The tuber has been cultivated in Europe since at least the 16th century. Lovers of this tuber appreciate it above all for its spicy, radish-like aroma. In addition, the concentration of healthy ingredients is considerable, which makes kohlrabi one of the healthiest types of vegetables, rich in vitamins and fiber. The different varieties only differ in colour, there…
Healthy and nutritious: Walnuts are real powerhouses and energy packs that also impress with their taste. The popular fruits are used in baked goods, sauces, chutneys and many other dishes. Walnuts do not need to be processed immediately after harvest. With the right strategy, it’s possible to store them for several months without sacrificing flavor. Ideally, this measure begins…
Asian cuisine is trendy and so are exotic vegetables. Many of these types of vegetables grow without problems in our part of the world and some, such as Chinese cabbage, have long since established themselves in the gardens, even though they are sometimes used differently in the kitchen here than in Asia. Some Asian vegetables are even…
For an entertaining movie night, it is no longer necessary to visit a cinema. It’s much more comfortable on the sofa at home anyway. Of course, the popcorn should not be missing here either, when things get exciting on the screen. If you want to make it easy for yourself, you can get the popcorn corn from your…
Except for a few overbred potato varieties that don’t flower, the flowering phase is part of the normal ripening process of the potato plant. After fertilization by insects, tomato-like fruits develop with seeds, but these are not used for horticultural and commercial potato cultivation. If the potatoes do not bloom, this can have different causes, ranging from…
The okra pod is not so well known in the local latitudes and, originally from Ethiopia, is increasingly cultivated in the Mediterranean areas, Greece and Turkey. Since it is very heat-loving, caring for and growing it until harvest is a little more difficult than that of eggplant and peppers. Nevertheless, it is worth planting the tasty vegetables…
Homegrown tomatoes really do taste like tomatoes. In contrast to the vast majority of tomatoes on the market, which are picked when they are still unripe and are supposed to ripen further on the way to sale. Tomatoes belong to the climacteric, after-ripening fruits, but after-ripening of a fruit that has already been harvested always causes a…
“Winning, harvesting, drying, pickling, fermenting, storing, etc. tomato seeds yourself” sounds terribly complicated. But it isn’t, you “harvest” tomato seeds every time you prepare a tomato for seedless cooking. Ultimately, fermenting and pickling means throwing tomato seeds in a liquid. Drying tomato seeds makes the air and storing tomato seeds requires no activity from you. You just need the…
Green cabbage is not only one of the most popular types of cabbage in northern Germany. The Dutch and many Scandinavians also love the versatile winter cabbage. When next to nothing is growing outside, kale is in top form. The plant only develops its full aroma when the frost sweeps in at least once. Hardy and low maintenance, winter…
At first glance, celeriac hardly leaves a lasting impression on the viewer. The vegetable plant belongs to the umbelliferae family and has a white-yellow, heavily rooted appearance. To discover the true core of celery, you have to look behind the gnarled skin. The spicy vegetable is rich in vitamins and essential oils and is therefore extremely healthy. It is…