Tomatoes: South America is considered to be the homeland of the tomato. With the discovery of America tomatoes quickly spread to Europe, where they were soon named “love apples”. Such a name was given to the tomato in regards to its external smoothness, beautiful shape and color. From Spain and Portugal tomatoes quickly spread to [...]
Tomato is the most commonly grown plant in backyard vegetable gardens today. You need at least two tomato plants per family member. Start your tomato patch by purchasing healthy transplants at your local garden center or over the Internet. Tomato is one of the best plants for container gardening and it thrives with raised bed [...]
Disease. Phytophthorosis. Caused by potato blight (Phytophthora infestans (Mont.). De baryon). Brown spots appear on the leaves, stems, but most of them appear on the fruit itself turning it into mottled brown. Spots have blurred edges and hard consistency, may vary in their size. The fruit that is infected with phytophtorosis will also be brown [...]
Growing Raspberries. Site selection and planting. Raspberries are self-pollinating, therefore they can grow and fit in individually sown varieties. However, the yield is usually greater in those areas where 2-3 different varieties of raspberry grow. Raspberries can be planted in between rows of fresh garden as well as they can breed nicely in the shade [...]
Cucumbers: India is considered to be the homeland of cucumbers. Even nowadays you can find wild cucumber growing there. It has been estimated that India started growing cucumber as early as 3rd millennium BC. Both Greeks and Egyptians loved cucumber. Drawings of cucumber and grape remain painted on their sanctuary frescos until nowadays. The ancient [...]
Strawberry Cultivation Strawberries are a valuable culture; their berries ripen on the first summer half when there are not enough mingy fresh fruit and vegetables yet. After planting has been done, strawberries should be consistent in growth for the first year, while for the second year a good yield should be expected. The berries are [...]
This is the most beautiful time in the garden. Apricots bloom ends, cherries prank out with white truss and apple trees is covered with pink buds. Currants, cherries, apple rings are willingly attended by bees, lazily but until a late night bumble are flying around them. Bees carries pollen from the ring to the ring, [...]
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