The name of the greenery in the garden. Plum details. Cultivation, useful properties and variety selection. Spicy herbs: photo

We have a special garden bed in our garden, on which, given the compatibility of the greenery in the garden and other early ripening vegetable crops, we harvest 6 crops per season. The secret is in fertile soil, a 3-time sowing schedule, and planting compatible crops. And now in order.

How to make beds for greens and early vegetables

Our garden bed is located in a well-lit place, its size is 3 square meters. m. Considering that from it we harvest greens and early ripening vegetables of 30 - 35 kg per season, this amount is more than enough for us.

For ease of use, we made a high bed: we assembled a box of boards, 80 cm by 3 m in size and 30 cm high, in which fertile soil is located.

We have been preparing the ground for the new season since autumn, after harvesting the last crop. For 1 sq. m of soil, add a bucket of compost or manure, as well as a handful of complete mineral fertilizer with trace elements. We dig everything up and leave it until spring.

How to plant greens in the garden

As already mentioned, we plant plants in 3 terms. At the same time, we must take into account both the compatibility of vegetables, and after which crops which can be planted. Since with mono plantings of plants, as well as with their planting several times in the same place, pathogens accumulate. And in the soil, the amount of elements consumed by one crop in large quantities is rapidly decreasing.

So, as soon as the sun warms up and the snow melts, we sprinkle the bed with wood ash, loosen it and make grooves for vegetables and herbs, in which we plant the following crops:

• April is the first sowing date. We plant onions on greens on one half of the beds, and radishes on the second.
• The second sowing date is at the beginning of June, we plant dill and spinach. We remove the onion and sow dill in its place, and sow spinach on the half of the bed that has been vacated after the radish.
• The third sowing date is at the beginning of August. We remove the spinach and dill, and sow the vacated area with radishes (in place of dill) and lettuce.

After a few years of experimenting with the distribution of greenery and planting dates, we came to just such a scheme. Why? It is quite simple and convenient, with such joint cultivation, neighboring crops need the same care. It is also important that it is precisely when sowing radishes, dill, lettuce and spinach and onions on greens that they need the least care, the plants quickly increase their green mass and do not go into the arrow.

How to care for greenery in the garden

Caring for such a bed for greens and early ripening vegetables is normal:

• regular watering and loosening,
• weed weeding,
• double feeding. Twice a season we feed with 30 g of urea and 20 g of superphosphate per bucket of water.

At the end of September we harvest the last crop of radish and lettuce. By the way, read the article about how long to keep the last radish crop.

Greenery in the garden and at their summer cottage

Anyone who becomes an avid gardener is usually surprised to learn that peptic ulcer, due to which doctors forbid the use of spicy and salty foods, is not a reason to ban herbs such as peppermint, fennel, thyme, sage. But more beginners are surprised that on the site you can grow not only ordinary greens (parsley, dill, garlic, sorrel, spinach), but also “unusual” (lovage, cumin, tarragon and more). And that many plants growing in flower beds can be used as spices and add piquancy to boring dishes (calamus, large nasturtium, saffron, marigolds).

Herbs and spices are grown not only to experience unusual taste sensations, but also because of the great benefits, which are as follows:

• the ability to remove toxins and carcinogens;
• opportunities to reduce sugar levels;
• elimination of bad cholesterol;
• normalization of metabolism;
• stimulation of immune abilities;
• weight loss;
• restoration of liver activity;
• increased hair and nail growth by improving cell regeneration capabilities;
• hormonal improvement.

Therefore, it is worth studying the types of garden greens and growing them!

Typology of herbs and spices

To unite into a whole what we understand when we say "greens", such a definition as "leafy vegetables" will help. There are no more precise distinctions and classifications, because some plants differ in that both leaves and roots (parsley, horseradish, bulbs) are used as food. In addition, there is a group that we have already mentioned - these are spicy plants used as seasonings. And then pollen from stamens can be used, like saffron, and flowers with leaves, like thyme, and seeds, like pepper - peas.

An idea of ​​​​what groups the greens grown in the garden are divided into can be given by the following classification.

Classification table

The variety of genera and families of these plants is very wide:

• watercress belongs to the genus "Bedbug";
• celery itself forms the name of the genus;
• garden spinach is part of the genus "Spinach", the family "amaranth", and so on.

It is much better for the average summer resident to classify the greens in the garden according to the time of germination and ripening. Leafy vegetables that grow earlier than others and are called "spring" include sorrel, rhubarb, perennial onions, parsley.

The optimal set of what should be planted for later use in healthy food in the summer includes:

• tarragon;
• asparagus;
• lettuce;
• spinach;
• dill.

Thinking about what kind of greens to grow in the garden, you should clearly calculate:

• what area can you afford to allocate for such landings;
• how to "stretch" the presence of a variety of useful herbs for the whole summer;
• what kind of plants you can actually take care of without harming all the other inhabitants of your plot.

Consider individual representatives of your future "useful beds"!

Parsley

A cold-resistant friend of the gardener, the cultivation of which will help increase the level of hemoglobin, improve the quality of vision, and eliminate winter immunodeficiency.

Landing can begin shortly after the snow melts. The plant is able to bear fruit for 2 years, but for this, suitable soil should be prepared. Each square meter of soil must be supplied with 1/3 bucket of clean sand, 1/2 bucket of high-quality humus and add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of superphosphate. Someone soaks the seeds in warm water two days before planting, someone plants them without soaking, someone does it in the fall. In any case, the grooves for the seeds should be 10-15 cm apart, and a centimeter layer of soil is laid out on top of the poured seeds.

The plant is convenient because, with the maximum benefit, it requires a minimum of care: weed removal and watering. Top dressing can be carried out no more than 1-2 times per summer, using superphosphate and nitrate for this. Harvesting parsley for the winter is also surprisingly simple: drying it out of the sun, in a ventilated room, or pickling chopped parsley in a jar. Being frozen, it is also useful.

Sorrel, spinach, rhubarb

Early-ripening sorrel and slightly more heat-loving spinach are similar in that both are perennial and grow from a basal rosette formed by leaves. It is known that spinach strengthens the immune system and gives healthy energy to the body, but sorrel is no less useful. In its composition, everything is only the most useful: carotene, vitamins of groups B, C, A, potassium, calcium, magnesium and much more.

Both plants are added to first courses and salads, sorrel is used to make stuffing for ravioli, pies are baked with it (as with rhubarb), and jam is made. Gardening experts advise considering planting, alternating early-ripening and late-growing varieties so that there are no interruptions in the use of vitamins.

Arugula

If you have a desire to plant more exotic greens in the garden, pay attention to arugula. Despite the fact that the birthplace of the plant is sun-loving Italy, arugula is considered cold-resistant.

It must be planted so that the growth period falls on the time of the first summer freshness at temperatures not higher than 18 °, otherwise, instead of tender shoots, you risk getting hard “arrows”. Another requirement of the "overseas guest" is not acidic soil, ideally it should be placed in areas after legumes, tomatoes and potatoes. By planting it in fertile soil, you will get young sprouts, which contain a lot of iodine, healthy fatty acids, macro- and microelements, vitamins, beta-carotene.

The subtleties and tricks of planting greenery

When growing greens, a planting scheme, especially mixed, will help solve such problems:

1. Reduction (reduction) of large doses of mineral dressings and sprays.
2. Increase in yield.
3. Use for re-landing on areas freed from early crops.
4. Improving the taste, composition and nutritional value of crops.
5. Competent organization of soil prevention from depletion.

Greens in your first aid kit

Traditional medicine makes extensive use of the capabilities of "auxiliary" plants. Doctors recommend iodine-saturated lettuce to patients with thyroid pathology, spinach is excellent for rickets, aging and retinal diseases, leaf beet-meingold improves the condition of the walls of blood vessels, the duodenum, eating celery improves blood composition and so on. Those who know the consequences of long-term use of medications are well aware that greens in medicine do not bring as much harm to the body as artificially synthesized substances can do.

Grown in your own garden, the greens whose beneficial properties are undeniable in comparison with those collected near highways or factories with harmful emissions, will become a real lifesaver for many. If a slightly pampered salad does not grow on your site, plant cilantro, it also contains quite a lot of iodine, and in addition, vitamins of all groups, pectin, aromatic oils, poutine and other trace elements. From the extensive list of plants with edible stems, you can make a set for a universal green first aid kit!

Astrakhan tomatoes ripen remarkably lying on the ground, but you should not repeat this experience in the Moscow region. Our tomatoes need support, support, a garter. My neighbors use all sorts of pegs, garters, loops, ready-made plant supports, and mesh fences. Each method of fixing the plant in an upright position has its own advantages and "side effects". I'll tell you how I place tomato bushes on trellises, and what comes of it.

Flies are a sign of unsanitary conditions and carriers of infectious diseases that are dangerous for both humans and animals. People are constantly looking for ways to get rid of nasty insects. In this article, we will talk about the Zlobny TED brand, which specializes in fly protection products and knows a lot about them. The manufacturer has developed a specialized line of drugs to get rid of flying insects anywhere quickly, safely and without extra costs.

The summer months are the time for hydrangeas to bloom. This beautiful deciduous shrub is luxuriously fragrant with flowers from June to September. Florists willingly use large inflorescences for wedding decors and bouquets. To admire the beauty of a flowering hydrangea bush in your garden, you should take care of the proper conditions for it. Unfortunately, some hydrangeas do not bloom year after year, despite the care and efforts of gardeners. Why this happens, we will tell in the article.

Every summer resident knows that plants need nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium for full development. These are the three main macronutrients, the deficiency of which significantly affects the appearance and yield of plants, and in advanced cases can lead to their death. But at the same time, not everyone understands the importance of other macro- and microelements for plant health. And they are important not only in themselves, but also for the effective absorption of the same nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

Garden strawberries, or strawberries, as we used to call them, are one of the early fragrant berries that summer generously endows us with. How we rejoice in this harvest! In order for the "berry boom" to repeat every year, we need to take care of the care of the berry bushes in the summer (after the end of fruiting). The laying of flower buds, from which ovaries will form in spring, and berries in summer, begins approximately 30 days after the end of fruiting.

Spicy pickled watermelon is a savory snack for fatty meat. Watermelons and watermelon rinds have been pickled since time immemorial, but the process is laborious and time consuming. According to my recipe, it’s easy to cook pickled watermelon in 10 minutes, and a spicy snack will be ready by the evening. The watermelon marinated with spices and chili is stored in the refrigerator for several days. Be sure to keep the jar in the refrigerator, not only for the sake of safety - chilled, this snack is just licking your fingers!

Among the variety of species and hybrids of philodendrons, there are many plants, both gigantic and compact. But not a single species competes in unpretentiousness with the main modest - blushing philodendron. True, his modesty does not concern the appearance of the plant. Reddening stems and cuttings, huge leaves, long shoots, forming, although very large, but also strikingly elegant silhouette, look very elegant. Philodendron blushing requires only one thing - at least minimal care.

Thick Chickpea Soup with Vegetables and Egg is an easy recipe for a hearty first course inspired by Oriental cuisine. Similar thick soups are prepared in India, Morocco, and the countries of Southeast Asia. The tone is set by spices and seasonings - garlic, chili, ginger and a bouquet of spicy spices, which can be assembled to your liking. It is better to fry vegetables and spices in melted butter (ghee) or mix olive oil and butter in a saucepan, this, of course, is not the same, but it tastes similar.

Plum - well, who does not know her ?! She is loved by many gardeners. And all because it has an impressive list of varieties, surprises with excellent harvests, pleases with its variety in terms of ripening and a huge choice of color, shape and taste of fruits. Yes, somewhere she feels better, somewhere worse, but almost no summer resident refuses to grow her on her plot. Today it can be found not only in the south, in the middle lane, but also in the Urals, in Siberia.

Many ornamental and fruit crops, except for drought-resistant ones, suffer from the scorching sun, and conifers in the winter-spring period - from the sun's rays, enhanced by the reflection from the snow. In this article we will talk about a unique preparation for protecting plants from sunburn and drought - Sunshet Agrosuccess. The problem is relevant for most regions of Russia. In February and early March, the sun's rays become more active, and the plants are not yet ready for new conditions.

“Each vegetable has its own time”, and each plant has its own optimal time for planting. Anyone who has experienced planting is well aware that the hot season for planting is spring and autumn. This is due to several factors: in spring, the plants have not yet started to grow rapidly, there is no sweltering heat, and precipitation often falls. However, no matter how hard we try, circumstances often develop in such a way that landings have to be carried out at the very height of summer.

Chili con carne in Spanish means chili with meat. This is a Texan and Mexican dish whose main ingredients are chili peppers and minced beef. In addition to the main products, there are onions, carrots, tomatoes, and beans. This red lentil chili recipe is delicious! The dish is fiery, burning, very satisfying and amazingly tasty! You can cook a large pot, arrange in containers and freeze - a whole week will be a delicious dinner.

Cucumber is one of the most beloved garden crops of our summer residents. However, not all and not always gardeners manage to get a really good harvest. And although growing cucumbers requires regular attention and care, there is a little secret that will significantly increase their yield. It's about pinching cucumbers. Why, how and when to pinch cucumbers, we will tell in the article. An important point in the agricultural technology of cucumbers is their formation, or type of growth.

Now every gardener has the opportunity to grow absolutely organic, healthy fruits and vegetables in his own garden. The microbiological fertilizer Atlant will help in this. It contains helper bacteria that settle in the zone of the root system and begin to work for the benefit of the plant, allowing it to actively grow, stay healthy and give high yields. Usually, many microorganisms coexist around the root system of plants.

Summer is associated with beautiful flowers. Both in the garden and in the rooms you want to admire the luxurious inflorescences and touching flowers. And for this it is not at all necessary to use cut bouquets. In the assortment of the best indoor plants there are many beautifully flowering species. In the summer, when they receive the brightest lighting and the optimal duration of daylight hours, they are able to outshine any bouquet. Short-lived or just annual crops look like living bouquets.

You can add an exquisite taste to any dish with the help of spices. You can buy them at any store, but most often in winter it is difficult to find fresh herbs at a good price. We bring to your attention a list of herbs, the cultivation of which can be carried out in your country house.

Where to place herbs

You can place spicy herbs anywhere, the main thing is to determine the scale of seedlings of vitamins. You can plant them in a mixborder, in the garden or on the windowsill of the house. If you decide to plant spicy herbs, then it is better to make a raised bed for them, dividing the area with bricks or stones into several zones.

It is also important to consider that spicy herbs should be near the house. A small well of spices on the windowsill will provide quick access to herbs regardless of the weather or season, but they need to be provided with artificial light using phytolamps.

List of herbs for summer cottages

Spicy herbs that can be grown in the garden, we present to you in this list.

In ancient times, coriander was used in cooking and medicine. This is an annual plant that is part of the umbrella family. Coriander also has another name - Chinese parsley or cilantro.

The stem is erect and reaches up to 70 cm in height. The leaves are broadly lobed, with broad lobes. The flowers are small and arranged in umbrellas at the ends of the peduncles. They bloom in June or July. Ripe umbrellas are cut off, as there are seeds. Umbrellas are dried, threshed and stored in paper bags.

Did you know? In ancient Egypt, coriander was used in medicine.

Coriander is native to the eastern Mediterranean. The history of the plant begins in ancient Greece from 1400 BC. Coriander used to be called bed bugs because the fresh leaves smell like bugs.
For the first time this spicy herb was used as a spice by the Romans. Then she became popular in England, and then came to colonized America. Coriander is used with the appearance of the first leaves and added to any salads, soups, main dishes and sauces.

Did you know? In England and Germany, coriander is used in the production of beer, and in France it is added to perfumes.

The dried fruits of coriander are of great value. They should not be eaten green because of the unpleasant smell, but if they are dried, the aroma resembles anise. Dried fruits are used in Borodino bread, sausages, canned fish, sauces and cheeses.

Essential oils are made from coriander seeds, as they contain vitamins C and A, starch, sugar, nitrogenous substances and fatty oils.

Also, because of the beneficial properties, coriander is used in medicine, namely in the preparation of herbal preparations. They improve digestion and are used for ulcers and gastritis. They are also used in other medicines - antiseptic, analgesic and choleretic. A decoction of the seeds and green leaves of coriander is used as an expectorant for pneumonia and bronchitis.

Did you know? Coriander was used as an aphrodisiac, and it was part of the love potions.

Another type of spicy herb, which is part of the umbrella family and is used as a seasoning, is called parsley or stone celery. Parsley is very popular in Europe. It blooms in early summer, and begins to bear fruit from late summer to autumn.
This spice belonged to the sacred plants of the Greeks because of the rich content of vitamin C. Parsley overtakes carrots in the presence of beta-carotene, contains provitamin A.

It contains vitamin B, potassium, iron, magnesium, inulin and folic acid.

Did you know? Parsley can be used as a breath freshener.

Parsley is also used in cosmetology - in whitening masks. The herb helps to get rid of freckles and gives the face a healthy glow. This spicy plant is used in cooking as a main seasoning. Suitable for decorating dishes, and as a flavoring additive.

Important! Parsley has contraindications for pregnant women.

Thyme is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family. This shrub grows up to 40 cm in height. Thyme flowering begins in May and ends closer to September.

Thyme contains essential oil, resins, bitterness, mineral salts and flavonoids. It is prescribed as an antipyretic, diuretic and sedative, as it contains ursolic, caffeic, quinic and chlorogenic acids. Thyme is prescribed for neuralgia and neurosis, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, intestinal spasms and atony.

Thyme has a sharp bitter taste and a pleasant strong smell. Thyme leaves are mainly used in cooking. It is good to use them for vegetable dishes and soups from legumes.

Fried fatty meat dishes with the addition of thyme have a piquant taste. In baking, thyme enhances the flavor and aroma of any pies and pies. It is used for smoking fish and meat products and for pickling tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini.

Dill is an annual plant from the Umbelliferae family. Homeland is western and central Asia.

Dill was first mentioned in ancient Egyptian papyri. The plant was used during hiking to improve digestion. In Greece, they were used in nutrition and medicine, and they also wove wreaths from dill.
The Romans made bunches of it that repelled insects. Dill contains vitamins C, B2, A, P, PP, B6, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and potassium. Due to this rich chemical composition, dill has a high nutritional value.

Used in cooking to give freshness to salads, in the preparation of fish, meat, soup and sauces. Put in jars for preservation, as it has a spicy taste and aroma. Extracts from the seeds and herbs of dill are added to perfumes and other cosmetic products. Creams, colognes and toothpastes are made on the basis of essential oils.

Dill is also actively involved in the creation of medicines, such as anetine - used for heart disease. The plant improves lactation, vision and diuresis. Dill leaf tincture is used as a diuretic and antispasmodic.

Salvia officinalis is often planted in their mini-garden and used both in medicine and in cooking. The homeland of sage is the Mediterranean.
Dried sage is used in cooking. It is added to soups, rice dishes, salads, fatty meats and minced meats. It improves the taste of boiled fish. Add sage 5-10 minutes before the dish is ready.

Did you know? Hippocrates gave the second name to sage - "sacred grass"

Its roots contain coumarin, and its seeds contain 30% fatty oil. The plant has anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, tonic properties. It is also used in the treatment of tonsillitis, neuritis, diabetes, bronchitis, burns, skin diseases, as well as in diseases of the kidneys and liver.

Oregano tops the list of perennial herbs for growing in the garden. The smell of oregano resembles thyme. The plant reaches up to 90 cm in height and has branched roots. The leaves are oblong and the stems are hairy. The flowers are small, collected in inflorescences in the form of a panicle, have a pink-lilac color. Oregano blooms in July-August.

The aerial part of the plant is used in medicine. Stems with inflorescences are collected during flowering and dried.

Did you know? In ancient times, oregano was used against witchcraft and slander, as it was believed that it drives away evil spirits.

Oregano has expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, analgesic, choleretic, sedative and hemostatic properties.

Composition of oregano: flavonoids, bitterness, phytoncides, essential oils, phenols (Carvacrol and Timol), vitamins C, B1 and B2.

Oregano is used not only in cooking and medicine, but also in cosmetics. They are added to face and body lotions, hair strengthening balms, perfumes. Oregano is put in dishes from fish, meat, soups from legumes. Add it to the sausage. Oregano gives aroma and sharpness to home preservation.

Tarragon looks like wormwood. Homeland - Mongolia. This plant is also called tarragon or dragoon grass. It contains vitamins B1, B2, A, C, magnesium, potassium, carotene, coumarin, ascorbic acid, phosphorus, bitterness and iron.

Tarragon was first used in cooking by the French in the 17th century. Now they are used as a seasoning in combination with lemon juice, fruits and berries.

The stems are used for marinades and pickles. It is also suitable as a salad dressing. Tarragon is a preservative that preserves the taste and aroma of vegetables, fruits, mushrooms.
Dried leaves are served as a side dish for meat, vegetable, fish and egg dishes, as well as put in soups, broths, sauces.

Soft drinks are made from tarragon and the leaves are added to wines and liquors for richness of taste. Arab doctors believe that this plant freshens breath, eliminates apathy and strengthens the immune system.

Tarragon leaves contain a lot of essential oils that have a calming effect on the human body with headaches, depression, insomnia and beriberi.

Important! Tarragon should not be consumed by pregnant or nursing mothers, as well as by people who suffer from stomach diseases.

There are several types of mint, namely: lemon, apple, green curly and peppermint. Let's talk about pepper.

Mint is native to the Mediterranean. Some grow mint in their garden, and some buy it in pharmacies. It contains a lot of menthol, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper and manganese. Peppermint essential oil is used in cosmetology, perfumery and medicine. In cooking, mint is used as a decoration and seasoning.
In medicine, it is used for nausea and to improve digestion. It has soothing and analgesic properties, improves bowel function, and has sedative properties. It is used for spasms of the stomach and intestines.

Did you know? Mint leaves are applied to the temples for headaches.

In cooking, mint is used as an essential oil, and mint oil is used in confectionery. Fresh leaves of the plant are added to lamb and poultry dishes.

It is used in the manufacture of jelly, syrups, compotes and fruit drinks.

Lemongrass is called citronella, lemongrass, and lemongrass. It has a citrus aroma with notes of almonds and a taste of lemon peel. The birthplace of lemongrass is Malaysia. Grows up to 1 meter. It contains vitamins A, B, C, nicotinic acid and fatty acids. The plant tops the list of useful herbs in the garden.

In cooking, fresh and dried stems of the plant are used in powder form.

Important! The stalk of lemongrass is tough, so it needs to be finely chopped or ground into a paste.

This plant is used in Asian cuisine. It is added to stews, soups, curries, seafood, chicken, beef and pork dishes.
Lemongrass has a tonic and stimulating effect. It has strong bactericidal and antiseptic properties. Lemon grass improves concentration and eliminates overwork and its consequences.

Did you know? Lemongrass is called "voodoo grass" and is planted around the house to get rid of snakes.

Based on lemongrass, they create a refreshing tea drink in Thai cuisine. Citonella is also added to coconut desserts and sweets with the addition of milk and nuts.

Fennel is a perennial plant that belongs to the celery family. The plant grows up to two meters in height. It looks and tastes like dill and anise. Fennel flowers in July or August. Homeland is Southern Europe. In ancient times it was used as a spice and medicine.

Did you know? It used to be believed that fennel increases a person's strength and prolongs his life.

The aroma of fennel is reminiscent of anise liqueur. The fruits of the plant are used to improve the digestive process. Fennel contains the following: quartzetin, camperol glycoside, flavonoids rutin, anethole, vitamin C and B.

Preparations made on the basis of fennel increase the secretory activity of the digestive glands, act as a diuretic and expectorant. Fennel promotes lactation and has antifungal activity.

The leaves of the plant are used in cooking. It is added fresh to meat and fish dishes, as well as to salads. The seeds are added to marinades and soups. And fennel sauce goes well with cold fish.

Melissa

Perennial green melissa has an unusual aroma, and it can be grown in the garden.

Grows up to 80 cm in height. Blooms all summer with white flowers.

Did you know? Melissa means "bee" in Greek.

Melissa has a lemony taste and smell. For medicinal purposes, the aerial part of lemon balm with flowers is used. This plant strengthens and invigorates the body, eliminates bad breath and helps with brain congestion.

Melissa is also used in perfumes and health products. Lemon grass and leaves are used as a spicy seasoning and added to soups, salads, sauces, vegetable side dishes, fish and poultry dishes. Lemon balm, rhubarb and mint are used to make tonic and refreshing drinks.

Rhubarb is a vegetable, but cooked like a fruit. The leaves and root of the plant are considered poisonous and only the stems are eaten. The plant belongs to the buckwheat family. Homeland is considered Central China.

The composition of the stem includes vitamins C, B, PP, carotene, pectin, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium. Use rhubarb for anemia and tuberculosis, as well as to normalize acidity. The plant has a positive effect on the functioning of the lungs and heart. For medicinal purposes, rhubarb roots and rhizomes are used.
It improves digestive processes, keeps the body in good shape, rejuvenates and prevents rapid aging. Thanks to the sweet and sour taste, salads, sauces, preserves, jams, pies, pies, compotes and jelly are made from rhubarb.

Features of collecting and drying herbs

For drying, the aerial part of the plants is used. They need to be collected during the period of full development, that is, in summer, in dry, good weather, when there will be no dew on the leaves.

Important! Do not water the plants the day before harvest.

The main thing is to carefully collect, then the aromatic oils will remain in the green spices. Torn or broken leaves lose their flavor. The entire crop must be carefully dried. For this, an attic is suitable. Temperature is approx. 30°C. Large leaves, like those of sage, are laid out on racks in a thin layer.

Dill or tarragon is tied into bundles, wrapped in newspaper and hung up. Anise and coriander are bundled and threshed after drying on a baking sheet.

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Greens - shoots, leaves of garden plants that are eaten. They are added to salads, soups, stews. Greens are grown by experienced gardeners, and beginners, and even those who come to their site just for the sake of relaxation.

What greens should be planted

Not a single household plot can do without dill and parsley, traditional for us, onions on a feather, sorrel - this is the minimum that needs to be planted first of all. What to add to this set depends on your tastes and preferences. Try to diversify the assortment of greens in your beds, experiment with plantings. Only experience will help you choose those species that will appeal to you and your family.

Many types of greens are suitable for growing in the garden

The benefits of greens for the human body

Greens, especially grown with your own hands, are extremely useful:

• contains vitamins and nutrients that a person needs for an active life. Even a small amount of greenery makes up for the deficiency of vitamins and trace elements in the body;
• used as an additive or seasoning for various dishes, which improves their taste;
• many types of greens are used as medicinal plants, used for the prevention and treatment of diseases;
• contains a lot of fiber, so it improves digestion, reduces appetite and gives a feeling of satiety.

Table: content of vitamins and minerals in various types of greens

The most familiar types of greens for us are dill, parsley, green onions, lettuce, sorrel. Gardeners often add spinach, celery, basil, arugula to this mandatory set. Cucumber herb, or borage, is now undeservedly forgotten.

Dill is an annual herbaceous plant of the Umbelliferae family 40–150 cm high with a strong spicy refreshing taste and smell. Contains vitamins A, C, D, B12, B6, essential oil, a diverse set of minerals (sodium, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium).

Due to this, the use of dill enhances the secretion of the digestive glands, the motility of the digestive tract, increases appetite, and contributes to the normalization of metabolism. It is advisable to use in dietary nutrition for obesity, diseases of the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, gastritis, flatulence.

Dill is used for salads, in canning and cooking

Parsley is a biennial plant of the Umbelliferae family, 30–100 cm high, contains essential oil, therefore it has a spicy sweetish taste.

Dishes with the use of parsley have a diuretic effect, remove salts from the body. In terms of the content of vitamins A and C, parsley surpasses many vegetables and fruits; its greens also contain a rich set of minerals (sodium, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium).

Parsley greens can be cut several times a season

green onion

Onions are perennial or biennial bulbous plants or herbaceous plants with an undeveloped bulb. It has a strong onion or garlic odor. It contains vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B5 and trace elements - potassium, sodium, iron, calcium.

Green onions are an excellent way to prevent colds, improve digestion and even reduce the risk of diseases of the teeth and gums.

The characteristic pungent smell of onions is due to the essential oil contained in it.

Salad

Lettuce is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family, growing up to 60–120 cm in height.

This vegetable crop is used as vitamin greens. One of the most popular green plants. Juicy leaves are rich in vitamins A, C, B6 and minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium.

Two types of lettuce are widespread: leaf (does not form a head) and head.

Young lettuce leaves are used for food, later they can become bitter

Sorrel is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Buckwheat family. Stem up to 1 meter high. It grows everywhere in the wild, in central Russia, Siberia.

Sorrel leaves are rich in vitamins C, A, mineral salts of potassium and iron, calcium, magnesium. Oxalic acid gives the plant its sour taste.

Sorrel leaves grow in length by 15–20 cm

Spinach is an annual and biennial herbaceous plant of the Amaranth family, 25–50 cm high. An early ripening crop, it ripens early and gives greenery when there are still few other vegetables.

The record holder among leafy greens in terms of vitamin A content, rich in vitamins and minerals: magnesium, calcium, iron.

Spinach is a very early maturing plant and produces greens earlier than other crops.

Celery is a biennial vegetable plant of the Umbelliferae family up to 1 meter high. It has a strong aroma, sweetish spicy taste.

Contains vitamins A, C, B6 and minerals: calcium, magnesium. Essential oils found in all parts of the plant aid in digestion. Celery is used in dietetics for the treatment of obesity, in violation of the function of the cardiovascular system, neuroses and anemia. Shown in the diet of the elderly and obese people. It has a tonic effect, as well as anti-inflammatory in kidney diseases.

Celery is most often grown in the middle lane and in the north-west of Russia through seedlings.

Basil is an annual plant of the Lamiaceae family, 50–70 cm high. Basil greens have a very pleasant spicy smell of allspice.

Contains vitamins (A, C, B6) and minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium. It has a general tonic effect on the body.

Varieties of basil with a variety of leaf colors have been developed

Arugula is an annual herbaceous plant 30–60 cm high from the Cabbage family. Contains mustard oil and therefore has a spicy taste.

Arugula is used in salads and as a seasoning for meat dishes. Good diuretic and antibacterial agent.

Arugula can be grown in a greenhouse and outdoors

Cucumber grass (borago) is an annual flowering plant 60–100 cm high, it reproduces well by self-sowing. It has the smell of fresh cucumber, so it is used as an additive to salads, vinaigrette, okroshka.

Contains vitamins A, C, minerals, especially a lot of calcium and magnesium.

Cucumber grass can be successfully used instead of cucumbers

When is the best time to plant greens and what to choose

It is good if the greens are present on your table all year round. For most types of greenery, long daylight hours and warmth are needed. These conditions are best observed in the summer. You can plant greens for an early harvest before winter and early spring, repeat sowing in the summer - this will provide you with vitamins all season. The presence of a greenhouse or greenhouse can extend the growing period by a few more weeks.

Growing greens in a greenhouse extends harvest time by weeks

Planting in the spring

The end of April-beginning of May is the optimal time for sowing greens in open ground in central Russia. First, we sow cold-resistant crops: dill, parsley, celery, sorrel, perennial onions and onion sets per feather.

Onion is an unpretentious crop, because it can be planted in the spring

When planning planting, keep in mind that cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkin, squash, legumes, green manure are good predecessors for greens. Permissible: beets, tomatoes, early potatoes, peppers, eggplant, spices. Bad predecessors: cabbage of medium and late varieties, carrots, turnips.

Since sowing is carried out at a very early date, a bed for greenery must be prepared in the fall:

1. Choose a fairly bright and high place on your site, which is freed from snow early.
2. Dig up the area for crops, remove the roots of perennial weeds.
3. Fertilize: a bucket of compost or humus per 1 m 2, 15–20 g of ammonium nitrate, 8–10 g of potassium sulfate and 10–12 g of superphosphate.
4. Make a bed. The height will depend on the level of groundwater: if the level is high, raise the bed to 30–40 cm so that there is no stagnant water. At a low level, a height of 15–20 cm will suffice.

What greens can be planted in summer

To obtain greenery in a continuous mode, repeated crops are carried out with an interval of 20 days until mid-August. For summer sowing, early crops that quickly yield a crop are well suited: parsley, lettuce, dill, spinach.

In summer, you can sow greens not on a separate bed, but on a free place in a garden or greenhouse, greenhouse, taking into account the compatibility of crops:

• parsley goes well with strawberries, tomatoes;
• salad - with cabbage, radish, eggplant, onion;
• dill - with cucumbers;
• basil - with eggplant, pepper, tomatoes;
• spinach - with potatoes, strawberries, carrots, beets, tomatoes, beans.

Many types of greens can be used in mixed plantings.

What to choose in autumn

In autumn, you can sow seeds of cold-resistant crops, such as dill, parsley, black onion, spinach, sorrel.

A bed for winter crops is best prepared in September, following the same rules by which we prepare a place for planting greenery in the spring.

We start planting during a cold snap and slight frosts, when the air temperature drops to 0 0, and the ground temperature to +3 0 - +4 0:

1. Make sowing grooves 1–4 cm deep.
2. Sow dry seeds.
3. Sprinkle soil on top, mulch with peat or compost.
4. In the northern regions, additionally cover (you can use, for example, spruce branches).

With the help of spruce paws, you can cover winter plantings

In early spring, after the snow melts, all that remains is to remove the spruce branches and wait for the emergence of seedlings. And to get an even earlier harvest in the spring, cover the bed with winter crops with a film or covering material.

Video: winter sowing of vegetables and herbs

Growing greens in a greenhouse

The presence of a greenhouse allows you to sow greens two to three weeks earlier than in open ground.

First of all, it is worth planting onion sets on a feather. Bulbs can be placed close to each other, the so-called bridge method. For quick germination, pre-soak the onion in warm water and cut off the top of the head, and then plant it, pressing it into the ground a little. Water without allowing the soil to dry out, and after 2-3 weeks the feather can be cut off or the bulbs can be pulled out completely.

Onion sets on a feather can be planted in a bridge way

For early consumption in the greenhouse, you can sow such types of greens as parsley, lettuce, dill, spinach. By the time the main crops are planted, the greenery can already be removed. Part of the greenery is left in the greenhouse until technical ripeness. So, parsley, basil, spinach go well with tomatoes and even give them an extra taste. Lettuce and basil go well with eggplant, and dill goes well with cucumbers.

Early ripening greens are also sown after harvesting vegetables in the greenhouse, which allows you to get a crop before the onset of frost.

In the southern regions, it is possible to grow greens all year round in an unheated greenhouse, in other regions this is only possible if there is heating and good lighting.

Features at home

Many types of greens can be successfully grown at home. First of all, these are crops with an early ripening period: watercress, spinach, basil, onion sets for greens. It is possible to grow dill and parsley on the windowsill, but it should be borne in mind that their seeds germinate within 2 weeks.

At home, each type of greenery is best planted in a separate pot or container.

At home, it is better to sow greens in the spring, when daylight hours are already getting quite long, it will be more natural for plants. If you wish, you can experiment with growing greens in January using phytolamps.

In autumn, you can extend the life of garden plants: dig with a clod of earth and plant parsley, celery in pots - they grow well after pruning and will delight you with fresh greens on the windowsill.

Video: growing greenery in an apartment

Growing herbs hydroponically

Currently, landless plant growing methods are gaining popularity. Hydroponics is the cultivation in nutrient solutions, when the roots of the plant are located in an aqueous or solid medium (for example, coconut fiber).

Flow, or circulation system, suitable for growing greens and low plants

To grow greens in this way, you will need special equipment that is produced by enterprises or can be done independently.

What greens can be planted together on the same bed

In your garden, you can take separate beds for growing greens. The convenience lies in the fact that some types of greens are perennials: onions, sorrel. In one place, they will grow well for 4-5 years.

Biennial plants (parsley, celery) form a trunk in the first year, bloom in the second year. If you plant these plants in a separate bed, you will get the earliest first greens from it. Sowing should be carried out in furrows with an interval of 30–40 cm. Near perennials, annual crops can be sown in autumn or spring.

A garden bed with greens can be placed next to the house to pluck the plants just before use

Place your vitamin garden closer to home: since the greens are best picked just before use, such a place will be very convenient. In addition, in the spring, the approach to it will not be difficult due to high soil moisture.

plant care

For successful growth, plants need timely watering, loosening the soil, weeding, top dressing.

How to feed greens

Many types of greens, such as lettuce, grow very quickly, so the need for fertilizer is low. It is important not to allow an excess of fertilizers, as the amount of nitrates will increase and the plants will become unsuitable for food, doing more harm than good to the body. The best way is soil preparation. Since autumn, all the necessary nutrients are introduced, and during the season, once every two weeks, you can feed with organic fertilizers, compost, herbal infusions.

Herbal infusion recipe:

1. A barrel (200 liters) is 2/3 filled with grass or weeds (without seeds).
2. Add 0.5–1 liter of old jam or compote, they will create a breeding ground for bacteria and microorganisms.
3. Fill the barrel with water and cover, leave for 2-5 days.
4. Dilute the resulting solution with water (1 to 10 liters) and you can water the plants.

Video: how to prepare herbal infusion - universal fertilizer

How often to water

It is very important to provide greenery with moisture in dry times. In hot weather, plants are watered daily; in cooler weather, watering after two or three days will be sufficient. It is advisable not to moisten the leaves to prevent their decay.

Drip irrigation will protect delicate lettuce leaves from decay

Protection against diseases and pests

Greens, like vegetables, can be affected by diseases (powdery mildew, root rot) and pests (aphids, mites, psyllids, moths).

It is best to take preventive measures:

• compliance with crop rotation;
• thinning of plants;
• loosening the soil;
• the use of drip irrigation or watering under the root;
• selection of disease-resistant varieties.

During the summer, use folk remedies, for example, spraying with infusion of tobacco dust (0.5 kg of dust, pour 10 liters of water, insist for a day, squeeze, dilute 1 to 1 with water and spray). Perennial crops can be treated in the fall with Bordeaux liquid from diseases and pests, if they appear.

Video: how to cook Bordeaux liquid

Greens will help provide the body with vitamins, minerals, and other useful substances. It adds flavor and aroma to any dish. Growing is possible even for beginners and amateurs, and if desired, fresh herbs can be grown year-round.