If the blossoms of tomatoes suddenly fall off, there are various possible reasons for this. We will show you which triggers are responsible and what you can do about it. Blossom shedding due to lack of fertilization Tomatoes have hermaphrodite flowers. This enables them to carry out fertilization independently. For this reason, tomato plants generally do not need insects to…
Would you like to grow delicious honeydew melons yourself? The honeydew melon is one of the most popular types of melon in our latitudes. Here you can find out which varieties can be grown in our region in the garden and greenhouse. Worth knowing about honeydew melons Honeydew melons (Cucumis melo var. inodorus) belong to the class Cantaloupe melons . They are…
Radishes can have round, icicle, or cylindrical bulb shapes in red, white, yellow, purple, or pink. Here you can find out why radishes taste hot and what mild and hot varieties there are. Where does the sharpness come from? Sharpness from mustard oil Mustard oil as protection against predators Fluctuations in sharpness within a variety are…
Freshly seeded lawns should grow well and form a dense grass cover. But some time after sowing, the weeds sprout. Here’s how to get rid of weeds without chemicals. causes Cheap or wrong seeds In many cases, cheap or wrong seeds are the reason why freshly sown lawns become weedy. You should always use good quality grass seed…
The easy-care zucchini plants are a popular garden vegetable. The tropical plants with the scientific name “Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo convar. giromontiina” belong to the descendants of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. Various zucchini diseases can stunt growth and destroy crops. Various zucchini diseases When growing the plants, various diseases can throw a spanner in the works. A…
Raspberries (Rubus idaeus) in your own garden are becoming increasingly popular. For a variety of reasons, care must be taken to ensure that they are planted in a mixed culture and surrounded by good neighbors. Mixed culture important Raspberries should definitely be planted in a mixed culture. That means they belong in a bed where plants with…
Who doesn’t want a beautiful green lawn in front of the house? But the hot temperatures in summer cause the grass to dry up. Blowing up the lawn can help. When is the right time? water requirements of the lawn If you want a green lawn in summer, you have to know what you need. Lawn is basically a…
When laying out a new lawn, the lawn seed should be placed on sufficiently fertile soil. In this way you can ensure optimal lawn growth in the long term after the new planting. In addition, the topsoil must be filled up to a certain level. Topsoil – definition The topsoil is a type of soil that is…
Red, juicy tomatoes from our own garden taste like sun and freshness. But what to do if tomatoes don’t turn red and ripe? We name the five most common causes and give tips. Wrong location One of the most common reasons why the tomato does not ripen and turns red is improper location of the tomato plants. The…
The zucchini grows and blooms vigorously, but instead of a rich harvest, the flowers fall off. Many garden and balcony owners know the problem. But why is that and what can you do about it? Causes of flower loss Like all squash plants, zucchini plants ( Cucurbita pepo var. giromontiina ) produce both male and female flowers on the…