Common figs, or Ficus carica, belong to the mulberry family of plants. The fig tree is a hardy but easy plant to grow, so you won’t have to exert much effort to get access to those fig fruits that everyone talks about. However, to access those fruits, you will need to time the harvest well to get the best quality of fig fruit you can get. If you are a novice on how and when […]
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Tomato growing is one of the best gardening activities you could do. There are so many ways to enjoy this juicy and flavorful fruit. Dried, roasted, stewed, canned, or made into a sauce-there are so many ways to prepare tomatoes. The tomato is one of the most famous fruits and is being cultivated all over the world, oh did I say it’s a fruit? Because botanically speaking, the tomato is a fruit, but it is
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“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” We have all heard the saying and it really is true. Apples are filled with nutrition and they have so many health benefits. The skin of the fruit has fiber which helps control acid reflux and digestive problems like constipation and diarrhea. In fact, apple peel even helps protect against heart and blood vessel damage. It also has anti-oxidants that can actually slow down the growth of
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The artichokes go by many names, such as globe artichoke, green artichoke, or French artichoke. They are a sort of flowering plants that can be utilized for eating but many people don’t know when to harvest artichokes. Artichokes tend to grow big, from around 4 feet and 6 inches to 6 feet and 6 inches tall (1.4 meters to 2 meters), with leaves’ length from 19.7 to 32.7 inches (or 50 to 83 cm). Regarding
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Carrots- crunchy, flavorful, and super healthy. In just half a cup of carrot, you get four times the recommended daily intake of Vitamin A. On top of that, this vegetable can be grown easily at home without taking much time. There’s no reason you should not venture into carrot growing for your next gardening pursuit but you need to know when to harvest carrots for the best results. Carrots have been grown by farmers all
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Acorn squash, also known as pepper squash is a winter squash, and a cousin of summer squashes like zucchini. Green on the outside and bright yellow-orange inside, it gets its name because of its shape similar to an acorn. Acorn squash has a mild, nutty, yet buttery flavor. It is similar to pumpkin but sweeter. Acorn squash is not only a delicious treat for you, but they are incredibly healthy for you as well. The
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Here is a piece of knowledge not everyone knows (whether avid gardeners of beginners). Did you know that winter squash does not refer to one type of vegetable, but rather a group of several different species of squash? They are all part of the Cucurbita genus, and in some countries they are simply referred to as “pumpkins”. There are many varieties of winter squash: butternut squash, buttercup squash, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, Kabocha (or Hokaido)
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It may be surprising for some people that cucumber is not a vegetable but a fruit. This refreshing green snack can always be a treat to eat for those who like veggies. In fact, you can even eat it raw and still enjoy it. The freshness and crispiness coupled with high water content and low calories makes it even better to satiate hunger any time. Cucumbers provide ample hydration and also a great dose of healthy minerals like copper,
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Fennel is a bulbous vegetable that belongs to the carrot family. A popular favorite in Mediterranean cuisines, fennel is very versatile. It is actually a herb, spice, and a vegetable- all in one. Its bulbous base is often consumed as a vegetable. Whereas its seeds are dried into spices and its leaves are used as herbs. This makes fennel the ultimate plant for your garden. Many people compare fennel’s flavor to that of anise or
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One of the simple joys in life is taking a big bite of fresh, soft corn kernels so it’s important to know when to harvest corn to maximize your efforts. Boiled, or roasted over a cob, it’s always an utterly delicious and satisfying snack. To top it off, one can glaze them with butter or sprinkle some spices for some more fun. Fresh-picked corn tastes significantly better than the ones you get at the supermarket.
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