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Radishes: profile, growing time & care

Radishes are high on the menu in summer. The radishes also grow well in the garden. We show what radish leaves and flowers look like and how to properly care for the plants.The popular radishes can be grown very well in your own garden [Photo: vlahuta / Shutterstock.com]The radish (Raphanus sativus var. sativus) is high on the list of the most popular summer vegetables. From a botanical point of view, the radish, also called radish, belongs to the cruciferous family (Brassicaceae). This also ...

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Garlic varieties: an overview of the 20 best varieties

Tried and tested, resistant or even strange - garlic has many facets. Find out which types of garlic you shouldn't miss here.There are different kinds of garlic [Photo: Krasula / Shutterstock.com]garlic (Allium sativum) has become an indispensable part of most kitchens and is now also grown in many gardens. Unfortunately, you often only see a few standard varieties romping about in the beds - garlic has a large number of different and sometimes exotic varieties to offer.contentsTypes of garli...

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Lamb's lettuce portrait: backgrounds and cultivation

Lamb's lettuce is hardy and can also be grown here without any problems. We show the best varieties as well as tips and tricks for a successful harvest.Field of lamb's lettuce just before harvest. [Photo (edited): Paul]The common lamb's lettuce (Valerianella locusta) is usually referred to simply as lamb's lettuce. In addition to more or less common synonyms such as Rapunzel, there are also some curious names such as lard and lamb's lettuce. Lamb's lettuce is a popular leafy salad, especially...

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Real celery: Everything you need to know about cultivation, harvesting and storage

Celery comes in different variations. We present them and show how the hurdles in growing the aromatic herb can be overcome.You can recognize celery by the rather small tuber and the pronounced stems [Photo: yuris / Shutterstock.com]The real celery (Apium graveolens) belongs to the umbelliferae family (Apiaceae). The plant genus of celery (Apium), however three variations of the real celery type are most common in our gardens:Celery root (Apiumgraveolensrapaceum)Celery (Apiumgraveolensdulce)C...

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Endive salad: everything about planting, caring for and harvesting

The bitter summer salad is very popular. Here we show you what you should consider when planting and harvesting endive.With endive, you can still harvest delicious lettuce in autumn [Photo: NANCY AYUMI KUNIHIRO / Shutterstock.com]If you still want to enjoy a delicious salad in autumn, a late summer endive salad is the perfect choice. The frugal lettuce plant is rich in minerals and vitamins and can be grown in your own garden with little effort. This article explains exactly how this works an...

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Plant, harvest & prepare butternut squash

You can recognize the butternut squash immediately by its pear-like shape and beige skin. With us you can find out everything you need to know to successfully grow butternut squash.The butternut squash is often pear-shaped and light yellow or beige [Photo: nada54 / Shutterstock.com]The butternut squash can be prepared in a variety of ways and impresses both in terms of taste and ingredients. Since the winter squash has a long shelf life, it can be enjoyed over a long period of time. We provid...

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Tomato De Berao: Extremely robust outdoor tomato

The De Berao tomato variety is particularly known for its robust and vigorous growth. The variety can also be cultivated outdoors in Germany.Photo of the tomato variety De Berao black.A research group led by Dr. Bernd Horneburg from the Georg-August University in Göttingen tested 3500 tomato varieties for their suitability for outdoor cultivation for years. The De Berao variety made it into the list of the ten most cultivars in the open air. De Berao (syn. De Barao, Deberao) is one of the tra...

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Pumpkin: planting, caring for and harvesting

Hokkaido, butternut and co - pumpkins are currently very popular in flower beds and kitchens. With these tips, planting pumpkins will work by itself.Growing pumpkin (Cucurbita) is becoming more and more popular in Germany. The exotic vegetables in all shapes and colors can be bought especially in autumn. The pumpkin originally comes from America and is one of the most diverse vegetables in the world. In addition to their large fruits, the spreading pumpkin plants are also valued for their str...

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Fight late blight and brown rot in tomatoes

Late blight is a highly infectious tomato disease that can spread rapidly. We give tips on the prevention and control of the fungal disease on tomatoes.Late blight affects the entire tomato plant [Photo: Radovan1 / Shutterstock.com]There are numerous tomato diseases, but late blight and brown rot are probably one of the most serious. By Phytophthora infestans, an egg fungus (Oomycet), disease usually occurs in tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) and potatoes (Solanum tuberosum), but also other ni...

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Kidney beans: growing of French beans and runner beans

Haricot beans are not only rich in protein and therefore particularly healthy. They taste delicious and growing them in your own garden is easy with our tips.Beans don't just have to be green - they add color to your kitchen [Photo: Pavel Kobysh / Shutterstock.com]Even if one does not suspect it from the pure form, but bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and fire bean (Phaseolus coccineus) represent two different types of beans. The common bean is also referred to as the green bean, the French bean or ...

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