Plant

The large, green fruit belongs to the gourd family and, depending on the variety, is a climbing or creeping plant. Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) require a lot of warmth and can therefore only be cultivated in summer here. However, with sufficient fertilization and a few tips, you too can soon experience the joy of your own cucumber harvest!

Fans of a wide variety of varieties will find tomatoes just as appealing as gourmet chefs and healthy eating enthusiasts. This popular vegetable also has a rich history.

With a little patience, this luxurious vegetable can grow in your garden, too. Provided you give it the necessary space and allow the asparagus three years to mature before the first harvest. It's worth the effort, because you won't find these delicious spears fresher anywhere!

When you think of radish (Raphanus sativus), you immediately think of a cozy beer garden atmosphere with "Radi," beer, and pretzels. However, the more or less spicy root is also excellent in salads or as a topping for bread. Radish contains plenty of vitamin C, fruit acids, minerals, and mustard oils; not to mention its healing properties.

This golden-yellow mushroom, widely grown in this country, is one of our favorites. Its delicate flavor and striking shape certainly speak for themselves. This delicious late summer and autumn mushroom is virtually irreplaceable for light and uncomplicated summer cooking.

This very healthy and heirloom vegetable is typical of the colder seasons. The parsnip is very robust and easier to cultivate than its close relatives, the carrot. If you haven't tried it yet, you should definitely consider growing this nutritious vegetable in your vegetable garden!

The bright red, yellow, or green of bell peppers immediately conjures up images of warmth, summer, and the south. But this crunchy, sweet vegetable can also be grown here if it is provided with sufficient light and warmth. Their high vitamin C content and sweet flavor make bell peppers a healthy and versatile vegetable, ideal for salads, raw, stuffed, grilled, or pickled.

As a special form of head cabbage, Brussels sprouts develop unique mini cabbage heads that, when properly prepared, develop a mild, nutty aroma.

It's finally back! As one of the first harbingers of spring in the vegetable patch, rhubarb, with its red-green stalks, takes over the kitchen again in April. Now is the time to enjoy this delicious vegetable, as the sour season is unfortunately short.

The colorful beet plant is an all-rounder among vegetable plants and offers a wide variety of varieties. Carrots grow particularly well in light, loose soil, both in the ground and in pots. If you want to enjoy the taste of this crunchy vegetable all year round, plant different varieties and admire the variety of shapes and colors of beets.

Peas are among the most popular and easy-to-grow legumes for the home garden. The tender, sweet seeds can be eaten straight from the bush, cooked fresh, or easily frozen. Pisum sativum, a member of the legume family, offers a wide variety of varieties – from crunchy mangetout to classic garden peas to dry peas. Choosing the right variety, combined with the regional climate and soil conditions, is crucial for a bountiful harvest. In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about cultivation, care, harvesting, and variety selection – for sweet pea delights from your own garden.

Broccoli is not only a true superfood, but also surprisingly easy to grow in your own garden. This green cabbage variety is closely related to cauliflower, but boasts a more delicate flavor and numerous health-promoting nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants. Anyone who grows their own broccoli will quickly notice: freshly harvested, it tastes even more tender and aromatic than the supermarket variety. In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about growing broccoli—from sowing to harvesting and care.

Common name: Jerusalem artichoke, Jerusalem artichoke, Jerusalem artichoke (note: Yacon and Helianthus are also known as earth pear), Jerusalem artichoke. Botanical name: Helianthus tuberosus. Family: Asteraceae.

Buckwheat has little in common with its namesake, wheat. Apart from a few visual similarities, they are two completely different plants. Buckwheat belongs to the knotweed family and is therefore a so-called pseudo-cereal, which offers not only culinary but also, above all, health benefits.

The white bulbs with their spicy aroma are not only an integral part of Mediterranean cuisine, but are also considered a panacea worldwide. Growing garlic is child's play. So get started, get those bulbs, and soon you'll be able to call your own supply your own!

Beans are among the easiest and most productive garden vegetables to grow—ideal for beginners and self-sufficient gardeners alike. Whether compact bush beans or space-saving pole beans that grow up trellises, both types of beans are easy to grow and provide aromatic pods for the kitchen for weeks. The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) impresses with its rapid germination, good soil tolerance, and wide variety of varieties—from pale green to purple to yellow. In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about growing, caring for, and harvesting bush and pole beans in your own garden.

Would you have thought it? The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) isn't a potato at all; it's related to the field bindweed and morning glory. Its strong resemblance to the potato and its sweet taste earned it the name "sweet potato." Its distinctive color, ranging from red to brown, is its distinguishing feature. Thanks to their pretty, lush, fresh-green leaves and attractive white-violet, trailing flowers, sweet potatoes are also popular as ornamental plants in window boxes and hanging baskets.

Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes L.), the often magenta-red or white stem bulb with green leaves, belongs to the brassica family. Despite its somewhat unusual appearance, it has a rather sweet and mild flavor when cooked. Kohlrabi is also easy to cultivate and grows quickly, making it ideal even for gardening beginners.

This tuber plant, a member of the nightshade family, is a highly versatile and nutritious vegetable. Whether simply cooked with a little butter, as a puree, casserole, or fries, there's truly something for every taste! Small, fresh potatoes from one's own garden, in particular, make many gardeners' hearts beat faster.

The lesser-known salsify (Scorzonera hispanica), also known as winter asparagus, is one of the most valuable winter vegetables. It is closely related to oat root, but has an even more delicate flavor. In contrast to its dark skin, its flesh is white, tender, and can be prepared in a variety of ways.

If you have three to four months to spare and enjoy its sweet and spicy flavor, beetroot is the ideal plant for your vegetable garden. This easy-to-grow plant comes in many different varieties and can be eaten raw or cooked. The young tubers have a mild, sweet flavor: a true delight that's worth growing.

The zucchini plant, a member of the squash family, offers a wide variety of preparation options and is particularly popular among home gardeners due to its ease of cultivation. With proper care, you too can soon harvest bountiful zucchini in your garden!

Native to the Mediterranean region, chard (Beta vulgaris ssp. vulgaris) is highly decorative, but is primarily cultivated for culinary purposes. Its bright red, yellow, or orange stems make it a real eye-catcher in the vegetable garden. Thanks to its low maintenance requirements, chard is a productive vegetable even for novice gardeners and rewards its cultivation with a bountiful harvest.

A wide variety of varieties and colors makes this robust vegetable an interesting addition to your garden. Whether cooked or grated, cabbage offers a wide range of preparation options for soups, stews, or regional dishes.

Fennel is trending – thanks in particular to Mediterranean cuisine, this aromatic bulbous vegetable has become increasingly popular in German gardens. The cultivated form of sweet fennel not only scores points with its mildly spicy, slightly aniseed flavor, but also with its versatile uses in the kitchen. The crisp, white-green bulb is primarily consumed, but the finely feathered leaves are also excellent for seasoning salads, dips, or fish dishes. In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about growing fennel – from proper sowing and care to harvesting and processing.

Cauliflower is one of the most popular types of cabbage – delicate in flavor, easy to digest, and versatile in the kitchen. However, cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) is considered somewhat more challenging to grow. With proper preparation, site-appropriate varieties, and a little patience, it can be successfully cultivated from spring through fall. If you pay attention to the respective sowing times and know a few care tips, you can harvest fresh cauliflower from your own garden almost year-round. In this article, you'll learn everything about choosing a location, varieties, care, harvesting times, and tips for successful cauliflower cultivation.

The eggplant ( Solanum melongena ), also known as the "eggplant," is a true star of Mediterranean cuisine—whether in moussaka, ratatouille, or grilled. But did you know that you can also successfully grow eggplants in your own garden or greenhouse? With a little patience, warmth, and care, you'll soon be harvesting aromatic, purple fruits. In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about growing eggplants, the right time to sow, suitable varieties, care tips, harvest time, and their interesting origins.

The globe artichoke ( Cynara scolymus ) is not only a culinary delicacy, but also a decorative and healthy garden plant. Its impressive, thistle-like leaves and striking flowers make it a real eye-catcher in any garden. But how do you plant artichokes correctly? What does the plant need to grow, and when is the best time to harvest? In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about growing artichokes—from sowing to harvesting, including care tips, site selection, variety information, and cultural and historical background.