Greek salad is the iconic salad of Greece. The dish that most tourists / visitors prefer to order, during their stay in Greece. Here you will learn what is the genuine Greek salad, how you can make it yourself, and how much should you pay for it while staying in Greece. The origins of Greek […]
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Root-knot nematode attack tomatoes and other solanaceae plants, cucurbits (mainly from the genus Meloidogyne spp.), leafy vegetables (from the genus Globodera spp., Pratylenchus spp.) Scientific name: Meloidogyne spp., Globodera (Heterodera) rostochiensis, G. schachtii, G. cruciferae, Pratylenchus spp.Greek name: Νηματώδεις Damage In field locations, plants exhibit delayed growth, and on the roots, cysts (Globodera spp.) or
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Colorado potato beetle insect mainly attacks potatoes, but also other plants of the Solanaceae family (e.g. tomato, pepper, eggplant). Scientific name: Leptinotarsa decemlineataGreek name: Δορυφόρος Damage Colorado potato beetle adults and larvae cause damage to leaves. In severe infestation the leaf disappears and only the nerves and stems remain on the plant. The insect is
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Early blight affects the stems, leaves and fruits of tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants and peppers. Characteristic symptoms are the appearance of spots in concentric circles and the fall of the lower leaves. Scientific name: Alternaria solaniGreek name: Αλτερναρίωση Πατάτας Symptoms Early blight attacks all parts of the plant, stems, leaves, fruits (tomato), tubers (in potato). A
Do you want to learn how I grow peppers in the garden? Hot peppers Peppers are native to Mexico, Central America and the northern part of South America. The name pepper (from the Spanish pimiento meaning pepper and the English pepper) was given by Christopher Columbus when he brought the plant to Europe. Apparently he
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How can tomatoes be supported with reeds? This year’s production in the garden is abundant. Tomatoes, peppers, zucchinis and soon eggplants. This year I listened to the advice of Sofianos, my agronomist friend, and bought seedlings of tomato seedlings of the “Acorn” variety. As Sofianos predicted, the production is abundant and without problems. Bunches of
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