You can avoid many problems with good preparations before the season starts. Here are some tips on how to prepare. First you should check your supply of seeds and discard the old ones (find more information on seed germination in the chapter on seeds). Consider also how satisfied you were with individual sorts. Find your […]
Brassica rapa Cultivation Sow directly to the regular place. It grows in low temperatures as well – some degrees above 0 °C (32 °F). Distance between plants At least 30 cm (12 in) between rows. Thin out the plants in a row to 20 cm (8 in) distance. Location Sunny. Amount To 20 plants per […]
To prevent is better than to heal, so make your garden healthy and create an unpleasant environment for pests and disease, where your crops remain untouched. Ground pest Wireworms Red-brown, firm worms are of different sizes, wind in fast movements on the surface and again disappear in the soil. They are a threat to all […]
Taraxacum officinale Cultivation It can be picked in nature or grown in the garden in the regular place. Distance between plants / Location Sunny or half-shaded. Amount To 10 plants per person. Time of planting April-June. Fertilization Little, with home compost. Watering In long-lasting drought water once a week. Dandelion’s good neighbors Grow separately, it […]
When you plan to store the crops, pick them when they are properly ripe (and contain most vitamins and minerals) and in dry weather. Store dry, pickled or boiled vegetables in a cool and dark place and in proper containers. Don’t store fruits and vegetables together, as the fruits increase ripening of vegetables. How to […]
Raphanus sativus Cultivation Sow directly to the regular spot and shade. It is not demanding to grow. Distance between plants At least 30 cm (12 in) between rows, and put plants in a row tightly together. Thin out regularly afterwards. It can be planted among other plants, such as carrots, to soften its soil. Location […]
Balcony gardens It is possible to grow your vegetables in the balcony as well. Herbs can work especially well. South-east or south-west balconies get the optimum sunlight for a garden. In warmer areas the balcony crops have to be protected from hot summer sun if they are on the south (or south-east and south-west) side. […]
Raphanus sativus Cultivation Sow directly to the regular spot and shade. It is not a demanding plant. Distance between plants At least 30 cm (12 in) between rows. Thin the plants in a row out to 15 cm (6 in) distance. Location Half-shaded. Amount Up to 10 plants per person. Time of planting February-April, and […]
Garden location: At the most sunny side of your lot As far from any roads as possible Away from tall trees and hedges Sheltered from strong winds As far from the forest as possible With water installed near General: First observe the conditions on your lot – shadows, winds, snow-cover duration, water drainage The most […]
Beta vulgaris Cultivation It is usually sown directly to its regular spot, or for seedlings. Distance between plants At least 30 cm (12 in) between rows and at least 5 cm (2 in) between plants in a row. Location Sunny. Amount Approx. 20 plants per person. Time of planting April to June. Shade when sowing […]