Young plants: how much frost does kohlrabi tolerate?

Young kohlrabi plants are not completely frost-resistant. In order for you not to die, you must give you sufficient protection. This article tells you how much frost kohlrabi young plants tolerate. Early kohlrabi and frost Early kohlrabi varieties (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) are much more frost-resistant than the late varieties and can therefore move outdoors after germination . They even need…

Harvesting cucumbers: when are they ripe? I Harvest time

Cucumbers are a very popular vegetable among young and old. They are just the thing for a healthy and balanced diet. All information about harvesting cucumbers can be found in this text. Harvest time of cucumbers Of course, the time when cucumbers (Cucumis savitus) can be harvested depends on a number of factors such as location temperature…

Pepper mixed culture: these 12 plants go well with it

Suitable plant neighbors can promote plant health and increase the yield of peppers. Here you will find some plants that harmonize very well with Capsicum and support each other. These 12 plants fit well in a pepper mixed culture. Borretsch Borage (Borago officinalis) only has an indirect advantage in mixed paprika cultivation. In the vicinity of the pepper, it…

In which soil to transplant tomatoes? | tomato soil

As soon as tomatoes have formed the first correct pair of leaves, you need to prick them out. In many cases, the wrong substrate is used for transplanting, which means that the plants hardly form roots or fall over immediately. That’s why we tell you in which soil you should prick tomatoes. Nutrient-poor substrate Potting soil is…

Harvest time of wheat: when is it harvested?

Wheat is one of the oldest grains in the world. Cereals were cultivated as early as several thousand years before Christ. Today it is the most common grain in Germany. But when is the best time to harvest wheat? Genus Wheat The term wheat describes various plant species that come from the genus Triticum. Two species are particularly well known for…

Should you pre-sprout potatoes?

Even without pre-germination, potatoes sprout reliably and form numerous tubers. So why should the gardener take on more work? Proponents cite some benefits, but do they really exist? The potential benefits Horticultural practice has proven time and again that planting pre-germinated tubers has some advantages later in the cultivation process. More specifically, the following three are: the new…

When to harvest early potatoes? | Early potato harvest 2021

If the weather conditions are good, the early potato harvest can usually start at the beginning of June 2021. But it also depends on the variety and previous care. Check out this guide for more tips. Early potato harvest 2021 at a glance Pre-germination/pre-germination: from February/March at the latest Plant out: at temperatures above 8 °C in March, cover…

Rhubarb season 2021: when does it start and end?

The start of the rhubarb season always depends on various factors. The end, however, is every year on the same date. Interested hobby gardeners can find out here why this is the case, how long the 2021 harvest season will be and when you can expect the start and end. harvest time When you can harvest the…

Planting potatoes according to the lunar calendar: Dates 2021

Various factors must be taken into account when planting potatoes. In addition to empirical values ​​and the right temperature, this includes, above all, the right time. You can also consult the lunar calendar for 2021. Here’s what to look out for. Division into plant groups When it comes to favorable, neutral and unfavorable phases of the moon, not…

Freeze runner beans raw or cooked? | Our advice

At harvest time, you’ll be inundated with pole beans and other green beans. We’ll tell you whether you should freeze them raw or cooked and how to do it. raw beans If green beans ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) are frozen raw, they retain their beautiful, bright green color as well as their aroma and valuable nutrients. We recommend this…