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Sowing and growing cress: 9 tips

Growing cress is very easy. It doesn't require a lot of prior knowledge, nor do the plants need much care and the herb is ready to harvest after just a few days.Video tipTo the pointCress is very easy to care forcan be planted indoors or in the gardendoesn't need fertilizerWhen using the seedlings, no substrate is required for cultivationTable of contentsLocation in the houseLocation in the gardenSubstrateAttach without substratesowingPourFertilizeharvestLet it grow outfrequently asked Questi...

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Fertilize grape vines correctly: with what, when and how often?

It is one of the oldest cultivated plants and produces extremely tasty fruits. But healthy and reliably fruiting plants require an optimal supply of nutrients. But when do you fertilize grape vines and with which fertilizers?Video tipTo the pointNutrient requirements depend on soil conditionsPrefer organic fertilizersBe careful with mineral fertilizersTable of contentsBasics of fertilizationThe right momentFertilizer type and applicationOrganic fertilizerscompostStable manureHorn shavings or ...

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Are marigolds hardy? Tips for wintering

The Tagetes originally comes from Mexico and is not hardy. It is primarily cultivated as an annual bedding or balcony plant. It is possible for some varieties to overwinter because the Tagetes is perennial.Video tipTo the pointonly vital plants overwinterRemove flowersRepot into substrate that is not too nutrient-richWinter quarters must be warm and brightDo not fertilize in winter and only water moderatelyTable of contentsAnnual or perennialPrepare marigoldsRepottingLocation in winterCare in...

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Farmer's Rules September: 45 words of wisdom for the weather and garden

In September summer slowly comes to an end. Meteorologically speaking, it ends on the 31st. August and starts on the 22nd. or 23. September. The weather can be calm but also turbulent. Here you can find out all the farming rules for September. Video tipTo the pointPeasant rules are based on observations of people in ancient timesthey tried to interpret the interaction between nature and weatherAfterwards, the agricultural work was carried outAccording to farmers' rules, the weather in Septemb...

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Fall gardening: to-do list with 17 tips

Autumn is the time of year in which hobby gardeners still have a lot to do, but in which gardening work is also less. A lot still needs to be harvested and winterized.Video tipTo the pointprotect sensitive plantsPut tools awaycarry out final sowingsPlanting woody plantsCarry out pruningTable of contents17 gardening tasks in autumnCut dead plantsFreeze cropsRemove fallen fruitPrepare free bedsFeeding stations for animalsSeal greenhousesTie up grassesLime painting on treesRecycle leavesClean ne...

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Collecting mushrooms: 14 tips for beginners

Do you also look forward to the start of the mushroom season in late summer every year? With our tips, collecting mushrooms will be even more fun and the baskets will fill up faster.Video tipTo the pointMushrooms grow at any time of the yearLate summer is high season for mushroom pickersnormal household quantities permittedPick mushrooms carefullyIf you have unknown specimens, consult a mushroom consultantTable of contentsTips for collecting mushrooms for beginnersPrepare well when collecting...

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Drying mushrooms: 4 methods to preserve them

Sometimes the mushroom harvest falls like this lushthat drying is the space-saving method of preserving them. To do this, the mushrooms must be properly prepared so that they do not become moldy during the drying process.Video tipTo the pointBefore drying, clean the mushrooms and cut them into smaller pieces or slicesThe quickest way to dry is in the oven or dehydratorTurn mushrooms regularly when air dryingFreeze drying is the gentlest methodat approx. Dry at 70°CTable of contentsPrepare mus...

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Elephant foot flower: how do I get it to bloom?

Keeping the green leaf tufts on the elephant's foot healthy and lush is easy. But in a foreign country, the bottle tree doesn't seem to feel like blooming at all. So is the elephant foot flower a hopeless case, or is there something else possible?Video tipTo the pointElephant's foot blooms extremely rarely in this countryOld specimens in particular can occasionally bloomideal location and optimal care requiredLots of light and warmth are importantStaying outdoors in summer promotes floweringT...

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18 Asian plants for the garden, balcony & apartment

Many decorative plants come from Asia and can also find a place in the garden, on the balcony or in the apartment here. The article explains which Asian plants there are and which locations they are suitable for.Video tipTo the pointMany plants that have been cultivated in this country and have been known for a long time come from AsiaDepending on the country of origin, Asian plants are also hardyAsian vegetables can also be grown in the gardenMany well-known spices in our kitchens come from ...

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Growing spice plants: this is how it works

Hardly any dish in the kitchen can do without the right spice. So why not try growing some aromatic plants yourself in your home garden? This article explains how this works with the right plan.Video tipTo the pointThere are many different spice plantsMostly sunny location in the garden is preferredmany heat-loving species have to overwinter indoorsTable of contentsGrow spice plantsSpice plants from A – BD-GPlants with ISpice plants with KSpice plants for growing L – OP-RPlants with SSpice pl...

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