Vegetable Garden

Radishes bloom: are they edible with flowers?

contentsToxic or edible?This is how the tuber changesFactors influencing flowering timeprevent crop lossesfrequently asked QuestionsRadishes (Raphanus sativus var. sativus) score points for being undemanding and quick to harvest. Therefore, they are particularly in demand for home cultivation. Unfortunately, radishes sometimes bloom unexpectedly early. Are they still edible then?In a nutshellTubers edible during flowering but increasingly bitter and woodyTuber maturity, deep sowing and warm, ...

  • 02-May-2022
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Finding porcini mushrooms: where do they grow?

contentsKnow location(s).Note accompanying vegetationGet up earlywatch out for the weatherfrequently asked QuestionsThe porcini mushroom is a particularly valued edible mushroom. It is not without reason that mushroom pickers go hunting every year and with a few tips you too can come back with rich loot. We tell you where to find porcini mushrooms.In a nutshellPorcini mushrooms form a symbiosis with various tree speciesSummer porcini grow from MayMost porcini mushrooms produce fruit in autumn...

  • 03-May-2022
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Mold on carrots: can it be cut away?

carrots (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) tend to mold. But are they still edible or can cutting away the mold save carrots? The answers are below. video tipIn a nutshellCut away mold only under certain conditionsheavily moldy carrots are harmful to healthdiscard carrots if they are fungal infested with discolorationProper storage prevents moldcontentsMold cutting possibleDanger from moldPrevent mold on carrotsfrequently asked QuestionsMold cutting possibleCutting away mold on carrots is possibl...

  • 19-May-2022
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TomatoesVegetable Garden

Fertilize tomatoes with baking powder/soda: 3 reasons

Anyone who has a garden should grow tomato plants. A light location, moisture and nutrients are required if the yield is to be right. Some home gardeners use baking soda as a fertilizer for tomatoes. Here are 3 reasons why.video tipIn a nutshellTomatoes need a lot of nutrientsBaking soda stimulates the growth of tomato plantsimproves tastefights fungal diseasesplant strengthener rather than fertilizercontentsbaking powderHigh nutrient requirementBaking powder as a tomato fertilizer1. soil imp...

  • 20-May-2022
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Lettuce: how sensitive to cold in frost/low temperature?

types of lettuce are in high demand for self-cultivation. Many of them also thrive in low temperatures. Read here how sensitive the most popular salads are to frost.video tipIn a nutshellsome lettuces also tolerate frosty temperaturesCold-resistant winter salads availableHowever, selection is limitedLamb's lettuce and radicchio are the most insensitive to cold, iceberg lettuce very sensitive to coldProtection from the cold is important for the extended harvest season of frost-sensitive lettuc...

  • 23-May-2022
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PotatoesVegetable Garden

How long can potatoes stay in the ground?

How long potatoes can remain in the ground always depends on the variety and the weather. Because like all nightshade plants, the delicious tubers also need a lot of heat to grow.video tipIn a nutshellPre-germinate potatoes to reduce cultivation timePiling promotes tuber developmentHarvest time depends on variety and weatherthree to four months maturing time necessaryHarvest begins at the end of MayTable of ContentsNote varietyRight harvest timematuration periodnew potatoesMid-early potatoesl...

  • 31-May-2022
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Black spots on carrots: are they still edible?

Carrots are a popular vegetable because they are uncomplicated, versatile and easy to store. But what to do if carrots get black spots? Can you still eat the carrots?video tipIn a nutshellblack spots are the first sign of mold growthinfected carrots are still edibleSimply peel or cut away stainsDiscard carrots if mold is visibleStore fresh carrots in a cool, dark and dry placeTable of ContentsCauses of Black SpotsMottled carrots are ediblePrevent black spotsfrequently asked QuestionsCauses of...

  • 06-Jun-2022
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Brown rot on tomatoes: replace soil better?

Late blight is one of the most common and feared diseases of tomatoes. It attacks entire plants and the fruits. Is it better to change the soil if the tomatoes are suffering from brown rot?video tipIn a nutshellFungal spores (Phytophthora infestans) are in the soiltransmitted to plants by rain and wateringSoil replacement only partially usefulinstead treat with plant manure, calcium cyanamide or wood ashAvoid care mistakes to prevent brown rotTable of ContentsFloor replacement not a mustTreat...

  • 07-Jun-2022
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Is the birch mushroom edible or poisonous?

The common birch fungus can be found under birch trees between July and October. Boletus can be easily recognized by its light, scaly stalk and brownish cap. But is the birch mushroom also edible?video tipIn a nutshellall birch mushrooms are edibleCommon birch mushroom particularly popular edible mushroomHowever, only eat well cooked and not rawrecognizable by tubes and scaly stemno risk of confusion with similar-looking toadstoolsTable of ContentsGood edible mushroomLooksfrequently asked Que...

  • 10-Jun-2022
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When are carrots bad? I mold & co

Carrots are low in calories and very healthy. If stored correctly, fresh carrots can be kept for a long time, but they perish quickly if stored poorly. Read here when carrots are bad.video tipIn a nutshellDiscard heavily moldy carrotssoft carrots still edibleStore in a cool and dark areaCan be stored in the fridge for 7 to 10 daysfreezing is also possibleTable of ContentsIdentify bad carrotsmold on carrotsDark spotsSoft and wrinkledStore carrots properlyfrequently asked QuestionsIdentify bad ...

  • 16-Jun-2022
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