Scientifically identified as Solanum Lycopersicum, the tomato plant discovered initially in South and Central America. It’s believed that the indigenous Mexicans may have contributed to the cultivation and domestication of tomatoes. Depending on culinary or botanical terminology, the tomato is classified as either a vegetable or a fruit. Culinary categorization as a vegetable is based …
How to Grow Cilantro Indoors Introduction Coriandrum sativum, commonly known in the US as cilantro, is an annual herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. In some parts of the world, it is also known as coriander, Chinese parsley, and dhania. A flourish of this delicate and fragrant herb will add flavor and authenticity to many …
No garden? Not a problem. Radishes are one of the fastest-growing vegetables; it takes them only twenty-three days to grow from a tiny seed to a full-grown, ready-to-eat root. Radishes are easy to grow and take care of and are extremely beneficial to your health. They’re one of the first vegetables in gardens ready for …
If you want to maximize the growth of your vegetables, you’ll need to feed them properly. Adding compost to your garden soil will provide vegetables with all the nutrients and minerals they need. Garden soil can sometimes be good enough to grow vegetables without any need for compost, but this is rare. Very few gardeners …
Depending on its nativity, the type of soil for herbs is significant for their growth. This article shall discuss various types of herbs that do well in ordinary garden soils and the Mediterranean natives that thrive better in gritty soil with good drainage. As well as some useful general information, we’ll take a close look …
Spinach is a healthy and tasty vegetable and contains many nutrients that can help treat various diseases and health conditions, such as improving cognitive functions and fatigue. It will also increase your choice of leafy greens in the winter months. You can use and prepare it in different ways; young fresh leaves are mostly used …
Carrots come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, including orange, yellow, red, and pink. They’re rich in vitamin A and essential for all home cooks. As one of the most used vegetables for cooking, most households always have them in stock. But can you grow carrots indoors? The answer is yes, you can! Growing carrots …
If you’re just starting with gardening, or if you just think that your existing big garden is too much hard work, and takes too much time for maintaining, then this method of gardening is your best choice. It requires very little space, it’s easy to understand and manage, and requires much less work and time …
The artichoke is a herbaceous perennial plant, but it can also be grown as an annual in cooler regions. They’re mostly grown for the edible flower buds that are harvested before the flower opens. But the flower buds aren’t the only part of the plant that can be used; artichoke leaf extract is used for …
Turmeric is a spice, usually sold as a powder, obtained from the root of the ginger-related plant turmeric Curcuma longa. Turmeric root has been used in medicine for thousands of years. It’s beneficial for preventing and relieving health problems, and in Chinese culture, turmeric is known as one of the best superfoods. The medicinal ingredient …