Cultivating new potatoes is comparatively easy and allows a first harvest very early in the year. This in turn offers various advantages. But which varieties belong to it and what are these potatoes all about – our list and definition show it. Definition The term early potatoes already reveals what it is all about – potatoes that…
Growing potatoes in a raised bed – is that possible? Solanum tuberosum is actually notorious for taking up a lot of space. However, this guide proves the opposite. Cultivating potatoes in raised beds is not only feasible, but also has numerous advantages. However, there are important things to consider when growing, such as the time of sowing. The gardener will…
Only 20 calories per 100 grams, plus a lot of vitamins and minerals and its unique taste make rhubarb so popular! Although rhubarb is a vegetable, it is mainly used for sweet dishes such as cakes and desserts. Everywhere in Germany it is grown by hobby gardeners. If the harvesting success decreases, a change of location can help. When…
If you want to grow green asparagus in your own garden, you need a little patience and a garden bed that is sunny and otherwise not used. Green asparagus takes a few years to grow before it can finally be harvested. Even the ancient Greeks and Egyptians valued this asparagus variety not only as a delicacy but…
Rhubarb is a hardy and comparatively robust plant, provided you choose the right planting time and the right site conditions. Because the heavy feeder can only thrive if there are enough nutrients and space. Our instructions show what is important when planting in addition to the time and which tips are helpful. site conditions Rhubarb – also…
Pak Choi is a vegetable that is mainly used in Asian cuisine. For a number of years, the seeds, which are easy to cultivate, have been available as part of Asian salad mixes or as individual seeds. The vegetable is also sometimes referred to as Chinese mustard cabbage or kale. As a new vegetable, many are wondering if…
The tuber and the green of the celery are an indispensable flavoring agent in the kitchen. Celeriac is often used in soups, while celery can be used raw as a green side dish. The raw enjoyment of the celery root and the green is not without hesitation. In exceptional cases, all types of celery can form certain components…
Each clove of garlic planted in the bed should develop into a large bulb over time. But while the green grows visibly and a bloom may appear in summer, the tubers remain hidden in the ground. So how can we know for sure when it’s the right time to harvest garlic? Adjusting the optimal degree of ripeness ultimately…
White, yellow or strong red, the chard literally shines in these colors in the garden. When cooking, however, the colorful stems discolor, which makes them look unsightly, especially in dishes that take a long time to prepare. When preparing with heat, many other ingredients suffer, which, due to the trend towards raw food, raised the question of…
Many people only know wasabi as a hot, green paste that is served with sushi or coated in peanuts for nibbling. The piquant spice naturally comes from Asia. But the plant has now also established itself in European gardens. Planting Eutrema japonicum is not that difficult. If you then take the right care measures, you can soon refine your…