There are tons of types of beans, over 700 different ones. Hardly anyone knows them all. This is in large part due to the fact that some varieties have several names at the same time. You quickly lose track of things. A distinction is usually made between types of beans according to their properties and possible uses. In Germany you…
Fresh vegetables from your own garden are healthy, save a lot of money and in terms of taste, beats what is available in the supermarket by far. Once you have tasted a crunchy salad, aromatic Brussels sprouts and tasty home-grown tomatoes, you won’t regret a minute of the work that goes into creating a vegetable patch. With…
Whether you choose celeriac or celery is not just a question of taste. Both forms are suitable for cultivation in your own garden and also have the same requirements in terms of location and care. However, celery requires significantly less space and can therefore even be grown in small pots or boxes on the balcony. The right…
Jerusalem artichoke belongs to the sunflower family and is a perennial plant. It is also called the Eternity Potato, as the edible tubers, unlike the potato, are winter-proof and can remain in the ground all year round. The outer part of the plant can reach heights of growth of up to three meters, with an attractive inflorescence…
Lettuce belongs to the daisy family. It is a fast-growing crop that is suitable as a pre- and post-crop and, depending on the variety, for spring or summer sowing. Lettuce is a classic among the lettuce varieties, especially the most widely used green leafy one, which is often referred to as butter lettuce. Lettuce varieties In addition…
Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. Pekinensis) belongs to the large group of cabbage plants. It originally comes from China, where it is said to have originated from a cross between mustard cabbage and a type of beet. The annual vegetable has been grown in Asia for hundreds of years. The plant forms solid, cylindrically shaped heads. They can be…
Fresh vegetables from your own garden are healthy and guaranteed to be free of harmful substances. – Classic varieties, for example peas, are particularly popular. The edible seeds of the bright green pods, which belong to the butterfly family, contain valuable proteins and fiber as well as potassium and zinc, sugar peas and vitamin C. The care…
Swiss chard is a traditional plant that has been cultivated for over 4000 years. In the 16th century it was supplanted by spinach from the domestic gardens, but now the vitamin-rich leafy vegetables are becoming increasingly important again. Not only the simple preparation plays a role, because the crop, which is closely related to the beet, is…
Cauliflower in your own garden is an absolute highlight for many people. The cabbage is removed from the stalk and leaves and then cut into florets, which are prepared in different ways. More and more people are wondering whether Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis can be eaten raw or whether it is poisonous for humans. Recommended: eat cauliflower…
Mange-tout, sugar peas or snow peas, the kefe has many names. The popular pea variant is particularly popular in a variety of dishes due to its sweet aroma and easy preparation and is even offered raw. Because of this use, many people wonder whether the legumes are even edible in their raw state. Other legumes are poisonous when…