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Rules for caring for red cabbage when grown in Russia

What varieties of red cabbage are the most popular in Russia? How to properly prepare seeds for sowing and seedlings for planting in open soil? Features of the preparation of the site and the nuances of caring for the plant.

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Red cabbage

Planting zucchini and 4 principles of caring for them in the open field

The relatives of pumpkin - squash - are found in almost every vegetable garden. Their popularity is well founded. They are not capricious and productive, and their fruits are used in various fields - from cooking to cosmetology. What are the secrets of growing them?

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Blooming zucchini

Dates of planting swede and rules for caring for it

Rutabaga is a rare guest in the garden, but very useful. We reveal the secrets of planting and growing swede: the timing of planting seeds for seedlings and in open ground, the rules of care, the optimal conditions for a good harvest, pest control measures, harvesting.

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Rutabaga in the garden

Growing onions, caring for crops, harvesting

Growing onions for herbs in the climatic conditions of Russia. Site selection, sowing seeds, care, harvesting. Rules for soil preparation and fertilization of crops. Useful properties of onions.

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Onion

Planting dates for black radish and features of its cultivation

Such an unpretentious culture, like black radish, also requires special care from the summer resident. Consider the features and timing of planting black radish in the open field. Before planting

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Black radish

Features of pak choy cabbage, its cultivation and preparation

Pak choi cabbage has an unusual taste and is actively used in Asian cuisine. But it is quite possible to grow it yourself in a greenhouse or in a vegetable garden. The plant is unpretentious and requires minimal maintenance. But in order to get a harvest, you need to know some features.

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Growing pak choy cabbage

How to grow lagenaria in the Russian climate?

Let's talk about the cultivation of lagenaria in the climatic conditions of Russia. Preparation and sowing of seeds, growing and planting seedlings in open ground. Plant care rules. Fertilizing the soil. Harvesting.

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Lagenaria ovary

How to grow lemon balm in the country and at home

Melissa, or lemon mint, is one of the most sought-after herbs for herbal medicine. Many gardeners prefer to plant this crop in a flower bed, but it can be grown at home as well. Taking care of mint is simple, and if you follow the recommendations and know a few tricks, you can enjoy fragrant tea all year round.

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Secrets of growing hot pepper at home on a windowsill

Small fluffy bushes with multi-colored fruits-lights will give a lot of pleasure and joy to those who decide to grow hot peppers at home on the windowsill.

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Indoor hot pepper

Watering scheme for carrots after planting in open ground

How often do carrots need to be watered after planting outdoors to grow large and juicy? What additional tricks do seasoned gardeners use to increase yields? Is abundant watering always beneficial and what are the alternative ways to moisturize freshly sown seeds?

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Harvesting young carrots

The optimal time for hilling potatoes after planting

Biological features of potatoes, the process of formation of tubers. Agrotechnics of culture.What is hilling done for? How many times do you need to spud the culture? The most appropriate time for this appointment. Mechanized processing.

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Hilling potatoes

How to plant and care for peas outdoors?

Many summer residents are happy to grow peas on their personal plot. This culture does not require specific care. She needs regular watering, loosening the soil and applying top dressing. Find out the names of popular pea varieties, read how to protect them from pests and diseases.

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How to grow a juicy Iceberg salad in your country house?

Do you want to get healthy and juicy heads of Iceberg lettuce at your dacha? Learn all about growing and planting seedlings, sowing seeds in open ground. Care rules, recommendations for fertilization.

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Harvesting Iceberg Lettuce

When does the daikon plant take place and what kind of care does he need?

If you want to eat vitamin salads every day, grow daikon in the country. Huge root vegetables taste like a radish, but lack its bitterness. The plant is unpretentious, its only conditions are short daylight hours and a temperature above + 10⁰.

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Should you plant onions and garlic together?

Planting onions and garlic together is a controversial issue among gardeners, because such a procedure has both pros and cons. However, it shouldn't hurt anyone to know some good rules on how to plant onions and garlic.

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Onion and garlic

Features of growing cucumbers in boxes on the balcony

Growing cucumbers on the balcony is possible all year round, not only in summer. It is important to follow the recommendations and adhere to the correct technology for sowing seeds and plant care. An important point is the choice of a variety with the prefix F1, suitable for indoor and balcony conditions.

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Cucumbers on the balcony

How to grow a juicy salad on the windowsill of your apartment?

Growing greens on a windowsill is a great way to provide yourself with a healthy supplement any time of the year. Salad is especially popular. This is due to its remarkable composition, in addition, this plant requires a minimum of maintenance. It is useful to know how you can diversify your diet with your own crop.

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Salad in a cup

Pros and cons of growing wild garlic from seeds and bulbs

Ramson is a very convenient plant for growing in the country. It can be planted in shady areas, it is unpretentious, not picky about the soil. Landing does not require complicated care from you. You can propagate wild onions with bulbs and seeds, each method has its pros and cons.

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Wild garlic growth

Recommendations for growing cucumbers on a trellis in the open field

In order to increase the yield of cucumbers several times and minimize the care of the garden, a trellis is used for cultivation. It is easy to make a special design with your own hands and install it in a summer cottage. Learn how to properly plant cucumbers on a trellis, care and harvest.

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Tapestry for cucumbers

Peking cabbage and features of its cultivation

Many summer residents, along with white cabbage, began to grow Peking cabbage. It is fruitful, not capricious, its leaves are rich in vitamins, and the recipes for dishes from them are varied. Let's find out how to properly plant salad dressing.

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Chinese cabbage