From cherry or grape to beefsteak, there are many types of tomatoes. Surely, those are not the only categories to classify these “love apples”. Although this may sound like your old English class back in school, there is such a thing as determinate versus indeterminate tomatoes. We are about to tell the difference soon. When […]
Vegetables
How to Grow Tomatoes at Home Successfully
Tomatoes are ingredients for delicious dishes, beverages, natural skincare products. Knowing how to grow tomatoes is useful if you like cooking or making your own beauty products. You can grow tomatoes indoor or outdoor, and there are tons of varieties to choose. Interested? Use this guide to successfully plant tomatoes at home. 1. Tomato Varieties: […]
Artichoke Plants: The Looks, The Functions, and The Benefits
Despite its prickly appearance, artichoke plant is actually edible. It may not always look nice in your garden. However, this vegetable has been famous as an ancient, gourmet foods among the Greeks and the Romans. Also known by the Latin name, Cynara scolimus, artichoke is a member of the thistle family. If you know how […]
Love Bok Choy? Here’s the Best Way to Cut and Prepare It
Bok choy is popular as a garden plant or grocery staple, but not everyone knows how to cut bok choy (or prepare it). This vegetable used to be popular only at Chinese restaurants, and many people outside Asia were clueless about its preparation. Luckily, this vegetable is easy to prepare and cook, with various health […]
How to Grow Potatoes Successfully in Your Garden
Potatoes have been a staple food in many countries for centuries especially on the northern part of the earth. The reason is clear: potatoes grow easier in cold climate. Basically, potatoes we harvest are the food storage organ of the plant. However, potatoes are one of the plants that you can grow directly without having […]