Red, juicy tomatoes from our own garden taste like sun and freshness. But what to do if tomatoes don’t turn red and ripe? We name the five most common causes and give tips. Wrong location One of the most common reasons why the tomato does not ripen and turns red is improper location of the tomato plants. The…
The zucchini grows and blooms vigorously, but instead of a rich harvest, the flowers fall off. Many garden and balcony owners know the problem. But why is that and what can you do about it? Causes of flower loss Like all squash plants, zucchini plants ( Cucurbita pepo var. giromontiina ) produce both male and female flowers on the…
In theory, the pumpkin (Cucurbita) gets along well with many other plants in the vegetable patch. However, there are only a few that are particularly suitable as good mixed culture neighbors for the pumpkin due to certain factors. Caution: heavy feeder All pumpkin varieties are heavy feeders. These place special demands on nutrients and minerals in the soil. Their need…
For many people, the fruits of zucchini plants are a delicacy. Pests also love the pumpkin plant. With the right measures, you can drive away pests and protect your zucchini. aphids With their large mouth parts, aphids pose a threat to the leaves of the plant. The aphids set out in droves to suck the sap from…
Mixed culture is the best variation to optimally plant beds for long-term crop yields and optimal plant growth. So that this also works with broccoli, it is important to ensure good neighbors for the bed planting. Caution heavy feeders The Brassica oleracea var. italica is one of the heavy feeders. This means that it puts a heavy…
So that everything is harmonious in the vegetable patch, hobby gardeners should make sure they are good neighbours. Appropriate combinations not only increase the crop yield, but also protect each other from pests. You can find tips for the ideal mixed vegetable culture here. effects There are two main advantages of a mixed vegetable culture. On the one…
Tomato plants originally come from South America and are therefore warmth-loving. But in our latitudes it can get frosty even in summer. We explain how to effectively protect tomatoes from frost. Protect outdoor tomatoes with a hood Tomato plants ( Solanum lycopersicum ) that grow outdoors are particularly at risk in frosty weather . Therefore, pay attention to the weather…
Tomato plants, Solanum lycopersicum , that curl or curl their leaves are a concern for many home gardeners. The cause for this is often based on maintenance errors or suboptimal locations and can often be easily remedied. roll or curl Although “roll” and “curl” are often used interchangeably when referring to tomato leaves, there is a difference between…
Who doesn’t love them, the sun-ripened, aromatic organic tomatoes from their own garden? In order for your own cultivation to be successful, the right temperatures are very important, because tomatoes are very sensitive to cold. tomatoes and temperature The tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) originally come to us from the warm regions of South and Central America. They love it…
Oilseed rape (Brassica napus) is one of the crops that transform numerous landscapes into vast seas of flowers. The duration of the flowering period can be influenced by various factors. heyday Rapeseed is sown for the previous year’s harvest. After the winter, the Brassica napus usually flowers from April. If the weather is cool until early spring, the…