Growing vegetables - gardening tips & advice

24 July 2024 Growing vegetables

Why are my carrot seedlings not emerging?

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...

13 July 2024 Growing vegetables

What to do in July in the vegetable garden?

July brings strong growth and the first generous summer harvests. Watering and caring for crops remain important, but there is still scope for sowing and planting. Choose varieties suited to your climate and the growing time left in the season....

10 July 2024 Growing vegetables

How do I prevent my lettuce from rotting while growing?

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...

26 June 2024 Growing vegetables

When to harvest the first tomatoes?

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...

19 June 2024 Growing vegetables

Should you prune cherry tomatoes?

A cherry tomato's growth habit matters more than its fruit size when deciding how to prune it. Small-fruited varieties include tall cordon tomatoes as well as compact bush and trailing types. When should you prune? Check growing plants regularly for...

15 June 2024 Growing vegetables

When to plant lettuce for a year-round harvest

Successive sowings can provide salad leaves for much of the year. Combine suitable varieties of lettuce, endive and lamb's lettuce, each with its own growing season. Year-round harvesting depends on your climate and any protection you can provide. Sow and...

18 May 2024 Growing vegetables

It's time to plant marigolds between your tomato plants!

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...

9 July 2022 Growing vegetables

When are the potatoes harvested?

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...

26 April 2022 Growing vegetables

Growing peppers: where to plant them in the garden?

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! How is the...

6 April 2022 Growing vegetables

Eggplants: when to plant them in the garden?

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...

30 March 2022 Growing vegetables

Carrots: why do you need to thin them after planting?

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? Preparation before sowing Carrots grow best in a sunny location...

23 March 2022 Growing vegetables

Sowing parsley: when and how to sow it?

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...

12 March 2022 Growing vegetables

Seedlings : 5 common mistakes made by beginner gardeners

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! What are the...

2 March 2022 Growing vegetables

When to sow spinach in the ground?

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! What you must know...

23 February 2022 Growing vegetables

Onions VS shallots: the differences between these two vegetables

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! What is the difference between onions and...

19 February 2022 Growing vegetables

Growing turnips in your garden : everything you need to know about

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! ...

9 February 2022 Growing vegetables

Growing onions: is it better to sow seeds or plant bulbs?

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...

28 December 2021 Growing vegetables

Why don't my leeks have much white?

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...

27 November 2021 Growing vegetables

How to grow celeriac?

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...

30 October 2021 Growing vegetables

Can you grow a cherry pit in your garden?

Growing a cherry pit in your garden is possible. It can be done easily with your cherry pit if you follow the right steps and get the right equipment. We provide all the advice on how to plant your cherry...

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