Vegetable garden & vegetables

Firebeans, which are also known as runner beans, Turkish beans, make-up beans or flower beans, belong to the legumes and at the same time to the butterfly flowers. They are creeping and herbaceous, annual, biennial or perennial plants, whereby in our regions the annual species are usually grown and the perennial species tend to be grown…

The right location is decisive for success in care and subsequent harvest. The runner bean likes it sunny and warm. On the other hand, it does not tolerate strong winds. A protected, bright corner in the garden is therefore ideal. For example, in the corner of a house, surrounded by a hedge or other protective plants. It just shouldn’t be…

A greenhouse is a great thing. Freshly harvested vegetables still have all the good things, the vitamins and the flavors. Of course, a greenhouse has more functions. You don’t necessarily have to grow vegetables, or at least not exclusively. Herbs are also an essential part of it. In winter you can use a greenhouse to overwinter pot and container plants. Of…

If you are one of those people with fine taste, you will have noticed that a freshly harvested kohlrabi from your own garden tastes a lot better than frozen vegetables. If you haven’t noticed this before, then you should definitely give it a try, and healthier (and pollution-free) kohlrabi can’t be on your plate either. Here are…

The onion is one of the oldest aromatic plants and the everyday vegetable par excellence. It brings flavor to a variety of different dishes and has become an indispensable part of the kitchen. In some species the tuber is particularly pronounced, in others, however, the leaves. Even the ancient civilizations knew and used the onion as a herb…

Cucumbers are not only valued as a delicious and healthy food, but are also widely used in skin care because of their specific ingredients. The cosmetics industry brings a variety of skin care products such as cucumber lotions or cucumber milk onto the market every year. Cucumbers growing in the garden A basic distinction is made…

They are available in a wide range of colors from white and orange through yellow to purple, not only with the elongated taproot, but also as small, spherical carrots. Therefore, they can be found in almost every private vegetable garden, because the early varieties can be harvested crisp and fresh as early as June. If you then…

Depending on the variety, hot pepper plants reach heights of between 40 and 100 cm. Most of the species grown in the home garden are low and bushy. The plant forms numerous thin branches that are slightly woody at the base. Fleshy fruits of different lengths, thin, thick or round develop from their flowers. These can be green, red,…

The chilli plant is very popular among hobby gardeners, even if they are not fans of spicy foods. With its pretty, white flowers and blue stamens, it is nice to look at. With its colorful, pod-like fruits, it adorns the garden, terrace or balcony. One trait is common to all chilli plants; they are easy to grow, easy to…