Russian Comfrey, scientifically known as Symphytum x Uplandicum, is an essential herbaceous plant for a vegetable garden. Its main property is that its root system is very deep, so it manages to bring up to the surface nutrients that are very difficult to obtain, mainly phosphorus.
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Red chard is a spectacular variety of chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla) that stands out for its deep red stems and dark green leaves with reddish veins. This plant not only stands out for its beauty, but also because it is rich in antioxidants, fiber and minerals.
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Rust (Puccinia graminis) is one of the most common and least underestimated enemies in our orchards and gardens. This pathogen is easily recognizable thanks to its yellow, orange or reddish spots that appear on the leaves of our plants.
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Micro tomatoes or Micro-Tom, are a variety of tomatoes that are characterized by their compact size and short life cycle. Ideal for urban gardens, these plants do not exceed 20-30 cm in height, but give you a good production of small, sweet and juicy tomatoes.
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Forest Strawberries or Wild Strawberries have numerous advantages when it comes to having them in our garden, instead of strawberries or strawberries that are normally found in nurseries.
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In this post we show you how to use the seeds of your plants (as long as the plant is edible) to make your own sprouts, a very nutritious food and for vegetarian/vegan options, a great source of vegetable protein.
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Galician cabbage is known by almost as many names as its uses: cabbage, forage cabbage, Galician cabbage, cabbage cabbage, horse cabbage or open cabbage, and in Galician as “couve galega”. It is a type of cabbage that is highly appreciated in Galicia, a region in northwestern Spain, but can be planted in almost any location.
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Calendula is an annual herbaceous plant known for its orange and yellow flowers. Calendula is not only appreciated for its ornamental beauty but also for its multiple medicinal and cosmetic uses.
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