Experienced gardeners always have crystalline iron sulfate, or ferrous sulfate, in their garden medicine cabinet. Like many others chemicals, it has properties that protect garden and berry crops from numerous diseases and insect pests. In this article we will talk about the features of using iron sulfate to treat garden plants against diseases and pests and about other options for its use on the site.
Retaining walls- the main tool for working with complex terrain on the site. With their help, they not only create terraces or play with planes and alignment, but also emphasize the beauty of the rock garden landscape, the change in height, the style of the garden, and its character. Retaining walls allow play with raised and lowered areas and hidden areas. Modern dry or more solid walls help turn the disadvantages of the garden into its main advantages.
There were times when the concepts of “garden tree”, “family tree”, “collection tree”, “multi tree” simply did not exist. And it was possible to see such a miracle only on the farm of the “Michurintsy” - people who were amazed by their neighbors, looking at their gardens. There, not just varieties ripened on one apple, pear or plum tree different terms ripening, but also in a variety of colors and sizes. Not many people despaired of such experiments, but only those who were not afraid of numerous trials and errors.
The front garden is the face of the garden and its owner. Therefore, for these flower beds it is customary to choose plants that are decorative throughout the season. AND special attention In my opinion, front garden perennials that bloom in spring deserve it. Like primroses, they bring us special joy, because after a dull winter, more than ever, we want bright colors and flowers. In this article we invite you to get acquainted with the best decorative perennials, blooming in spring and do not require special care.
Climatic conditions Our country, unfortunately, is not suitable for growing many crops without seedlings. Healthy and strong seedlings is the key to a high-quality harvest, in turn, the quality of seedlings depends on several factors: Even healthy-looking seeds can be infected with pathogens that long time remain on the surface of the seed, and after sowing, getting into favorable conditions, are activated and affect young and immature plants
Our family loves tomatoes very much, so most of the garden beds are devoted to this particular crop. Every year we try to try new ones interesting varieties, and some of them take root and become loved. At the same time, over many years of gardening, we have already developed a set of favorite varieties that are required to be planted every season. We jokingly call such tomatoes varieties “ special purpose» - for fresh salads, juice, pickling and storage.
Coconut pie with cream - “kuchen”, or German coconut pie (Butter milch shnitten - soaked in milk). Without exaggeration I will say that this is incredible tasty pie- sweet, juicy and tender. It can be stored in the refrigerator for quite a long time; cakes with cream are prepared on the basis of this sponge cake in Germany. The recipe is from the “Guests on the doorstep!” category, since usually all the ingredients are in the refrigerator, and it takes less than an hour to prepare the dough and bake.
The snow has not yet completely melted, and restless owners of suburban areas are already rushing to assess the scope of work in the garden. And there really is something to do here. And perhaps the most important thing to think about is in early spring– how to protect your garden from diseases and pests. Experienced gardeners they know that these processes cannot be left to chance, and delays and delays in processing can significantly reduce the yield and quality of the fruit.
If you cook yourself soil mixtures for growing indoor plants, then it’s worth taking a closer look at the relatively new, interesting and, in my opinion, necessary component - coconut substrate. Everyone has probably seen at least once in their life a coconut and its “shaggy” shell covered with long fibers. Many delicious products are made from coconuts (actually a drupe), but the shells and fibers used to be just industrial waste.
Pie with canned fish and cheese - idea simple lunch or dinner for the daily or Sunday menu. The pie is designed for a small family of 4-5 people with a moderate appetite. This pastry has everything at once - fish, potatoes, cheese, and a crispy dough crust, in general, almost like a closed pizza calzone, only tastier and simpler. Canned fish can be anything - mackerel, saury, pink salmon or sardines, choose according to your taste. This pie is also prepared with boiled fish.
Fig, fig, fig tree - these are all names of the same plant, which we strongly associate with Mediterranean life. Anyone who has ever tasted fig fruits knows how delicious they are. But, in addition to their delicate sweet taste, they are also very beneficial for health. And here's an interesting detail: it turns out that figs are completely unpretentious plant. In addition, it can be successfully grown on a plot in middle lane or in the house - in a container.
This delicious creamy seafood soup takes just under an hour to prepare and turns out tender and creamy. Choose seafood according to your taste and budget; it can be a seafood cocktail, king prawns, or squid. I made soup with large shrimp and mussels in their shells. Firstly, it is very tasty, and secondly, it is beautiful. If you are preparing for festive dinner or lunch, then mussels in shells and large unpeeled shrimp look appetizing and pretty on the plate.
Quite often, difficulties in growing tomato seedlings arise even for experienced summer residents. For some, all the seedlings turn out to be elongated and weak, for others, they suddenly begin to fall and die. The thing is that it is difficult to maintain in an apartment ideal conditions for growing seedlings. Seedlings of any plants need to be provided with plenty of light, sufficient humidity and optimal temperature. What else do you need to know and observe when growing tomato seedlings in an apartment?
Tomato varieties of the “Altai” series are very popular among gardeners due to their sweet, delicate taste, more reminiscent of the taste of a fruit than a vegetable. These are large tomatoes, the weight of each fruit is on average 300 grams. But this is not the limit, there are larger tomatoes. The pulp of these tomatoes is characterized by juiciness and fleshiness with a slight pleasant oiliness. You can grow excellent tomatoes from the “Altai” series from “Agrosuccess” seeds.
A real find for a novice gardener is the shy nasturtium. Simple and undemanding, it can give the garden a sea of joyful and bright sunny colors. Having been charged with its positive energy and inhaled a pleasant, unobtrusive aroma, you will no longer be able to refuse the pleasure of seeing this flower in your area. We will tell you in detail how to grow nasturtium from seeds, when and how to plant, water, fertilize, so that even a beginner can cope with this task.
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum) - annual or perennial of the Nasturtium family, can be herbaceous or subshrub. The homeland of nasturtium is Central and South America, so our climate is too cold for it and it cannot winter here, and accordingly it is grown only as an annual.
The ancient name of this plant, “capuchin,” is very characteristic, since the flowers resemble monks’ hoods.
Nasturtiums came to Europe in the 16th century and won the hearts of many flower lovers. Not only the shape of the flower is beautiful - the bright cup with a spur at the bottom, consisting of five large orange-yellow-red petals, the leaves are also very decorative. They are alternately located on a fleshy stem, have a rounded shape, and seem to be slightly covered with a waxy coating. When planted in groups, they form beautiful lacy greenery. Nasturtium blooms from July until the first frost. The fruit consists of three round, wrinkled seeds that remain viable for 5 years.
Scientists have now recorded about 90 species of nasturtium, but in our climate only a few are used for decorative floriculture.
- Large nasturtium(Tropaeolum majus) is our most common species. The stems are fleshy, fragile, climbing varieties creeping (250-300 cm), and in bush plants slightly creeping, erect (20-70 cm). Shield-shaped rounded leaves irregular shape quite large (up to 8 cm), the lower part is slightly smoky. The flowers are simple or double, fragrant, in various shades of yellow-red. Gives good self-seeding. Large nasturtium has many varieties. For example, nasturtium “Peach Melba” (40 cm), low-growing nasturtium “ Ladybug"(25 cm), as well as nasturtium "Cherry Rose" (40 cm).
Large nasturtium "Peach Melba" 
Large nasturtium “Cherry rose”
Climbing forms are clearly illustrated by nasturtium "Mayskaya", with yellow or salmon-orange double flowers on three-meter shoots, as well as fast-growing climbing nasturtium"Yeti" (2 m).
Of the varietal mixtures, nasturtium “Day and Night” (40 cm) is very impressive, which includes seeds of two contrasting shades of nasturtium: lemon-cream and dark red. Another popular mixture is “Nymph” with two-meter shoots.
Nasturtium shieldbearing
- Nasturtium shieldbearing(Tropaeolum peltophorum) - a perennial subshrub up to 4 m tall, grown in our area as an annual, although it blooms in its homeland all year round. The dark green leaves have an irregular rounded shape. The flowers are similar to large nasturtiums, deep red; there are varieties with golden and orange colors. But among the varieties we have described only the low-growing (25 cm) “Lucifer”.
- Nasturtium cultivated(Tropaeolum cultorum) - this species combines hybrids derived from large and shield-bearing nasturtium. They represent annual plants with shield-shaped leaves of purple or green color. Fragrant flowers simple or terry, medium in size (up to 5 cm), can have any shades of yellow-red. Plants of this species can be dwarf (15-20 cm), compact (up to 50 cm), climbing or creeping (up to 4 m).
Of course, this species is replete with a variety of varieties. The miniature (20-25 cm) nasturtium “Alaska” is very original. You will be surprised by the climbing mixture “Out of Africa” (or “African Queen”) with marble leaves.
Nasturtium cultivated "Alaska" 
Nasturtium cultivated "Out of Africa" (or "African Queen")
This species has varieties with especially long shoots. For example, the “Long-climbing” nasturtium grows up to 3.5 m, and the “Python” variety even up to 4 m.
Nasturtium cultivated "Margaret Long"
There are special, densely double varieties that are simply magnificent, but they reproduce only vegetatively. These are soft apricot “Margaret Long”, fiery red “Hermine Grashof”, golden yellow “Darjeeling Gold”.
- Foreign nasturtium(Tropaeolum peregrinum) - climbing herbaceous plant, grows up to 3.5 m. This species is very different in leaf and flower shape from the traditional ones. The leaves are strongly dissected, and the small (4 cm) flowers are deep yellow with greenish spurs and corrugated carved petals. A fast-growing species, but the seeds may not ripen in our climate. Sold under the names “Canary Liana” or “Canary” nasturtium.
Nasturtium foreign "Canary liana" 
- Small nasturtium(Tropaeolum minus) or dwarf - a herbaceous plant, has low branched stems (15-35 cm) with a groove. The leaves are traditionally rounded, small, located on long stalks. Small yellow flowers (3 cm) have dark spots, velvety upper petals and a slightly curved spur.
- Nasturtium also has tuberous species. In temperate climates, some are grown as annuals. This tuberous nasturtium(Tropaeolum tuberosum), nasturtium multifolia(Tropaeolum polyphyllum), beautiful nasturtium(Tropaeolum speciosum), nasturtium tricolor(Tropaeolum tricolorum).
Nasturtium multifolia 
Nasturtium tricolor
Tuberous nasturtium has a variety known to us - Ken Aslet.
Reproduction methods
Tuberous nasturtium and other similar species reproduce by dividing the tuber, but since they are practically not used in our area, we will not consider this process in detail.
The root nasturtium we are interested in can be propagated by seeds and vegetatively. Vegetative propagation carried out by rooting young cuttings. To do this, use wet sand or just water. This method is rarely used, in cases where it is necessary to propagate rare specimens or to preserve valuable varietal characteristics.
The easiest and most common way is to grow nasturtium from seeds.
Nasturtium seeds
Seeds can be collected from existing plants, the main thing is not to miss the moment. At first the fruits are greenish, and as they ripen they turn white. When the three seeds that make up the fruit begin to separate, they need to be plucked. In all the species described above, the seeds ripen well, with the only exception being foreign nasturtium. Its seeds are ripened already picked. Store well-dried nasturtium seeds in paper bags.
It is important to remember that when propagating with self-collected seeds, as with self-sowing, some may be lost. varietal characteristics. First of all, this applies to terry specimens; it is better to purchase their seeds in specialized stores.
Nasturtium in the country will not only decorate the landscape, protect other plants, but also bring practical benefits. Firstly, it is edible, most often used in cooking as a spice. Secondly, it has medicinal properties. It has long been used to treat scurvy. It is also a wonderful antiseptic and has a good antitussive and expectorant effect. Used in folk medicine to treat kidney diseases, it has a positive effect on blood circulation. Strengthens hair.
In addition to the beneficial properties, there are also contraindications. Nasturtium should not be used (or done very carefully) by people suffering from gastritis or stomach ulcers. Since its use, like most spices, leads to irritation of the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract.
Now you know what it is wonderful flower nasturtium, in addition to being highly decorative, beneficial properties, it is also very easy to care for. We told you how to grow nasturtium correctly. Now you need to buy seeds and wait for warm days to settle on your site. magic flower, absorbed the sun.
Nasturtium tuberous
Tuberous nasturtium (lat. Tropaeolum tuberosum) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Nasturtium family, cultivated in the mountainous regions of Central and South America for the starch-rich pear-shaped tubers used as food. Tuberous nasturtium is most cultivated in the highlands of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Chile at altitudes up to 3000 m above sea level.
Description
The plant has a creeping stem, lobed leaves and large funnel-shaped single flowers of red, orange or yellow. The tubers are of root origin and have an oval-elongated shape. The tubers contain yellow pulp. Parts of the plant, like all nasturtiums, have a specific odor due to the content of the alkaloid myrosine.
Use
Tubers of nasturtium tuberiferous are eaten boiled. This plant is sometimes planted next to potatoes to repel insects, nematodes and other pests.
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NASTURTIUM (TROPAEOLUM)
Name: comes from the Latin word "trophae" - small trophy, due to the helmet-shaped shape of some parts of the flower and shield-shaped leaves.
Description: The genus contains about 50 species, originating from South and Central America.
Annual and perennial herbaceous or semi-shrub plants. The stems are fleshy, juicy, highly branched, erect, creeping or climbing, up to 200 cm long. The leaves are located in next order, round, shield-shaped, with a solid edge, on long petioles and with a waxy coating. Flowers with thin, pleasant aroma, irregular, on long peduncles, solitary, located in the axils of the leaves. Calyx with a spur at the base, brightly colored. The corolla is free-petaled, with five yellow, orange or red petals. The fruit is a composite fruit, splitting into three identical, rounded, kidney-shaped, wrinkled fruitlets. There are 10-40 rounded kidney-shaped seeds in 1 g, the germination of which lasts 4-5 years. When sowing, seedlings appear on days 12-14.
In pre-Columbian America, perennial nasturtiums, which form tubers underground, were widely used as food. These are tuberous nasturtium (T. tuberosum), which was cultivated by ancient Indians in the mountainous regions of Peru, Chile, Bolivia, and thin-leaved nasturtium (T.leptophyllum), which was grown in Ecuador and Peru.
In the Peruvian Andes, farmers still cultivate tuberous nasturtium, or mashua. Its yield is low: on very poor soils, without the use of pesticides, it produces 4-12 tons of small spherical tubers per hectare. The tubers are eaten boiled and baked, and are often pre-frozen. Currently, mashua is considered as a promising fodder crop for high mountain regions. There, at an altitude of 1.5 - 2 thousand meters above sea level, endemic species of nasturtium are found (curly nasturtium - T. cirrhipes, Fintelmann's nasturtium - T. fintelmannii, short-umbrella nasturtium - T. brachyceras), appearance theirs is very unusual.
But other nasturtiums conquered the world, which began their victorious march through the gardens of Europe in the 16th century, when Spanish conquistadors brought the seeds of these plants from the jungles of Mexico and Peru. Dr. Nicholas Monard, who lived in Seville, was so fascinated by plants from the New World that he sowed in his garden all the seeds received from sailors, merchants and priests who visited America, and in 1565-1571 published a monograph on his discoveries, which mentioned " Indian watercress" or "bloody flower". At that time, watercress (Nasturtium) of the cruciferous family was very popular in Europe. The new American flower was also “baptized” for its similarity in taste. But later taxonomists discovered that they had assigned it an illegal name, since there is nothing in common between watercress (Nasturtium) and American nasturtium, except that they belong to flowering plants.
The modern Latin generic name - Tropaeolum - was given by C. Linnaeus. Looking at the nasturtiums, Linnaeus came to the conclusion that their leaves are very similar to the shields of soldiers, and the flowers are very similar to the blood-stained helmets of defeated enemies, hung on the columns that Roman soldiers erected on the battlefield to commemorate the victory. These columns were called tropaeolum.
Nasturtium also has another name - capuchin, which has taken root mainly in Germany. The peculiar shape of the flower spur served Starting point for this name - capuchin salad (Kapuzinerkresse).
Capuchin and hood are brother words, and the Catholic order of Capuchins got its name from cappuccio - a pointed hood, an indispensable attribute of the monks’ attire. So, while some saw military armor in the shape of nasturtiums, others saw monastic hoods in the shape of a flower cup - a symbol of distance from the bustle of worldly life. In Germany, packets of nasturtium seeds are still labeled kapuziner tropaeolum. This is how war and peace are combined in the name of the plant. However, in most countries, including Russia, the guest from South America is still called nasturtium. One very interesting feature Nasturtium flowers are described by many authors, including N.F. Zolotnitsky (1911): " Bright orange flowers
Nasturtiums have the remarkable property of sometimes flashing when the sun sets bright red. This phenomenon was first noticed by the daughter of the famous Linnaeus, who did not believe her until he himself witnessed it. Since then, this phenomenon has been observed more than once by scientists and has always amazed them. In Moscow, by the way, it was observed in July 1869 by Moscow University professor Rachinsky and described it in detail in his article “(chamfers of plants.” Each time it was Around the time of sunset, under the bright orange western sky, the flowers, which shone in such light with a bright orange color, from time to time suddenly flared up even brighter and at that moment seemed completely fiery." There are others in highest degree decorative types, which are still little known to our flower growers. For landscaping southern walls and terraces, you can try planting types of nasturtiums such as azure (T. azureum) with amazing
blue flowers
, ciliated (T. ciliatum), multileaf (T. polyphyllum), beautiful (T. speciosum) and tricolor (T. tricolor). However, unfortunately, there is no experience in growing these species in Russia yet. Nasturtium polyphyllum - T. polyphyllum Plants of this species form large tubers, reminiscent of potatoes. Their tender shoots with bluish-green leaves and orange-red flowers, appearing throughout the summer, look very impressive. In autumn, the above-ground parts die off, and nasturtium begins a period of dormancy. On
next year
This nasturtium also produces fleshy rhizomes and tubers. She needs acidic soil . Like clematis, nasturtium's roots and lower part of the stems should be in the shade, and the shoots with buds and flowers should be in the sun. Spectacular flowers
have a bright red color, and the fruits are blue. The climbing and climbing stems can be very long.
Nasturtium tricolor - T. tricolorum
This climbing rhizomatous plant originates from Chile. From late winter to early summer, flowers with tricolor corollas appear on long shoots. The species is not winter hardy.
Tuberous nasturtium - T. tuberosum This amazing plant has climbing stems studded with small yellow-red flowers. Tubers can be planted in pots that are dug into the garden for the summer. In the fall, they are removed from the ground and brought into a cool, dry room. Variety "Ken Aslet" - very beautiful garden form
RuizBotanical description All parts of the plant, like other nasturtiums, have a specific odor due to the content of the alkaloid myrosine.Usage Nasturtium tuberiferous tubers, rich in starch, are used for food in boiled form, since raw tubers have a pungent taste and a specific smell. This plant is sometimes planted next to potatoes to repel insects, nematodes and other pests.Attempts to grow in Europe Attempts industrial cultivation Nasturtium tuberous plants in Europe, including Russia, have been unsuccessful. It turned out that this plant reacts strongly to the duration daylight hours . Under conditions of long daylight hours, nasturtium grows, but does not form tubers, and only when the day was artificially shortened (by covering the plants with opaque material) did tuberization begin.Write a review about the article "Tuberous nasturtium"Notes
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Nasturtium tuberous(mashua, anu) is an annual herbaceous plant, the tubers of which are used as food, cultivated in the mountainous regions of Central and South America. Most common in Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia. The higher it grows tuberous nasturtium, the greater its productivity.
The tubers are pear-shaped and rich in starch. Tubers and edible leaves contain a lot of vitamin C. Tubers of tuberous nasturtium, native to Colombia, are white, with vague red-purple areas near the eyes. Tubers from Peru and Bolivia are yellow with short radial purple stripes at the base of the eyes. The flesh is yellow. The size of the tubers is up to 10 cm.
Raw tubers have a specific smell and pungent taste, similar to bitter radishes, so they are rarely eaten raw. Usually the tubers are eaten after cooking; they become soft and sweetish, without bitterness. Anu is also eaten baked and fried, and made into stew. Tubers are often pre-frozen. Boiled nasturtium tubers with cane syrup are a delicious dessert dish. Currently, tuberous nasturtium is considered as promising fodder crop for high mountain areas. Nasturtium secretes a specific substance that repels many insects, so it is often planted between other cultivated plants.