TomatoesVegetable Garden

Prick tomatoes: when is the best time to singulate?

table of contentsPrick the tomatoesBest timePrick preparationLunar calendarDelaysHow do you prick?With their fleshy fruit body and intense taste, tomatoes are one of the highlights in the kitchen and are easy to grow yourself. So that you have a rich harvest later, you need to prick out the young seedlings of the tomatoes. Read here how to do this successfully.Prick the tomatoesWhy prick?Pricking is an effective way to quickly and easily grow large numbers of young tomatoes with little effort...

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Planting tomatoes in the greenhouse

table of contentsSuitable greenhousePlanting timeOptimal soilInstructions for plantingFertilizeto waterPricking out / cuttingImportant care advice: pollinationPests and diseasesfrequently asked Questions Unfortunately, there is no good harvest guarantee for tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) outdoors. In the greenhouse the warmth is right and the rain is denied access, so that tomatoes feel good. With the right care, cultivation is a sure-fire success.In a nutshellPlanting possible from the end ...

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Pineapple tomato portrait: taste and varieties

table of contentsOrigin and appearance of the pineapple tomatoMaturity and tasteThe siteThe growth habitsortsfrequently asked QuestionsThe pineapple tomato is equally impressive in terms of appearance, yield and taste. In the portrait you will find out everything you need to know about these unusual tomatoes.In a nutshellPineapple tomatoes ripen lateA wide variety of colors can occur depending on the varietyIdeally, the plants are trained with one shootPineapple tomatoes are very sensitive to...

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Why don't my tomatoes turn red? What you can do now

table of contentscausesTemperatures too lowToo much leaf massGreen collar diseaseRipe tomatoesReduce the watering amountReduce lightPick green and let ripen in the houseTomatoes, which by the way belong to the berries, taste best in summer. During the ripening process, the red varieties usually turn from an initial green to a juicy red. The red color is supposed to protect against extreme solar radiation, signal full maturity and at the same time attract animals. But sometimes the fruits just...

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Brown spots on tomatoes: edible despite blossom end rot?

table of contentsBrown spots on tomatoesSymptomscausesEdible despite blossom end rot?Foliar fertilization as an immediate aidpreventionBrown spots on tomatoes are typical symptoms of an infestation with flower end rot. When the devastating damage occurs, the home gardeners concerned have already invested a lot of time and effort in their tomato plants. The question rightly arises as to whether damaged fruits are edible beyond the rotten spots. This guide explains in a practical and comprehens...

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Tomato leaves curl up: what to do?

table of contentsCare errors as the main causesStrong fluctuations in the water balanceExcessive reduction in leaf massOverfertilizationNutritional deficiencyLeaves curling up due to weather conditionsCurling of the leaves due to a pest infestationDiseases as a triggerfrequently asked QuestionsTomato leaves roll up. This is a common and recurring problem. So long Diseases and pests are not the cause, in most cases this has little effect on the yield.In a nutshellRolled leaves on tomato plants...

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CucumberVegetable Garden

Prefer cucumbers: when to sow them

table of contentsPrefer cucumbersShort preculturePlant out young plantsNo-tillPile upCucumber plants in the potfrequently asked QuestionsCucumbers are an easy crop in the garden. Whether as direct sowing or preculture: under ideal conditions, cucumber seeds have a germination time of a few days. This is how you can pull out cucumbers.In a nutshellPre-culture from mid-AprilPlant out after the last frostHarden off young plants beforehandDirect sowing from mid-MayPile up cucumber plantsPrefer cu...

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Vegetable Garden

22 good neighbors of peas: what gets along?

table of contentsAdvantages of mixed culturepeasVegetables as good neighbors of peasHerbs and flowers as good neighborsBad neighbors of peasfrequently asked QuestionsPeas are healthy, low in calories and still fill you up. Every hobby gardener knows that good combinations of plants can increase the harvest yield. We present 22 suitable neighbors for planting peas.In a nutshellMixed culture has been used to improve soil for generationsNature is the model for planting partnershipsgood planting ...

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Vegetable Garden

Types of mushrooms in Germany: 21 types of mushrooms from A-Z

table of contentsTypes from A - ETypes from F - JTypes of K - QTypes from R - Zfrequently asked QuestionsEvery year in late summer, the mushroom pickers go out into the woods. Then the mushroom season begins. But not every mushroom is edible. We have compiled the characteristics of the most common types of mushrooms.In a nutshellMushrooms play an important role in the natural cyclethey grow in forests as well as on meadows, fields and in parksonly mushrooms that can be safely identified as ed...

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Pickling cucumbers sowing: germination time, temperature & Co

table of contentssowingPlant seedsSuitable plant neighborsCare instructionsBeddingfrequently asked QuestionsPickling cucumbers can easily be grown over seeds themselves. Hobby gardeners and home growers can find out when, how and what to watch out for here.In a nutshellPickling cucumbers will only germinate in a warm environmentPre-cultivation for earlier harvestno pricking advisedsowingBest sowing dateIn theory, sowing in the garden / vegetable patch can take place as early as April when the...

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