Capsicum or Bell Pepper comes in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colours. You enjoy these varieties in your food every day across multiple cuisines, in salads, pasta, baked dishes, stir-fry, noodles, roasted dishes, and much more. You can eat them raw, cooked, jam form, dried, pickled, or frozen. So many possibilities for you to…
If you have yet to hear of Tayberry, do not worry. It might not be well known, but it does bear delicious fruit. The berries are perfect for cooking, jam-making, and freezing so that you can make several mouthwatering treats. Tayberry plants are easy to grow and give you juicy berries as a reward. Made…
Apple has long been a cornerstone of our culinary traditions, enchanting our taste buds with its delightful taste. This fruit adorns our plates not just as a wholesome snack but as a starring role in a variety of dishes. Yet, to truly relish the apple’s taste, one must be well-versed in when to harvest apples…
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Rocket (Eruca sativa), also called roquette, arugula, or salad rocket, is a herb that belongs to the Brassicaceae family (mustard), and it produces edible, peppery, and spicy leaves. The plant’s native is Mediterranean, a common salad vegetable used widely in Europe. The young leaves are full of nutrition and rich in calcium, iron, amino acids,…
Spinach, a leafy green vegetable scientifically called Spinacia oleracea, was a native plant of Southwest Asia. It was first cultivated in Persia, and from there, it was introduced to other countries like India and China through traders. It is rich in nutrients like vitamin A (improves vision), C (antioxidants), K1 (blood clotting), B9/ folic acid…
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Growing fruits and vegetables can be very therapeutic for some people, and for some, it is their source of livelihood. However, growing carrots can be very tricky sometimes. There is a need for planning beforehand to have produce in surplus amount. Carrots are biennial vegetables. Thus, this particular species can grow within two seasons. Moreover, people…
Are you searching for an exciting addition to your veggie recipes? Look no further than the illustrious runner bean! These dynamic plants offer a robust yield with minimal maintenance, providing an ideal choice for gardeners of all levels. And with an impressive array of cultivars available, including the revered White Lady and Firestorm, the possibilities…
Growing Cucamelons, sometimes called Mexican sour gherkins or Mouse Melons, in your yard or patio is fun. About the size of a grape or cherry tomato, these little fruits have a complex flavour that combines sweetness and tartness. They are originally from Mexico and Central America but have recently become increasingly popular among American gardeners…
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Want to know how to store potatoes to stay afresh and ready to eat after months? It’s not only you alone who wants to keep potatoes; people have done it across civilisations throughout history. Some possible reasons are limited agricultural yield, a great trade asset, and extensively used in barter transactions and gifting. Potatoes were…
Having a kitchen garden is bliss. Imagine harvesting everything from your yard. Isn’t it great? If you too love to plant herbs, then you can start with growing leeks. This leafy herb has the flavour of onion and finds use in several dishes. These herbs are loaded with vitamins A, C, and folate. Besides, the…