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Anxious to reduce your consumption of ultra-processed industrial products in your diet, you are newly invested in the cultivation of vegetable plants for food. Rich in fiber and antioxidants, leek is a vegetable appreciated as much for its subtle and...

Growing carrots is certainly not the easiest to do. These tend to have rather slow and irregular germination. In general, obtaining beautiful roots only takes place in very good quality soils. Sunshine and soil preparation You should know that carrots...

The month of July is synonymous with sunny days and vacations... but it is not easy in the vegetable garden! July is the start of abundance with the arrival of the first summer vegetables, but maintaining the plants and watering...

If you want your lettuces to enjoy good growth in your vegetable garden, it is necessary to give them sufficient attention. Furthermore, you should also be wary of the damage that slugs and snails are likely to cause. How to...

In the vegetable garden, tomato cultivation is one of the most widespread. Its freshness and taste make this vegetable a source of vitamins appreciated by the whole family. Harvesting the tomato is just as important as sowing. Indeed, it is...

As with many things in the vegetable garden, there are two schools: those who prune cherry tomatoes and those who do not. If these are varieties that do not deserve cuts as drastic as their big sisters, it is sometimes...

Do you want to enjoy delicious salads from your vegetable garden all year round? Good news, salad can be grown and harvested from spring to winter. Here's when to plant them and other tips for harvesting beautiful lettuce, chicory and...

As a gardener, we are often confronted with attacks from insects of all kinds which can damage plants. Marigolds or marigolds are known to help repel pests and at the same time contribute to the beautification of the garden. This...

The potato(Solanum tuberosum) belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is cultivated for its tubers. Potatoes are eaten cooked and are used in many recipes. They are often served whole or mashed as a cooked vegetable and are also ground into...

Do you like to spice up your dishes with paprika? This spice is made from peppers, also called sweet peppers. We take a look at how to grow peppers and where to plant them in the garden!<br> How is the...

Eggplants are the star vegetable of Mediterranean cuisine. Like its cousins, tomatoes and peppers, eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a vegetable that grows in sunny climates. It grows in the warm season when the soil warms up, so pay attention to...

Thinning carrots, just like spinach or turnips, is one of those thankless garden tasks that, while necessary, is not much fun. But why is it necessary to thin carrot seedlings?<br> Preparation before sowing Carrots grow best in a sunny location...

Parsley (family Apiaceae) is a plant easy to grow and widely used in cooking in various preparations. It belongs to the same family as other well-known aromatic plants such as chervil, coriander or cumin. The plant can be up to...

If you are a first-time gardener, it is normal to make beginner's mistakes when learning to plant. Cultivation is a complex concept! That's why we'll help you avoid making the most common mistakes in your vegetable garden!<br> What are the...

If you wish to harvest beautiful spinaches in your permaculture vegetable garden, it is essential to plant them during the most favourable period. Find all our councils to know when to sow spinach in full ground!<br> What you must know...

If only from a culinary point of view, knowing how to differentiate onions or "onions" from shallots is essential. We take stock of the situation to help you distinguish one from the other!<br> What is the difference between onions and...

The turnip is a member of the sun-loving vegetable family! It is a very old root vegetable that we love to harvest in our organic gardens. Nevertheless it is the target of many pests and diseases. Focus on its culture!<br>...

The onion (Allium cepa) is easy to grow. There are several options for planting it in the garden: from bulbils or from seedlings (seeds). Let's see what these two techniques consist of and which one is best for you. Sowing...

Leek whites are particularly popular with many consumers of this commonly grown garden vegetable. Perhaps you are having difficulty harvesting leek whites of a good size. In order to ensure that this coveted part of the plant gets the best...

Celery root is a vegetable whose cultivation dates back to ancient times. This vegetable plant is used mainly for eating its root, the leaves have a certain bitterness unlike its cousin the celery stick. Sown from February to April under...