Cichorium endivia Cultivation Plant seedlings with root clods or directly to the regular spot. It grows at above 5 °C (41 °F), optimum temperatures for growth and development being around 18 °C (64 °F). In hot days, provide shading for the seedlings or transplanted plants. Cut a part of the leaves of the seedlings without […]
Allium schoenoprasum Cultivation It is a perennial and can be sown or replanted as a mature plant. It grows above 7 °C (45 °C), the optimum temperatures for growth being around 20 °C (68 °C). Distance between plants At least 30 cm (12 in) between bunches. Location Sunny to half-shaded. Amount Two bunches per family […]
Brassica oleracea Cultivation Cultivate it from seedlings in spring and fall, as it doesn’t grow well in heat (during summer, plant in shade and water regularly). When the plant starts to form a flower, cover with its leaves to keep the quality. Distance between plants At least 45 cm (18 in) between rows and at […]
Scorzonera hispanica Cultivation Sow it directly to its regular spot, when the soil temperature reaches at least 15 °C (59 °F). It germinates for a long time and irregularly. Watering with yarrow tea can help. Be careful the soil doesn’t get dry during germination process. Seeds that are older than one year don’t germinate well […]
Cicer arietinum L Cultivation Chickpea bushes grow up to approx. 60 cm (24 in) high. They need soft soil not to develop little roots with bacteria. Sow directly to the regular spot in the garden or grow seedlings and use with root clod when transplanting. Chickpea can use the garden bed for the whole year, […]
Allium sativum Cultivation It is reproduced with its cloves. The larger cloves you plant, the larger the harvest. Separate the cloves immediately before planting. Garlic can grow above 7 °C (45 °C); the optimum temperatures are around 20 °C (68 °F). Distance between plants At least 30 cm (12 in) between rows and 5-10 cm […]
Allium cepa Cultivation Use seedlings that can be cultivated from a bulb, or sow to their regular spot in the garden in early spring. Distance between plants At least 30 cm (12 in) between rows and at least 10 cm (4 in) between the plants in a row. To grow young onions, plant them in […]
Cucurbita pepo Cultivation Zucchini can be sown directly to the garden, when the soil reaches min. 20 °C (68 °F). However, usually they are planted as seedlings with a root clod. Distance between plants Bushy sorts at least 1 m (3 ft) between rows and 0.5 m (1.5 ft) between plants in a row. Vine […]
Cucurbita maxima/moschata Cultivation Squash crops can be sown directly into their spot in the garden, when the soil reaches at least 20 °C (68 °F). However, usually they are planted as seedlings with root clod. Distance between plants The bush variety at least 1 m (3 ft) between rows, at least 0.5 m (1.5 ft) […]
Brassica oleracea Cultivation Cultivate from seedlings with root clod. Distance between plants At least 50 cm (20 in) between rows and at least 50 cm (20 in) between plants. You can plant bush beans or peas in the space in between. Location Sunny. Amount Two to three plants per person. Time of planting From April […]