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Okra: Everything to grow in your own garden

The healthy green pods are all the rage right now. Here's what to look for when buying, growing, and caring for okra.We'll tell you everything about growing okra - the new superfood [Photo: Saksri Kongkla / Shutterstock.com]Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) likes it as warm and sunny as possible. So it's impossible to grow tropical vegetables in our garden? With enough expertise and the right approach, okra can actually grow in your garden too. You can find out everything you need to know for thi...

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Fenugreek: cultivation, harvest and uses

The plant is specifically cultivated and sold as a medicinal product in many countries. We reveal how you can grow fenugreek in your own garden.Fenugreek is not only a wonderful spice, but also an extremely versatile medicinal plant [Photo: Madeleine Steinbach / Shutterstock.com]The power of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) has not broken for thousands of years. The medicinal plant was already widely used in ancient times and fenugreek is an integral part of Ayurvedic cuisine. The tasty ...

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Asparagus: tips for growing in your own garden

Asparagus, whether green or white, is enjoying increasing popularity. We give tips on planting and cultivating asparagus in your own garden. The cultivation of asparagus is also becoming increasingly popular in the home garden [Photo: Lori Martin / Shutterstock.com]The official name is vegetable asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) However, the short form asparagus, which actually describes the entire genus, has mostly become naturalized with us. Its origin is believed to be in North Africa or t...

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How long can asparagus be pricked?

Asparagus is a seasonal vegetable. For many, however, there is uncertainty as to how long you can harvest the tasty sticks. Plantura clears up.Whether green or white - asparagus is definitely delicious [Photo: FVPhotography / Shutterstock.com]Similar to rhubarb, an old farmer's rule says that asparagus should only be eaten until St. June is allowed to sting. While the content of oxalic acid in rhubarb should be too high from this point onwards, many gardeners are overwhelmed with asparagus. A...

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10 tips for growing potatoes in your own garden

Not the dumbest farmer, but the smartest gardener has the thickest potatoes. With these tips you too will soon have a rich potato harvest.Our tips will help you get a bountiful potato harvest [Photo: Abramova Elena / Shutterstock.com]Potatoes have topped the list of the most popular vegetables for years. But the tubers are not only welcome on the plate, the potato is still very popular with gardeners. After all, it not only brings healthy food to the table, but can also be cultivated without ...

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Soybean: cultivation, harvest & uses

If you want to enjoy fresh edamame and homemade tofu, you can grow soy yourself. We give tips on choosing the variety, sowing and harvesting soybeans in your own garden.The cultivation of soybeans with precocious varieties is also successful in Germany [Photo: nnattalli / Shutterstock.com]The soybean (Glycine max) can be used in many ways and can be grown in your own garden or on the balcony. With us you can find out everything about planting, caring for and using soy.contentsSoybean: Origin ...

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Black salsify: origin & cultivation of the delicacy

Black salsify: go on a culinary journey with the asparagus of winter. We show how the cultivation works in your garden too.Salsify looks inconspicuous, but is a culinary surprise [Photo: COULANGES / Shutterstock.com]The black salsify (Scorzonera hispanica) got its name, it is hardly surprising, because of its deep black root skin. The origin of the completely hardy plant is believed to be in southern Europe or North Africa. Gradually, the deep-rooted species also spread in Central Europe. The...

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Turnip: plants, varieties & harvest time

The turnip is harvested from September and is therefore one of the winter vegetables. Here you can find out everything - from growing to harvesting the turnip.Turnips are an old winter vegetable that has been gaining popularity again in recent years [Photo: Elena Koromyslova / Shutterstock.com]Turnips (Brassica napus subsp. napobrassica) are an old vegetable that has been gaining importance again in our gardens and kitchens in recent years. We'll tell you everything you need to know about tur...

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Ginger: instructions from planting to harvest

The healthy ginger is best known for its healing properties. Here you can find out everything about planting, caring for and harvesting the sharp rhizome.The rhizome of ginger is not only extremely healthy, but can also be used to give your dishes that certain something [Photo: P-fotography / Shutterstock.com]Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is an ancient medicine and has also been known as a spice for thousands of years. In addition to its innumerable medical applications, the people of ancient ...

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Planting, cultivating & harvesting tiger nuts

The tiger nut is neither a nut nor an almond and inspires with its unique, sweet taste. We introduce the tiger nuts and give tips on how to grow them in your own garden.Tigernuts are edible, sweet root nodules from Cyprus grass [Photo: K321 / Shutterstock.com]Tigernuts have been found in health food stores for a number of years and are considered extremely healthy. The sweet nodules also grow here, in pots or in the garden. Here you can find out more about the origin of the tiger nuts, their ...

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