In 1998/1999 it was the vegetable of the year, the field bean, also known as broad bean or broad bean. The annual, herbaceous plant deserved this award due to its high nutritional value. The member of the legume family grows up to 2 meters high and starts flowering in May. The real benefit is not in the green…
The wild form of the parsnip has been known for many centuries. The winter vegetable from the umbelliferous family is in season from October/November to April/May. Then you can buy this delicious type of beet fresh at markets or in greengrocers. Also known as mutton carrot or Germanic root, the parsnip has an elongated, turnip-like shape and can…
Maize belongs to the grass family. The botanical name is Zea mays. With an annual harvest of 1 billion tons worldwide, corn takes first place, ahead of rice and wheat. The grain comes from Mexico. Corn is popular with home growers, and many home gardeners cultivate some plants in their garden. When is the corn ripe? When is corn harvest time? Which harvesting technique…
In contrast to the conventional turnip, the swede is almost round and has a relatively firm and, depending on the variety, reddish or green to yellowish skin. The pulp is whitish to yellowish. The bitter-sweet taste of this vegetable is reminiscent of cabbage. You can counteract their susceptibility to diseases and pests, for example, with the right crop…
There are also some types of vegetables for autumn that like it cooler to cold and can therefore be enjoyed fresh even in winter. As soon as the season for the summer vegetables is over, the autumn vegetables can be planted or sown. Whether outdoors, in a raised bed or better protected in a greenhouse also depends…
The fruits of the pepperoni plants are an integral part of southern cuisine. With their aroma and heat, the pods give tropical dishes a special and stimulating taste. Some hobby gardeners have been successfully cultivating the nightshade plants in our latitudes for years. Under favorable location and care conditions, the own harvest of the versatile pods is rich. However,…
Asparagus is a species-rich plant genus with the botanical name Asparagus from the asparagus family, the mention of which makes every gourmet go into raptures. Since the most popular species, the Asparagus officinalis, is one of the most valuable and expensive vegetables of all, only a Croesus could afford this royal treat every day. However, a practiced…
Rhubarb, botanically Rheum rhabarbarum, is actually a vegetable, but like fruit it is used for delicious cakes, compotes, jams and desserts. Characteristic feature of this plant is the strong sour taste. You may have eaten the long, thick stalks raw when you were a child. However, this is not entirely harmless, because the raw stalks of the rhubarb…
The time-honored ginger root is experiencing a furious renaissance. For a modern, nature-loving lifestyle, ginger tea in particular is considered the universal alternative to denatured nutrition and health care. The concentrated load of valuable ingredients has been proven to promote well-being. Even with minor health problems, such as colds or travel sickness, ginger water does a good job. Properly…
Anyone who grows tomatoes in their own garden experiences first-hand how much a good harvest depends on the weather: if the summer is warm and dry, then the plants will grow a lush harvest, but if the summer is cool and rainy, the harvest will be poor . With the right tomato fertilizer and an in-depth…