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Marsh mallow: sowing, care & benefits

WebMarsh mallow: flowering time, origin and characteristics. Marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis) belongs to the mallow family known as Malvaceae and is widespread throughout Central …

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Lemon mint: planting, hardiness & uses

WebAfter finding a suitable location and preparing the soil, you can start planting the lemon mint. To do this, dig small planting holes spaced 40cm apart and place the young plants in …

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Alfalfa sprouts: how to grow & health benefits

WebThis can be done in a strainer under running water. Soak the seeds in water (room temperature) for 6 to 8 hours. Drain off the water and place the sprouting jars upside …

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Bitter gourd: how to grow & health benefits

WebApply the fertiliser every one to two weeks when watering. Our Plantura Liquid Tomato Food is an example of a highly effective, sustainable liquid fertiliser. The high potassium …

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Kumquat: tips on planting & care

WebTo do this, dry the seeds of one kumquat for 2 to 3 days then sow them in moist soil. After a period of high humidity and temperatures of around 22°C, a young kumquat plant should …

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Propagating rhubarb: how & when to split rhubarb

WebDividing or splitting rhubarb is the process of separating the crown into sections to grow on separately. Splitting rhubarb is best done when the plant is dormant in early winter, but …

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Are lilies poisonous

WebFor all plants parts of all species of the pretty flowers are highly toxic, at least for cats. Even the smallest amounts ingested can be fatal. Ingested pollen, flower water or soil in which …

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Coriander: varieties, taste & use

WebCoriander: origin and characteristics. Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) belongs to the umbelliferae family (Apiaceae) so it is closely related to anise (Pimpinella anisum), …

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Black Prince tomato: growing & care

WebOrigin of the ‘Black Prince’ The ‘Black Prince’ heirloom tomato variety comes from Irkutsk in the south of Siberia. It is thought to have originated there in the middle of the 20 th …

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Jostaberry: how to grow & care for this hybrid

WebPlant around 2 – 3 m away from other plants. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Place the jostaberry in the hole and fill with soil. Select the 3 – 5 strongest branches as main …

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Propagating spider plants: spiderettes & division

WebFollow these step-by-step instructions to divide your spider plant: Remove the root ball from the pot. Clear most of the soil from the roots. Carefully untangle the roots. Divide the …

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Beechnuts: ingreidents, toxicity & consumption

WebIn fact, they contain several toxins, including one called fagin ( Trimethylamine ), which is named after the beech tree ( Fagus ). Furthermore, the raw fruits contain oxalic acid, …

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