When spinach shoots, it still has a lot of leaves attached. Are they still edible during flowering? Or should we forego the harvest for the sake of our health? Appearance and flowering of spinach After sowing, the spinach, botanically Spinacia oleracea , forms a rosette of leaves from which new leaves constantly sprout. Then the outer, larger leaves can be…
Mangold also strives to multiply. Under certain circumstances, the flower shoots earlier than expected, much to the gardener’s annoyance. But does that mean the green is really no longer edible? Optical change of the leaves With the beginning of flowering, the chard plant continues to sprout new leaves. However, they are visibly different from the old ones. The more…
Tomatoes should not be missing in your own garden. Here, however, the question arises as to which other plants the tomatoes can enter into a mixed culture with, because not all of them get along as neighbors. Advantages of tomato mixed culture If different plant species are grown next to each other in a mixed culture,…
Pickled cucumbers are popular, but not when they’re fresh from the garden. So what to do if the harvest tastes sour or bitter? Are bitter cucumbers dangerous? In order to protect living beings from poisoning, nature has arranged it to give poisonous plants a bitter taste. Bitterness is therefore always an indication that a fruit is not…
Raised beds are suitable for planting herbs, flowers and vegetables. However, so that the harvest of the vegetable mixed culture is also productive, the crop rotation and the neighborhood of the vegetables must also be observed in the raised bed. mixed culture In mixed cultures, in contrast to monocultures, different plant species are planted in one…
It is not without reason that agriculture differentiates between heavy and weak consumers of vegetable plants. Regular crop rotation balances the nutrient content of the soil and ensures high crop yields every year. The gardener is best guided by this annual plan when planting in the raised bed. Relevance of correct crop rotation The roots of various…
The cultivation of cucumbers should be crowned with a rich harvest. At least that is the intended goal. In the bed, some varieties have a poor chance of meeting these expectations. In the greenhouse, on the other hand, they find better living conditions. But that’s not all! Cutting the side shoots is said to bring additional benefits to the cucumber. What…
However, for those home gardeners who do not own their own garden, there are methods of growing potatoes. The ideal methods for this are in a sack or pot, which can also find a place in a corner of the terrace or balcony. In this way, high yields can be achieved even in the smallest of spaces. And…
When spring comes, the vegetable garden will be stocked again. Peppers are also the first choice for many hobby gardeners. Because the vegetables are tasty and versatile, and with a little care, a bountiful harvest can be achieved. Cultivation is also usually successful in a bucket on the balcony or terrace. But when is the right time to sow…
Hobby gardeners should always pay attention to how deep potatoes are planted in the ground and what needs to be considered for the plants afterwards. Because the heavy feeders are easy to care for, but only bring high yields with the right culture. Interested hobby gardeners can find out here what the depth depends on and when…