Gardening
The white fly or Aleyrodidae is a parasite of plants of tropical origin, with a behavior very similar to that of the aphids, of which it is a relative. These flies in fact feed on the sap of the plants, with the production of honeydew and the consequent possibility of Sooty Mold. Whiteflies, also called …
Kaolin, zeolite, bentonite, rock powders are widely used in agriculture, especially in organic farming, where they are a valid alternative to fungicidal and insecticidal products for the vegetable garden and orchard. These flours or powders are minerals that are mechanically refined, they function as a sort of mechanical obstacle to the harmful action of some …
Care plants, propolis is a well-known natural product, the result of the precious work of bees, which take resinous substances from plants and then transform them. The beneficial effects of propolis on the body are well known, for example it is a well-known remedy for sore throats, but the applications of propolis are not limited …
A real classic, chili oil is a condiment that is very easy to prepare and safe from a microbiological point of view, as long as you respect a few simple rules for food safety. This spicy oil prepared with chili can be used on many occasions: to give an extra sprint to pasta or bruschetta …
Horsetail plant, Making an organic garden does not mean doing anything to defend plants from diseases and parasites, it simply means avoiding poisoning the soil and vegetables with chemicals and instead of looking for natural remedies. The beauty is also that many of these defense systems of organic agriculture can be self-produced, with what nature …
Biological fungicide, copper has been used for over a century in agriculture: cupric products are a classic of phytosanitary defense, the first uses in crop protection date back to 1882 and since then copper, also called verdigris, has never been abandoned. Cupric treatments are allowed in organic farming where they are used in stopping the …
Germinating seeds in paper towel, the seedbed is a good system for optimizing the garden space and being able to anticipate sowing, making the seeds germinate on their own in a simple way and without any expense. Growing the seedlings in trays with earthen bread kept in shelter is convenient for many species, which will …
Buying vegetable seedlings often happens to those who cultivate the vegetable garden to find themselves buying seedlings in the nursery. The best thing is to have the seedlings born on your own starting from the seed, since it allows for economic savings and greater satisfaction, but when there is no time or you are a …
Hot peppers fertilizer, the spicy pepper (peperoncino) is a plant widely cultivated in vegetable gardens and often also kept in pots. It requires relatively little space, compared to a very generous and abundant production, also considering that the fruits are mostly used as a condiment. The plant (Capsicum) belongs to the Solanaceae family, in the …
How to transplant seedlings, vegetable seedlings can be grown in seedbeds, or for those with little time (or just a little laziness) they can be purchased in the nursery. Once we have the seedlings ready, it’s time for transplanting. Transplanting is a simple but not trivial operation: it is a delicate moment for the young …
