Vegetables
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Cucamelon: A small taste bomb
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Many gardeners like to try something new in their gardens. In search of new plants, we often grow exotic plants and veggies. Some we like and others grow only one season. Cucamelon, a Mexican miniature watermelon, is one of those plants. What is cucamelon? Cucamelon (Melothria scabra) is a flowering vine from Mexico. Although it…
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Gribnoye Lukoshko – Mushroom basket tomato
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Gribnoye Lukoshko, a Russian tomato variety, was discovered in 2007 and has been a loved variety in many gardens since. The ribbed shape of this tomato is the reason why this tomato got the name “Mushroom basket”. The shape and the ribs are reminiscent of the old stick baskets that were used during the mushroom…
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Fefferoni- Balkans hot peppers
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When you ask for a “feferon” or fefferoni in Balkans you’ll get the same thing in all of the countries- a small, finger-sized, mild to hot yellow or red pepper which will usually be served as pickled or in some rare cases dried/powdered. This pepper is not quite like sweet peppers and not quite chilli…
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Tomatopedia: Viva Italia
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In the past couple of years Roma tomatoes have become very popular due to their broad usage. Their thick skin makes them perfect for cooking and this is the reason why tomato lovers decided to make a hybrid variety called Viva Italia.Viva Italia is a determinate vigorous tomato that grows between 1.2m to 1.8m (47-70in),…
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Tomatopedia: Malakhitovaya Shkatulka
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Malakhitovaya shkatulka (Malachite box) is an old Russian variety that’s known for its specific color and size. It got its name from a green box that was made from a mineral in the Ural. This indeterminate variety has been developed by Svetlana farm and tested in Siberia.Unlike most tomatoes, this variety likes colder weather and can…