Garden cress (Lepidium Sativum) is an annual plant that reaches a height of 20 to 30 cm. It is a tropical plant. You can plant garden cress in pots or window boxes from spring to autumn. Also, you can propagate garden cress using rhizomes. As garden cress is a tropical plant that grows in the […]
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Bay laurel (laurus nobilis) is a perennial plant that grows to a height of 3 to 5 meters. You can pick bay laurel leaves in August or September. You can then dry them and use them in your recipes. For example, lentil soup with bay laurel dried leaves is a traditional Greek recipe. Although you
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Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an annual plant and grows to a height of 20 to 80 cm. There are many varieties. Most common are the the small-leaved and broad-leaved basil varieties. In early spring (March-April), sow a few seeds of basil in a pot or window box and simply cover them with some soil. Basil
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Dill (Anethum graveolens) is an annual herb and reaches a height of 30 to 80 cm.Plant the seeds of dill in spring (April to May) at a depth of half to one centimeter. Dill needs a deep pot because its roots are long. It needs frequent watering. Harvest the dill by cutting it with scissors
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Delicious winter potatoes see the sunlight (14 November 2018) I sowed my potatoes on August 29. I sowed my potatoes at the end of August Potato plants in full growth (30 October 2018) At the end of October, the potato plants were almost ready. Note the following: 10 days later, the picture of the potato
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Want to know about growing pear trees in the garden or in pots on the balcony? A useful article about cultivation care, pests, diseases, deficiencies. The production of pears in Greece in the past exceeded 120.000 tons. Figure 2. Pear blossoms. Nowadays there is a shortage of pears in Greece, and our country imports mainly
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How do I grow spinach? Spinach is an easy-to-grow vegetable. It can be grown in the garden and on the balcony. Spinach is sown from early September to early February. Spinach is a cold-hardy plant. It needs low temperatures to thrive. Spinach is grown in a wide variety of soils, but sandy loam is the
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In this article I describe how I transplant seedlings (Broccoli, Cabbage) in the garden. Yesterday I bought seedlings from the local nursery store. I got broccoli and cabbage. I selected the seedlings to be healthy and with a well developed root system. Choose healthy seedlings Because watering will be done automatically, I first spread the
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How do I grow cabbage in my garden? Read the article and you will be able to grow your own delicious cabbages. It’s easy! The cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata), belongs to the same family as cauliflower and broccoli (family Cruciferae). It is cultivated for its leafy head, actually the spherical cluster of immature leaves,
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How do I grow cauliflowers in my garden? The cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), belongs to the same family as cabbage and broccoli (family Cruciferae). It is cultivated for its flower head which is edible. The flower head is white or slightly yellow in color. Cauliflower is a close relative of broccoli. Suitable climate for
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How do I sow potatoes in the garden? Potatoes can be grown in the garden, but even on the balcony or terrace in the city. In both cases, you need to make sure that the soil in which they are grown is fluffy and soft so that the potatoes can grow in it and become
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In September I sow broccoli, spinach and lettuce seeds. Start of September or late August is the time to start preparing for the autumn crops. I chose to start the fall season by growing broccoli, spinach, lettuce and beets (beets are not mentioned in the rest of this article). Broccoli is beneficial to health. Spinach
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I will show you how to make home wine from grapes. I’ll show you how I do it every year and the equipment required. I hope that this step by step guide will help you make your own homemade wine from grapes. I was talking to my friend John today and I told him that
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I discovered this little treasure trove of knowledge that describes everything one wants to know about the proper cultivation of the olive tree and I want to share it with you. The thesaurus is a PDF file from the Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Rethymnon, Crete, Greece. A series of scientists from the Technological Educational
You may want to know how to store carrots in the freezer if you have an overproduction in your garden. What better way to be able to preserve carrots and eat them whenever you want! This year I had quite a few carrots planted. As a result, the harvest yielded me several kilograms of carrots.
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Can I grow vegetables on balconies and rooftops even though modern cities seem to be a hostile environment for growing vegetables? Yes you can! The idea of being able to grow vegetables in the city, on a balcony, or rooftop is appealing. We can take advantage of a space that already exists and perhaps goes
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How do I grow broccoli in my garden? Broccoli is the super food you can easily grow in your garden! When I was a kid I didn’t like the smell of it when it was cooking. Now, a little older, I can’t imagine winter without lots of broccoli on the table. It makes a wonderful
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Growing and producing your own food in a garden is not a clean process, but it gives you peace of mind, clean and healthy food along with invaluable psychological balance. On the other hand you may have a garden for photoshoots and show off in design magazines, that doesn’t produce anything and costs a lot
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Tips for growing caper plants. The caper plant (Capparis spinosa) is a perennial deciduous shrub. Capers, is the immature bud of the plant, which is harvested and preserved as food. Capers are used as appetizers, in salads, or in omelets. Their distinctive flavor makes them a sought-after appetizer or garnish. Their expensive price, however, makes
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Basic knowledge about the cultivation of maize. When do we sow corn?What are the sowing distances of corn?Why do we sow several corns together?How is corn pollinated?What are the growth stages of corn? These are some of the questions I will try to answer in this article. Introduction to Corn – Maize The scientific name
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