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When to Harvest Pumpkin? A Complete Guide

A cousin of winter squash, pumpkin is one of the most interesting flavored fruits. Yes, pumpkin is actually a fruit although we often categorize it as a vegetable. With a mild sweetness and some bitterness, pumpkins are cooked and enjoyed at dinner feasts or as a side for many main dishes. They are also used in desserts like pumpkin pie with cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice complementing this orange fleshed ruit in other dishes. It is a staple part

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When to Harvest Potatoes? The Correct Process Means Better Taste!

Who doesn’t love potatoes? This universally faved vegetable comes in an assortment of varieties and colors; each so delicious. In fact, they’re a must-have in the kitchen. Fortunately, growing these tasty tubers is actually easy. A full sun, loose well-drained soil with a temperature of at least 45 degrees Celsius, and 1-2 inches of water per week are your main requirements. Remember, the soil should be moist but not watery. It is also recommended to plant

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When to Harvest Mint? Plus Surprising Things About Mint

Did you know that the mint-flavored dishes and snack actually get their minty flavor from the mint plant? Mint is a plant that originally grew in the countries of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Mint has been a pretty pervasive plant and flavor since it is used in a lot of dishes and drinks, even cakes and candies. Mint has been used for a good number of years, and its popularity among the common masses has

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When to Harvest Lavender According to Its Uses?

Lavenders with their soft purple flowers are one of the most beautiful plants you could add to your garden. However, there is more to this plant, with their luxurious, elegant appearance, and sweet-smelling scent, lavenders are often associated with having a soothing and therapeutic effect. For this reason, it is used as an essential oil for aromatherapy or as a mood-lifting fragrance. This pretty plant even has culinary uses and can be incorporated in foods

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When to Harvest Leeks?

In the past several months, people have started massively growing various cultures in their home yards and gardens. Leeks are no exception. Harvesting and storing leeks has become a commonly asked question among the new gardeners – or the older ones that want to expand the diversity of their garden.  Often they’re also interested in how to preserve leeks.  One of the main reasons why leeks have become popular, together with the onions, and the

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When to Harvest Lettuce? Size Matters!

The satisfying crunch and fresh taste of biting into lettuce, especially when it’s placed in a delicious burger is an experience unlike any other. This plant is also commonly used in salads as well, and another interesting method of cooking this plant is you can actually grill it. Not only is this fresh green vegetable very tasty, but it is also extremely healthy. Enriched with calcium, potassium, vitamin C and folate, and high water content-

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