Pisum sativum Cultivation Sow directly to its regular spot. Climbing peas need trellises to grow, and bush varieties will benefit from them as well. Distance between plants Bush peas: at least 30 cm (12 in) between rows, at least 5 cm (2 in) between plants in a row. Climbing peas: at least 1 m (3 […]
Brassica oleracea Cultivation Grow from seedlings, similar like cabbage. Distance between plants At least 50 cm (20 in) between rows and at least 50 cm (20 in) between plants in a row – or less for smaller Savoy cabbage heads. Location Sunny to half-shade. Amount Approx. five plants per person. Time of planting From March […]
Phaseolus vulgaris Cultivation Sow directly to the regular spot or cultivate seedlings. Beans need warmer soil for successful germination (at least 8 °C (46 °F) for bush beans and more for pole beans). Pole beans should be sown in heaps, while this is not needed with bush beans. Put 6 to 10 grains of pole […]
Capsicum annuum Cultivation The same as other peppers. Cultivate from seedlings. Before transplanting outside, strengthen the seedlings well with gradually exposing them to lower temperatures. Distance between plants At least 50 cm (20 in) between rows and at least 40 cm (15 in) between plants in a row. Location Sunny. Amount Up to three plants […]
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 […]