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Store and keep potatoes correctly

Proper storage of potatoes can extend their famous shelf life. You can find out how to store potatoes correctly from us.Potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark place [Photo: Balefire / Shutterstock.com]The potato (Solanum tuberosum) is one of the most traditional vegetables in Germany and is grown in many gardens for self-sufficiency. A rich one Potato harvest naturally needs to be stored correctly so that you can continue to feed on it for a long time. We'll give you tips on how to store y...

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Harvest, freeze and store peas

Successful cultivation is followed by harvesting and storage of the pea plant as well. Everything about how to harvest and store peas properly can be found here.After harvesting, peas can be preserved. [Photo: vaivirga / Shutterstock]Pea plants (Pisum sativum) produce many legumes over the summer. You can easily cover your need for peas with a few plants. But how can you actually tell from the outside when peas are ripe and how can they be stored? We'll show you the best way to go from harves...

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Cucumber varieties: snake, pickled cucumbers & Co.

An overview of new, old and resistant varieties. Seeds and seeds of the various types of cucumber can be ordered online from specialist dealers.fresh cucumbers from your own garden have a particularly fresh taste. [Photo: michelle – CC BY-ND 2.0]The variety of different types of cucumber is enormous. The elongated vegetable differs in color, shape and size and weight. In terms of color, there are not only green varieties, but also white, yellow and brown-skinned representatives. The shapes ra...

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Lamb's lettuce: origin, origin and synonyms

Lamb's lettuce has been grown for centuries. We will inform you about the origin and history of the tasty salad. Lamb's lettuce in the bed shortly before harvest [Photo: Landrausch / Shutterstock.com]Of the Lamb's lettuce is one of the most popular types of lettuce in Germany. Especially in winter, it cheers up many lovers with its nutty aroma and rich nutrients. The vitamin bomb lamb's lettuce in its wild form probably originally comes from the areas between the European and Asian continents...

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Harvest, store & preserve zucchini

Zucchini are versatile vegetables and can be preserved well with the right method. We provide tips on harvesting and storing zucchini as well as recipe suggestions for preserving and pickling.If too many zucchini ripen out at once, proper storage is an important issue [Photo: Leptospira / Shutterstock.com]Growing zucchini (Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo convar. giromontiina), also called summer squash, is worthwhile in every kitchen garden. Because with just a few plants you can harvest numerous ...

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Planting and growing zucchini successfully

Zucchini are rich vegetable plants that should not be missing in any kitchen garden. We give tips on growing zucchini and growing them successfully in the garden and in pots.Young zucchini plants can be put outside from mid-May [Photo: Akimoff / Shutterstock.com]The zucchini (Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo convar. giromontiina) is an easy-care, beginner-friendly vegetable that produces numerous and versatile fruits. Growing zucchini in the garden or on the terrace and balcony is therefore particu...

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Planting cucumbers: growing, caring for and storing

Growing cucumbers is and will remain a long-running favorite among amateur gardeners. Tips for growing, caring for and harvesting cucumbers can be found here.The cultivation of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is not particularly difficult in your own garden. With the right cultivation and care, the needs for the whole family can easily be covered over the summer. In the warm season, the green fruit is refreshing with its high water content. The Pickle cucumber and can therefore be kept for months....

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Purslane florets: tips for planting & caring for

Many people only know purslane as a vegetable, not as a flower. Here you can find out how to properly plant and care for purslane florets in your own garden.Purslane florets are related to the vegetable purslane, but not edibleOf course they belong Vegetable purslane (Portulaca oleracea) and the purslane rose (Portulaca grandiflora) to the same genus (Portulaca), but they are grown and used differently. While the vegetable purslane is used for consumption, the purslane rose is an ornamental p...

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Harvesting and storing watermelons: expert tips

Watermelons can also be grown in this country. But how do you know when they are ripe and how do you store them optimally? Find out here.The big fruits are only harvested from the end of August until autumn [Photo: marypap / Shutterstock.com]Watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) are a refreshing change for many in summer and can be bought in every supermarket. But despite its warm origins, the fruity pumpkin plant (Cucurbitaceae) can also be grown in Germany with the right technology. We'll show yo...

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Cardy: origin, origin and synonyms

The cardy has been grown for centuries. We will inform you about the origin, the origin and the history of this healthy vegetable.You can clearly see the Cardy's relationship to the artichoke. [Photo: peganuum – CC BY-SA 2.0]The cardy is a relative of the artichoke and is also called thistle cabbage, Spanish artichoke, vegetable artichoke or cardon. It was already used in the times of the ancient Egyptians during the 4th Century BC Chr. used. It is also known that it was used as a food as ear...

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