Solanum tuberosum Cultivation The method of cultivations is important for the amount of beneficial substances in potato. Purchase potato tubers for planting to avoid viruses. To harvest early, let them sprout in a light protected place with at least 15 °C (6 in). Plant the un-sprouted potatoes when the soil temperature reaches at least 8 […]
Brassica oleracea Cultivation It is grown from seedlings, which don’t need a lot of warmth – they can even last below 0 °C (32 °) for a short time. However, they are sensitive to weeds. They don’t need to be prickled out. In dry summers, plant the seedlings with root clods. Distance between plants At […]
Apium graveolens Cultivation Grow from seedlings, because the plant grows slowly in the beginning. Distance between plants At least 40 cm (15 in) between rows and 30 cm (12 in) between plants in a row. Location Half-shaded. Amount 6 to 10 plants per person. Time of planting End of January and February for seedlings in […]
Diseases on garden plants are caused by fungi, viruses, bacteria or inanimate factors. The plants are more likely to get infected if the soil contains too much organic matter (e.g. excess nitrogen from fertilizing), in bad weather conditions and if the seedlings were stressed. Therefore you have to strengthen the crops with various solutions on […]
Spinacia oleracea Cultivation It is grown from seedlings (with root clod, several plants in one pot) or sown outside. Plant in rows and till regularly as it needs airy soil. It grows above 5 °C (41 °F). Optimum temperatures for growth and development are around 18 °C (64 °F). Distance between plants At least 20 […]
Leaf or leaf edges yellowing This can occur after a longer period of heavy rains or cold rainy weather. Because the soil is stiff and without air, roots don’t develop properly and the plants don’t get enough food. Keeping the soil soft is crucial. Leaf twisting on tomato plant The tomato plant leaves twist to […]
Asparagus officinalis L Cultivation It can be grown from seeds and transplanted when the roots overgrow their space. Hybrids germinate better, but they don’t have seeds and can only be purchased like seedlings. Don’t cut off shoots in the first two years to strengthen the plant. Distance between plants At least 2 m (6.5 ft) […]
General Plants need phosphorus for developing a strong root system and blooms; and potassium for immunity and the quality of fruits. Plants with green parts need some more nitrogen. Adding wrong fertilizers can result in weaker root system, too fast growth or poor resistance against disease. Never fertilize randomly; first check which nutrients are needed […]
Allium tuberosum Cultivation It is a perennial. It can be sown or transplanted as a part of the adult plan bunches. Distance between plants 40 cm (15 in) between bunches. Location Sunny to half-shaded. Amount Two bunches per family. Time of planting January for sowing. The seeds germinate in two to three weeks. Fertilization With […]
Crops don’t grow well several years in a row in the same soil. Therefore their place in the garden has to be changed – rotated. This enables an even usage of nutrients from the soil and slower spreading of disease and pests. The main rule of crop rotation is: each year a crop from different […]