Each clove of garlic planted in the bed should develop into a large bulb over time. But while the green grows visibly and a bloom may appear in summer, the tubers remain hidden in the ground. So how can we know for sure when it’s the right time to harvest garlic? Adjusting the optimal degree of ripeness ultimately…
The blue berries simply taste delicious and they are always healthy! So the desire to cultivate one or more blueberry bushes in your own garden is understandable. In fact, under ideal site conditions, they could bring good harvests for decades. But these berry plants are demanding, their planting should be planned carefully. Check out our guide for the best…
White, yellow or strong red, the chard literally shines in these colors in the garden. When cooking, however, the colorful stems discolor, which makes them look unsightly, especially in dishes that take a long time to prepare. When preparing with heat, many other ingredients suffer, which, due to the trend towards raw food, raised the question of…
Many people only know wasabi as a hot, green paste that is served with sushi or coated in peanuts for nibbling. The piquant spice naturally comes from Asia. But the plant has now also established itself in European gardens. Planting Eutrema japonicum is not that difficult. If you then take the right care measures, you can soon refine your…
Zucchini is one of the most popular types of vegetables among German home growers. It is easy to care for and promises a high-yield harvest – provided the planting and site conditions are optimal. When planting, attention must be paid to details so that courgettes thrive as best as possible and no problems arise with neighboring plants. The…
Aromatic and popular. Zucchini is one of the favorites in your own vegetable patch due to the numerous preparation options. A wide variety of dishes, from a zucchini salad to ratatouille, can be made with the pumpkin plant. Since Cucurbita pepo var. giromontiina is a pumpkin plant, many people wonder about possible poisoning if the fruit vegetable is…
Rhubarb is one of the most popular vegetables to grow in your own garden. The popular stalks of Rheum rhabarbarum can be processed in many ways and, depending on the variety, the yields are extremely high. An advantage of the plant is the possibility of cultivating it in a raised bed or pot. Due to the specific characteristics…
The tasty vegetable rhubarb has been popular in local gardens for many decades. Because it can be used for both savory and sweet dishes in the kitchen. In general, Rheum rhabarbarum is an easy-care and quite robust plant. Nevertheless, there are special diseases and pests that can affect the rhubarb. The following article explains what these are and how…
They are inexorably conquering the modern kitchen. Old vegetable varieties move people’s minds because they score with convincing advantages. Jerusalem artichokes, beets and parsnips were forgotten in the hunt for fast growth and sweet taste. Since health-conscious hobby gardeners have been thinking back to the old values, old types of vegetables are becoming more topical every day. They are…
Carrots are the ideal vegetable for beginners. They require little space and the maintenance effort is low. Depending on the variety, carrots take around three months to harvest. This has the advantage that they can be reseeded several times a year. The planting season extends over several months. If you plan the sowing cleverly, you can eat fresh carrots almost…