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Artichoke: origin, origin and synonyms

Artichokes have been grown for centuries. We inform you about the origin, the origin and the history of the healthy vegetables.Artichokes have ornamental flowers. [Photo: Alex_Zet / Shutterstock.com]the artichoke with its radiant flowers and delicious buds has its origins in the Middle East. Archaeological excavations have even proven that the ancient Egyptians cultivated this healthy vegetable and presumably enjoyed the magnificent inflorescences. To this day, numerous wall paintings of this...

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Growing ornamental cabbage: sowing, care and harvest time

Grow ornamental cabbage in your own garden: We present suitable varieties and give tips and tricks from sowing, through care & fertilization, to harvest.The variety of ornamental cabbage is possibly even larger than that of the useful cabbage [Photo: noomcm / Shutterstock.com]The colorful ornamental cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. acephalad) enchants many gardeners with its colorful look in late summer and autumn. The ruffled and motley foliage in the most varied of shapes and colors: fro...

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Pak Choi varieties: an overview of the best

There are different types of Pak Choi that are also suitable for the German garden or balcony. We present the best varieties in our overview.Mini Pak Choi grows compact and small even on the balcony [Photo: Chachamp / Shutterstock.com]Pak choi (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) is a widely used vegetable in Asian cuisine, it is used in soups and fried in a wide variety of dishes. But also for our latitudes there are varieties for cultivation in the home garden. Pak Choi varieties can be bought ...

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Types and varieties of melons: growing melons in Germany

Did you know that melons can also grow in Germany? In our overview we introduce you to the best types and varieties of melons for the garden at home.Melons come in countless types and variations - many of them are known in this country and are very popular, especially in summer. But what types of melons are there anyway? And how are they divided? The melons that go with the cucurbits (Cucurbitaceae) are divided into two types: Watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) with their green to yellow skin an...

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Romanesco: an overview of old and new (F1) varieties

The tried and tested varieties are particularly tasty, the new F1 hybrids extremely high-yielding and shoot-resistant. Seeds can be ordered online.The Romanesco is one of the few plants that have a self-similarity in the form of Fibonacci spirals [Photo: barmalini / Shutterstock.com]The appearance of this special type of cabbage is beautiful and will delight the hobby gardener with delicious cabbage even in the colder months of the year. Romanesco You can easily buy seeds from us online and i...

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Cauliflower: Avoid sunburn of the heads

The white heads of the cauliflower are prone to sunburn in too much sun. Here's what to do to avoid the damage.The leaves of the cauliflower can be bent to protect against sunburn [Photo: Luiza Kamalova / Shutterstock.com]The brilliant white florets of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) are real eye-catchers, but also very sensitive to strong sunlight. The discoloration caused by the sunburn is not nice, but it does not make the cauliflower inedible. With a few little tricks you ca...

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Storing peppers: shelf life & proper storage

The pepper harvest can take place abundantly, but also within a very short time. Here's how to store peppers after they're harvested.The lovingly grown peppers should keep as long as possible [Photo: Michael Warwick / Shutterstock.com]The paprika (Capsicum) is a real vitamin miracle. It contains more vitamin C than, for example, lemons and has other healthy ingredients such as carotenoids and capsaicin to offer. However, with increasing storage time, the colorful pod loses some of its healthy...

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Growing vegetables: tips for a bountiful harvest

There are many different types of broccoli: We are showing the most important, well-tried and new types. Good seeds can easily be ordered on the Internet ...Cauliflower is very multifaceted: We show tried and tested, resistant and new (F1) varieties of cauliflower. Seeds can be conveniently ordered on the Internet.There are countless varieties of artichokes that can be grown in Germany. Before rushing to buy seeds, consider the varieties of ..There are different types of broad beans that are ...

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Ornamental cabbage varieties: New, old & multi-colored varieties

There are different types of ornamental cabbage that can also be grown in the garden. Seeds and seeds of different varieties can easily be ordered on the Internet.Shape and color are more reminiscent of a flower, but it is ornamental cabbage [Photo: Tnata2009 / Shutterstock.com]As soon as the days get shorter, the ornamental cabbage gets its beautiful color. If the first night frosts come, the ornamental cabbage must be harvested or overwintered in a suitable roost. The numerous types of orna...

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Brussels sprouts: an overview of new and old varieties

Overview of the best well-tried and new (F1-Hybrid) Brussels sprouts. Seeds and seeds of these varieties can be ordered online from specialist retailers.The typical roses arise on the stem of the plant [Photo: Dagmar Breu / Shutterstock.com]the Brussels sprouts Varieties differ mainly in appearance, size, taste and harvest time. The most important decision to make, however, is whether you want to grow an early, medium, or late-ripening variety.In the following we have put together a few well-...

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