The apple variety ‘Privy Councilor Dr. Oldenburg ‘is an old German breed, which is also known under the names’ Privy Councilor Oldenburg’ and ‘Oldenburg’. We introduce you to the apple and explain everything you should know about cultivation, care and the like. The ‘Privy Councilor Dr. Oldenburg ‘carries large, colorful apples [Photo: Sarawut Aiemsinsuk /…
The ‘Rote Sternrenette’ used to be the classic Christmas apple because of its almost perfectly star-shaped peel points. The old variety is still very popular today because of its good taste and robustness. The red star reed forms conspicuous lenticels on its shell [Photo: IZO / Shutterstock.com] The ‘Red Star Renette’ used to be widespread…
There are countless types of artichokes that can be grown in the USA. Before you rush to buy seeds, you should know the varieties of artichoke. The artichoke season begins with the sowing, which should usually take place in the first days of March. Growing the Mediterranean delicacy in your own garden is also very…
The healthy herb is all the rage and is on the rise. Find out where to buy purslane and what to look out for here. Purslane ( Portulaca oleracea ) is an old leaf vegetable. Even the ancient Egyptians are said to have appreciated it. It is easy to grow in your own garden and…
Beechnuts can hit the stomach. But there are tips and tricks on how the nutrient-rich fruits of the beech can be made tolerable. The fruits of the common beech ( Fagus sylvatica ), which cover the forest floors in this country in autumn, are called beechnuts. More common in the past, the nutritious and delicious…
The shallot is a variety of the kitchen onion and easy to grow in your own garden. We show everything you need to know about harvesting and storage. Harvest shallots: just pull them In order for the onions of the shallot ( Allium cepa var. Aggregatum ) to find their way into the kitchen, they…
The correct filling of a raised bed is essential for healthy plants and a rich harvest. We explain which layers belong in a raised bed and what purpose they serve. After building a raised bed, the filling is the last step before sowing and planting. A system made up of different layers has proven its…
Thyme has delighted people for thousands of years. We give advice on growing the sun worshiper in your own garden. Thyme prefers a sunny and rather dry, stony soil The real thyme ( Thymus vulgaris ) has 213 other relatives, which are also members of the genus of the thyme ( Thymus ). They belong…
Rosemary is one of the most popular Mediterranean culinary herbs. However, some care measures are required for successful cultivation. Pour rosemary and fertilize It is essential to avoid waterlogging when growing this aromatic subshrub. Nevertheless, the rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis ) should not be neglected when it comes to watering, as one can do, for…
Overview of new and well-tried varieties of white cabbage. These differ mainly in the weight of the cabbage, harvest time and shelf life. The white cabbage is divided into early, medium and late ripening varieties. There are also special varieties for commercial processing that differ from fresh varieties. The numerous types of white cabbage differ…
