear: planting & care by Apios americana

The American earth pear is also known as Indian pear and forms brown, edible tubers underground. With us you can find out everything about the earth pear, its cultivation and use.The hardy, perennial earth pear forms numerous tasty rhizome tubers underground [Photo: Danny Hummel / Shutterstock.com]The vigorous earth pear forms numerous underground rhizome tubers with a delicious taste. We will introduce you to the creeper and give you tips on growing, harvesting and preparing the earth pear."...

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Sugar root: cultivation, care & harvest

The sweet sugar root is one of the rediscovered vegetables. We introduce sweet root and give tips on cultivation and use.The sugar root is one of the rediscovered, old vegetables [Photo: Danny Hummel / Shutterstock.com]The sugar root is now a little known vegetable, but is increasingly being rediscovered and grown again. In this profile you will find out everything about sugar roots, their requirements and their use.contentsSugar root: origin and propertiesSweet root cultivation: sowing, loca...

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Knollenziest: cultivation, care & harvest

These days, bulbous zest is rarely grown in the home garden, but it is very easy to cultivate. With us you can find out everything about the origin, planting and harvest of bulbous ziest.Knollenziest forms edible, knobby-constricted rhizome tubers underground [Photo: julie deshaies / Shutterstock.com]Knollenziest is a popular delicacy, especially in France, but is one of the vegetables that we have forgotten. We present the unusual perennial and give tips on the cultivation and use of bulbous...

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Tomato beneficial insects: fighting pests naturally

Beneficial organisms have been used successfully in organic tomato cultivation for a long time. We reveal how ladybugs and co. Can help fight pests on tomatoes.Beneficial insects like this hoverfly larva can keep pests in check [Photo: Muddy knees / Shutterstock.com]In nature, insects keep each other in check and thus ensure a natural balance. As a result, there is hardly any overabundance of harmful insects that could endanger a plant population. So-called beneficial insects can be used in a...

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Tomato pests: fight aphids & Co. naturally

Black lice and flies on tomato plants indicate a pest infestation. We introduce the most common tomato pests and show how aphids, fungus gnats and the like can be combated naturally on tomatoes.Not only whiteflies can endanger the tomato harvest [Photo: Elena Kitch / Shutterstock.com]Tomatoes are very popular not only with many gardeners, but unfortunately also with some pests. We will show you which pests often attack tomatoes and how you can get rid of them efficiently and naturally.content...

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Combat & prevent blossom end rot in tomatoes

If your tomatoes have brown and rotten spots on their ends, it is mostly flower end rot, which is caused by a lack of nutrients.If your tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) develop brown, widening points at the ends of the fruit, you are dealing with the blossom end rot of tomatoes. You have already learned a lot about this nutritional deficiency in our expert interview with Floragard. Here you will find some additional information on blossom end rot in tomatoes.contentsRecognize flower end rotBlo...

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10 tips for the best cucumbers from the garden

With our ten tips, the best cucumbers will soon also thrive in your garden - almost as if by magic.Cucumbers from your own garden taste best [Photo: Hortimages / Shutterstock.com]Whether as a salad, pickled or as a snack in between - cucumbers are not only delicious, but also versatile and healthy. The green vegetables are one of the most common inhabitants in German gardens and not without reason: consider a few Basic rules and tips, the cucumber harvests so abundantly that one often wonders...

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Planting carrots: 10 tips for carrots in the garden

Whether carrots, carrots, carrots or roots: With these 10 tips, you too will be able to successfully grow the classic in the vegetable patch.Carrots can be found in almost every vegetable patch [Photo: Africa Studio / Shutterstock.com]Not only popular with rabbits - Carrots are a real long-runner in German vegetable patches. After all, the orange roots are not only delicious, but can also be harvested fresh from your own garden for a long time. With these 10 tips we will show you how easy it ...

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Artichoke: flowers & tasty buds

Growing artichokes in Germany: In addition to origin and origin, we give tips on how to get from seeds and young plants to a rich harvest in your own garden.The artichoke flowers can be eaten [Photo: Harun Ozmen / Shutterstock.com]Hardly any gardening lover knows that he loves artichokes (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) can also move in local latitudes. The artichoke is one of the thistle-like daisy family. Not only are the artichoke's budding inflorescences of high culinary value, but also...

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