The onion, with the scientific name Allium cepa , is a highly valued vegetable throughout the world as a cooking ingredient, since its bulb has an intense flavor that makes it a great dressing in a huge number of dishes and sauces. It is also highly valued in medicine due to the great properties it has for our […]
When to water the plants
Irrigation is one of the most important points in the care of each plant and, therefore, special attention should always be paid to it. Without proper watering, no plant can develop well and, although each has irrigation needs that can be very different, it is important to keep in mind some points that are common to […]
Sowing and planting strawberries: when and how to do it
Fragarias, also commonly called strawberries, morangos or strawberries, are herbaceous plants of the Rosaceae family that are very popular in much of the world for their sweet fruits. There are a large number of cultivated varieties, most of them being hybrids. The most used of them all is, by far, the Fragaria x ananassa . If you like these fruits and want […]
8 types of melons
The Cucumis melo , melon commonly called, is a herbaceous whose fruit is popular worldwide for its sweet taste and juicy texture. However, there are a large number of varieties or types of melons . For example, most melons can be classified into whether they are winter or summer. While the latter are highly aromatic and spoil quickly, the former have smoother […]
Anthracnose: what it is and treatment
Fungal pests cause huge economic losses every year in all types of crops. Fighting them is not always easy and, in many cases, the only possible solution is to destroy all infected plants or crops. This time we are going to talk about anthracnose or fungal leaf spot, a disease caused by one of the most […]
Biological pest control: what is it, advantages, disadvantages and examples
The control of pests with chemical products has many disadvantages, including its great cost and the risk of contamination that it entails, both for food and for the environment and our health. For this reason, biological pest control is revealed as an ecological and very effective alternative, especially in the long term. If you want to […]
Substrate for orchids: how to do it
Orchids are plants with very beautiful flowers, but with a recognized reputation for being difficult to grow. It is true that sometimes this statement is exaggerated and it is simply about plants with some specific needs, but a good substrate will always help a lot to keep your orchids healthy. If you want to learn how […]
Germinate peach seeds: how to do it and care
The peach, also called the peach tree or Prunus persica , is a tree that comes from China, Iran and Afghanistan and was imported to Europe by the Romans. Its fruits are highly valued in much of the world for their sweet taste and fleshy texture, and many people decide to plant their own tree in their garden. If you […]
Pitaya: how to plant and grow
The pitaya, pitahaya or dragon fruit , is a fruit of the Cactaceae family that has become very popular in recent years for food consumption. There are several varieties of pitahaya: Hylocereus megalanthus , Hylocereus undatus , Hylocereus costaricensis , Hylocereus polyrhizus , Hylocereus monacanthus , Hylocereus triangularis , etc. Its fruit is of a striking pink or yellow color, with white, yellow or pink pulp and, although the plant has […]
Germinate apple seeds: how to do it and care
The apple tree is a fruit tree of the Rosaceae family that has been domesticated for more than 15,000 years, specifically it began in the area of the border between Kazakhstan and China. The Romans were responsible for its introduction in Europe and, today, it is a very popular tree for its fruits, with a large number […]
