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Propagating rhubarb: sowing and dividing

Rhubarb can be propagated in a number of ways. We share our experiences with you and give tips on dividing and sowing as well as buying.Rhubarb can be propagated either by dividing or by sowing [Photo: SariMe / Shutterstock.com]rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) is generally not very demanding and can be successful and uncomplicated grown in the garden will. But for many, the question arises from the very beginning: How do you get your rhubarb plant? You can propagate rhubarb either by dividing it o...

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Kale: Origin, Origin and Synonyms

Kale has been grown for centuries. We will inform you about the origin, the origin and the history of this healthy vegetable.Fresh kale ready to be processed [Photo: Alice-D / Shutterstock.com]Of the Kale originates as well as some others Types of cabbage from the "Urkohl“, The origin of which stretches along the coastal areas around the Mediterranean to Asia Minor. Most of the descendants of this ancient, native variety have spread around the world, but kale has become a specialty in a few r...

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Planting rhubarb: location, time & Co.

Rhubarb is good to plant in your own garden. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the cultivation and location of rhubarb.Rhubarb prefers a sunny, sheltered location [Photo: Steve Cymro / Shutterstock.com]At a time when fresh fruit was not available in the supermarket all winter long, the rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) eagerly awaited in spring. It is the local fruit that ripens first in spring, although from a botanical point of view it is actually a vegetable. Rhubarb is a p...

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Freezing & boiling down rhubarb: this is how you can make it durable

Rhubarb can be easily preserved, for example by freezing or boiling. We have collected our tips for you.Rhubarb can be used and preserved in many delicious ways in the kitchen [Photo: gorillaimages / Shutterstock.com]rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) tastes simply delicious in many variations and can also be made long-lasting with a few tips. The freshly harvested rhubarb stalks can be kept for up to a week, but become increasingly difficult to peel with increasing age. Wrapped in damp kitchen towe...

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Overview of broad beans and broad bean varieties

There are different types of broad beans that are best grown in the garden. Before you buy seeds too quickly, you should know the common varieties.Field beans grown in the bed that are about to be harvested [Photo: Ad van Brunschot / Shutterstock.com]If you want to grow broad beans in the garden or on the balcony, a specific seed selection should be made in advance. In general, there are early, medium and late ripe varieties. For cultivation on the terrace or balcony, particularly compact, bu...

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Bean varieties: runner beans, climbing beans, French beans & Co.

Beans offer an enormous variety: There is a lot to discover from old bean varieties to new breeds - you can find out more about the variety here.The variety of beans to choose from is huge and colorfulwho Grow beans in your own garden would like to and is therefore looking for the right variety, you must first decide which type of beans are to be harvested. Most broad beans and runner beans of the kidney bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, are consumed with the pod. So-called core beans as well as D ar...

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Harvesting Swiss chard: tips on harvest time & storage

The harvest time of the chard can vary depending on the variety. We show when and how to harvest Swiss chard correctly and what to consider when storing it.Swiss chard is healthy and tasty and can easily be grown and harvested in your own gardenSwiss chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris) is considered healthy and versatile in the kitchen. It also contains numerous healthy vitamins and minerals. However, if the vegetables are not harvested and stored properly, the valuable ingredients are lost...

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Planting Jerusalem artichokes: growing in your own garden

Jerusalem artichoke is a versatile plant and a close relative of the sunflower. We'll tell you how you can grow the Jerusalem artichoke tuber yourself.Jerusalem artichokes can be grown in our gardens, on balconies and terraces [Photo: Iva Vagnerova / Shutterstock.com]In the 17th Century came Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), also called Jerusalem artichoke or earth pear, by sea from South America to Europe. First there was the brown or red tuber, which tastes a little like the artic...

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Carrot varieties: early & late carrot varieties

A distinction is made between late and early carrot varieties. We'll give you an overview of the best varieties and give you tips on colorful carrots.Carrots do not necessarily have to be orange, the variety of shapes and colors is greatCarrots or the shorter carrots (Daucus carota), should not be missing in any vegetable garden. The huge selection of varieties sometimes makes it not that easy to choose a suitable one.contentsTypes of carrots: how do you distinguish them?The best varieties of...

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Beetroot varieties: new & well-tried varieties

We show the best old and new varieties of beetroot. Seeds and seeds of these varieties can be obtained on the Internet.The beetroot is a simple crop that can easily produce good yields [Photo: Ulada / Shutterstock.com]At the beginning, the hobby gardener has to decide whether he will choose one of the tried and tested varieties or a variety that is one of the newer breeds. Generally speaking, the germination of the Beetroot and from May you can start planting outdoors. Depending on the variet...

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