Savoy cabbage has only been cultivated in domestic farm gardens and kitchen gardens since the 18th century. The tender vegetable is more robust than other types of cabbage, but still needs the right location and the right care. A large selection of fast-growing and slow-growing savoy varieties makes a year-round harvest possible. The cabbage plant with the large…
One of the most important factors for a successful harvest from the vegetable garden when planting is the division into pre-, main and post-culture, which is summarized under the name “crop rotation”. For this purpose, a planting plan must be drawn up, which is based on the needs of the individual plants so that they do…
Sometimes sweet, sometimes fiery hot, colorful and always a treat – the pepperoni is a must in the vegetable patch of a self-sufficient farmer. Depending on how pronounced the gardener likes the typical aroma, he not only has to pay attention to the correct harvesting technique when harvesting the peppers, but also to the formation of…
When the first warm rays of sunshine brighten up the days after the cold and dark winter in early spring, many gardeners would like to get active in the garden right away. Unfortunately, there can still be isolated frosty nights in spring, which pose a great danger to newly planted plants. This danger is particularly acute for…
Radishes are one of the most commonly grown vegetables in private vegetable gardens. They taste fantastic and when the weather is ideal for flowering, they exude a summery flair. But what happens to the fruit when radishes bloom? Are they then still suitable for consumption? The answers are below. heyday In order for the Raphanus sativus var. sativus to start flowering,…
The tree tomato, also known as the tamarillo, belongs to the nightshade family like conventional tomato varieties. Otherwise there is no botanical relationship between them. The exotic tree fruit has its origin in the Andes regions of Central and South America. Today it is mainly grown in South America, Africa, New Zealand, India, Australia and some parts of…
Spinach is tasty and healthy. Green vegetables can be used in a variety of dishes. Many people are unaware that there is a large selection of different varieties that also bring considerable yields in the allotment garden. Which harvesting technique is the best? When does the harvest season start? There are a few things to keep in mind when harvesting…
In autumn, most of the garden has already been harvested. In the shops, the variety of fresh and locally harvested vegetables is increasingly limited to winter vegetables such as turnips and cabbage. Things get tight, especially with fresh salads. The lettuce plants that are still to be harvested, such as radicchio and endives, usually contain a clear bitter…
Fresh tomatoes are a treat. If they come from their own cultivation, they taste twice as good, because the hobby gardener knows for sure that they have not been genetically modified or even irradiated. A private garden is not absolutely necessary, because tomato plants can also be grown on the balcony and terrace. To ensure that the hobby…
Pumpkin and zucchini are two well-known members of the squash family that are widespread in domestic kitchen gardens. Already in the biological name, the appearing name Cucurbita points to the close relationship of both crops. It is therefore not surprising that the young plants in particular are easily confused without pronounced inflorescences and infructescences. We explain the difference…