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When to Harvest Tomatillos?

They sound exactly like ‘tomatoes’ and they belong to the same nightshade family- but they’re very distinct species. They even look like little tomatoes but are bright green, and have a dry husk covering them. In fact, they are sometimes referred to as husk tomatoes. But they are not baby tomatoes. Tomatillo is unique on its own and you will definitely enjoy growing it at home. To the native Spanish speakers, the name tomatillos mean

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When to Harvest Sweet Potatoes? A Sweet Guide

Sweet potatoes are one of the most delicious and nutritious potato varieties out there. This variation of everyone’s’ favorite root vegetable is soft, creamy, and has a hint of sweetness. In fact, most people see it as a dessert ingredient and incorporate sweet potatoes into pie recipes. Packed with nutrition, they are rich in vitamin-A, B-5, riboflavin, niacin, and carotenoids. Consuming sweet potatoes is also great for health because of their anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties.

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When to Harvest Kohlrabi?

Kohlrabi is also known as German turnip or cabbage turnip and is a cousin of broccoli and cabbage. Despite its appearance, the kohlrabi is not a root crop. This unique vegetable is quite popular in European countries. You might not have heard about this vegetable. But it is widely enjoyed in culinary, raw as well as cooked. Even the green leaves of young kohlrabi are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. It is

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When To Harvest Parsley? Plus 3 Facts About Parsley

Spices and natural seasoning often come from sources like plants and vegetables, wherein those who plant them harvest them and turn them into most of the dry spices that you can see in common households most days now. A common spice or garnish used in a lot of dishes is parsley. Parsley is a green, light, leafy spice that is used in dishes like pasta, pizza, and chicken. It belongs to the same family as

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When to Harvest Oregano? The “Joy of the Mountains”

If you are a big fan of Italian (and overall Mediterranean) food, chances are, you are probably eating oregano rather often. Part of the mint family – together with some staple culinary herbs, such as mint, sage, basil, rosemary, thyme, and lavender – oregano is enriching our meals for many years now. Originally used in Italy, US soldiers brought it back home with them, calling it “the pizza herb”: the rest is history. Oregano became

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When to Harvest Okra? A Thorough Guide

Okra, also known as lady finger, is a popular part of Southern cuisine. Although it appears as a vegetable, it is in fact a fruit. With a mild, almost grassy flavor and a crunchy texture when cooked – it is a delight to eat. It is also packed with nutritional content. With a rich amount of magnesium, fiber, folate, antioxidants, as well as vitamin C, K1 and A; okra can add a lot of value to your

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