Gardening Tips

Zucchini taste roasted, grilled, boiled or raw. They are rich in vitamins and low in calories, a real favorite vegetable! The cultivation is uncomplicated. In small gardens, climbing zucchini is the solution. Read our instructions for growing zucchini on climbing aids. Zucchini on the ground spread strongly Climbing zucchini suitable as a space-saving alternative Planting […]

little care required no pruning necessary blossoms can be eaten self-seeding possible, planting is then superfluous Location To the location of the salad rocket does not make any special demands. It should only not be too wet or compacted, otherwise the roots will rot. Humus-rich soil and a sunny location promote growth. The vegetable grows

If arugula tastes bitter or somewhat spicy, it is no longer edible for many people. You can prepare the arugula accordingly to reduce the amount of bitter substances. Arugula tastes spicy to bitter due to the mustard oils it contains Mustard oils are not harmful to health storage, harvest time and leaf length are decisive

True spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a popular leafy vegetable. Since the Middle Ages, people appreciate the vegetable for its nutrients and vitamins. But when spinach blooms, is the shooting vegetable still edible? the shooting of spinach denotes the beginning of the flowering period, as the plants grow quickly flowering provides a bitter taste and high

The potato is a traditional crop and versatile staple food. However, due to improper storage, they quickly form long sprouts. Eat them now should not, but can you just plant sprouted potatoes? Germination can be delayed or accelerated under certain conditions already germinated potatoes are edible as long as the sprouts are not longer than

Arugula also known as mustard or salad rocket, can be grown in the garden quite easily. In the kitchen, it is mainly the leaves that are used. But is arugula still edible when it flowers? Are perhaps even the flowers edible? Leaves spicy to mild and spicy taste use in salads, as a condiment or

The parsnip had almost fallen into oblivion. Today it is popular with housewives and celebrity chefs alike. The root vegetable is versatile, tasty and healthy. How do you succeed in growing it yourself in the garden? traditional root vegetable suitable for self-cultivation hardy, resistant to diseases taste nutty, spicy, slightly sweetish suitable for soups, purees,

Sowing radishes is very simple, as long as the correct timing, spacing and depth. As a result, the plants will thrive ideally and the harvest will be abundant. Radishes can be grown in advance Maintaining the required spacing ensures successful growth Preparation of the bed is necessary Seeds must be only slightly covered with soil

With valuable vitamins, mustard oils, important trace elements and a lot of fiber, kohlrabi is considered digestible and healthy. If you have a garden, you can easily grow the vegetable yourself. How frost-sensitive are the kohlrabi seedlings actually? Kohlrabi is divided into early and late varieties some new varieties can be grown all year round

Kohlrabi is a popular type of cabbage, so it is grown in many gardens. The most delicious part is the tuber. But what if none develops? Learn here what to do when kohlrabi does not form a tuber. Tuber is the edible part in kohlrabi grows above ground and is formed by primary growth of

Growing potatoes in a raised bed With these step-by-step instructions, growing potatoes in a raised bed is a breeze. Tip: It doesn’t always have to be the standard raised bed. Whether it’s an inexpensive version made of wooden frames, a solid aluminum construction or a design product made of weathered rusty steel, the selection of

Growing vegetables in advance is always necessary when the plants do not meet the climatic conditions. Thus, growing kohlrabi is not mandatory, but it can make sense. Juicy meat, protection from animals or intensive crop rotation are reasons for preplanting preplanting can start between February and March cold temperatures harm the young plants of kohlrabi

Kohlrabi, known in botanical terminology as Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes, is delicious, healthy and versatile. Find out here how to preplant kohlrabi and what to look for when sowing and pricking out. Pricking out kohlrabi is recommended Sowing kohlrabi is very easy with the right knowledge staggered sowing allows fresh harvests over a long period

The zucchini (Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo convar. giromontiina) has relatively large leaves and is a bulky growing squash. The expert explains how important the zucchini leaves are and how and when it is better to cut them off. Zucchini leaves have important functions cut off only when absolutely necessary especially in case of diseases and

Ripe tomatoes with lots of flavor and aroma are the dream of every amateur gardener. To ensure that the tomato harvest is also lush, it is necessary to pay attention to the correct spacing when planting. Tomatoes need a lot of space correct distance depends on the growth of the plants in case of doubt,

If the rhubarb in the garden bed cares and does not grow, then this may have several causes. The following article takes a closer look at them and explains what to do in such a case. various reasons for stunted rhubarb growth Do not plant rhubarb on the same garden bed for more than seven

A tasty bell pepper from the supermarket can be the basis for homegrown plants. Not every store-bought bell pepper has germinable seeds, and seasonal fruits in particular have a high germination rate. Peppers must be fully ripe for seed collection let bell bell pepper seeds dry for several days to be able to harvest early,

Small Mexican mini cucumbers (Melothria scabra) not only taste, but also look very attractive. Growing them is very simple, both under glass and outdoors. the Mexican mini cucumber belongs to the cucurbit family they are heat-loving and not frost-hardy cultivation is simple pre-breeding or direct sowing is possible plant needs climbing aid You will need

The fruits of the Mexican mini cucumber would pass for watermelons in the dollhouse. In the garden, they are a popular snacking vegetable. We show what’s important in caring for this high-yield crop. Length of the fruit only two to three centimeters taste similar to cucumber attractive climbing plant sunny location required suitable for tub

Jerusalem artichoke, whose Latin name is Helianthus tuberosus, is a root vegetable found in many gardens, which actually belongs to the genus of sunflowers. When growing it, the location must be right first and foremost. If the plant feels at home there, it needs little care and will happily sprawl in the ground. We show

Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is a pretty flowering perennial. Its tubers are harvested from autumn and are considered very healthy and tasty. With our tips, you can harvest and store Jerusalem artichokes with ease. Harvest from autumn and throughout the winter as with potatoes: pull tubers out of the ground or dig them up low

To make ideal use of the vegetable patch and achieve the best possible crop yields, crop rotation is important. With potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) in particular, there are a number of things to consider and the right plants to plant. Potatoes fall under heavy growers Differences between early and late potatoes never plant potatoes again in

Chard (Beta vulgaris) can be sown from April. As early as March, young plants can be pre-picked for an earlier harvest of chard. How to do this and whether you need to prick chard, read our guide. Preplanting possible from March onwards Plant the seeds in individual pots, if possible provide a warm and humid

Cucumbers are relatively easy to grow. Many people know that cucumbers can be grown in a greenhouse or indoors. But can you also grow pickling cucumbers? in principle, any type of cucumber can be used as a pickling cucumber Pre-growing is possible about 3 weeks before sowing outdoors plant 2 to 3 seeds about 1

As summer draws to a close, vegetable beds and greenhouses empty out. Now is the time to look for alternatives. For example, you can grow lamb’s lettuce from seed. Here you will find all the important information on sowing, germination period and germination temperature. optimal sowing date between mid-July and mid-September depending on the variety,

Growing bush beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) is simple. As a rule, sowing is done directly into the bed. But they can also be grown indoors and planted out later. We will show you how to grow bush beans successfully. heat-loving plants Germination from about 15 degrees Celsius soil temperature Sowing in the bed from mid-May preplanting

Walking through nature, with a little luck, you can sometimes discover white mushrooms the size of a soccer without a stem. These tasty edible mushrooms are boviste. But be careful: not all boviste are edible. Edible giant puffball The giant puffball mushroom (Calvatia gigantea), which grows mainly in meadows and cattle pastures, not only looks

Broccoli, often spelled broccoli, loves heat and sun. Another ingredient for successful harvest is the right planting distance. This is because the flowering vegetable needs a lot of space. Read here how much distance broccoli needs when planting. Spacing at planting important for healthy growth for young plants and direct sowing 50 centimeters planting distance