Want to learn about growing okra in your garden? The Latin name of okra is Hibiscus esculentus or Abelmoschus esculentus.Other English names: Ladies, Fingers, Ochro.Greek name: Μπάμια (Bamia)The French name for okra is: Gombo Okra plants Okra flower Okra seeds Okra plant description Okra is generally an annual plant and resembles cotton. It belongs to […]
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Do you want to learn how I grow peppers in the garden? Hot peppers Peppers are native to Mexico, Central America and the northern part of South America. The name pepper (from the Spanish pimiento meaning pepper and the English pepper) was given by Christopher Columbus when he brought the plant to Europe. Apparently he
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“How do I grow watermelons in the garden?“, a neighbor asked me. “I see that you grow watermelons in your garden and I would like to try it myself“, he said. Watermelon is probably the most favorite and typical summer plant. Who wouldn’t want to have watermelons in their garden and taste their own juicy,
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Do you want to learn how to grow beans and green beans in the garden? You are in the right place! The bean belongs to the genus Phaseolus of the family Leguminosae. The various cultivated species of bean, according to their importance, are as follows: All four species are diploid with 2x=22 chromosomes. It is
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I’ll tell you how I grow melons in the garden! Melon is a climbing plant that loves warmth and areas with long summers. Male and female flowers grow on the same plant, but again, they need bees for pollination to occur. Melons belong to the same family as cucumbers, pumpkins and squashes. Beyond the purely
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How do I grow strawberries in the garden or in pots on the balcony in the garden? Strawberries are one of the most beloved, delicate and therefore expensive fruits. But the news is good. Strawberries are a relatively easy to grow fruit that will reward the amateur gardener. You can grow it in the garden,
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A useful Handbook for cultivating cherry trees. The Department of Deciduous Fruit Trees (DDFT), in cooperation with Ελληνικός Γεωργικός Οργανισμός “Δήμητρα”, taking into account the growing interest of farmers in Greece and the shift of many of them to cherry cultivation, proceeded in 2011 and 2013 to the compilation of a useful Handbook for Cherry
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Do you want to grow cherry trees in the garden? The cherry tree forms a lot of white flowers, which is why it is also used as an ornamental tree in city parks. The production of cherry trees in Greece depends on the weather conditions during the flowering and harvesting period. Rainfall during the flowering
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Due to the great interest in the cultivation of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae) in Greece, I am posting these questions and answers from the mini interview I had today with Mr. Christos Trantis from I.P.A.D.M. (Institute for Regional Development of Western Macedonia). What should someone who wants to get involved in the cultivation of sea buckthorn
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The sea buckthorn plant (hippophaes) has attracted the interest of growers in Greece. Its fruits are considered to belong to the superfoods category because of the many nutrients they contain. There are many articles from which you can start your discovery of sea buckthorn. As an indication, I mention the following. Sea buckthorn (hippophaes) the
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