Planting and growing

Preparing berries correctly: how to dry blackcurrants in an electric dryer
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One of the simple ways to preserve blackcurrants for the winter is drying. If the climate does not allow drying the berries in the sun, use an electric dryer. Dried fruits lose about 80% of their original weight and volume, ...

We grow a strange fruit at home: how to plant an avocado and care for it correctly
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Avocado (alligator pear, American persea) is an evergreen fruit crop native to South America. A heat-loving tropical plant will not survive in our climate. However, if you wish, you can grow it at home...

Choosing the right planting time: when to plant raspberries so that they take root
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Raspberries are an unpretentious crop that develops well in open ground and every year pleases the owner with aromatic berries. That is why it is so loved by summer residents and grows in almost every area. But there is...

A complete guide to watering currants for healthy bushes and a bountiful harvest.
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A moisture-loving crop - currants - under natural conditions prefers places with moist soil (in lowlands, floodplains). In order for the plant to be healthy and bear fruit well, it needs...

What is good about the Charovnitsa currant variety and how to grow it correctly
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Currant Charovnitsa is a high-yielding variety bred by employees of the VNIIS named after. I.V. Michurina specifically for cultivation in the Belgorod, Voronezh, Tambov, Lipetsk and Kursk regions. The culture can withstand drought and frost, has immunity...

How many carbohydrates, proteins and fats does boiled buckwheat contain per 100 grams?
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Buckwheat is a unique product. Porridge prepared from this cereal in water has a low calorie content, but quickly saturates the body. If you eat it in the morning, you won’t feel hungry until lunch. How much in boiled...

How many calories are in steamed buckwheat and what are its benefits and harms in steamed form?
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Buckwheat is especially popular among cereals. How useful it will be for humans depends on the quality of the grains and the processing method. Let's consider the basic methods of preparing cereals, the benefits and harms of steamed buckwheat. ...

How to grow barberry from seeds at home and in open ground
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Growing barberry from seeds is a troublesome, but enjoyable task. Many gardeners are happy to collect seed material, carry out stratification before sowing and then proudly watch the fruits of their labor. IN ...

How to make a device for collecting gooseberries from a plastic bottle and use it correctly
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Harvesting gooseberries is a labor-intensive and long process. However, there have always been folk craftsmen. With their inventions they significantly helped many summer residents. A device for picking berries greatly simplifies the work. From the article you will learn...

Why is it worth planting the Pygmy blackcurrant variety and how to grow it
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Black currant Pygmy is a favorite variety of many gardeners. It is characterized by high yield, drought resistance, frost resistance, immunity to powdery mildew and anthracnose, dessert taste of berries and rich aroma. The self-fertile variety does not...

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