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Vegetables A-Z: turnip

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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 […]

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Garden pests

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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 […]

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Vegetables A-Z: dandelion

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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 […]

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Harvest and storage

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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 […]

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Vegetables A-Z: radish

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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 […]

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Gardening types

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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. […]

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Vegetables A-Z: black radish

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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 […]

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Garden- general information

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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 […]

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Types of soil

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The most common types of soil are somewhere in between of these: Sandy soil: If you take some soil in your hand and squeeze it, the lump falls apart even if it is moist. It is easy to cultivate. It warms up quickly, so you can plant early in spring. It needs frequent tilling as […]