Description of varieties and types of chrysanthemums, care of plants, planting time.

When the first autumn days come and almost all plants stop flowering, the time for the reign of chrysanthemums comes. Let's find out more about this beautiful flower

What does a chrysanthemum look like?

The chrysanthemum got its name because of its resemblance to the sun, in translation from Greek it sounds like this - “ flower-sun", But in Latin it sounds like "Gold-colored"... This beauty was brought to Europe from Of the Far East, where she was treated with special respect, considering it the flower of the emperors. In the New and Old Worlds, he also became a favorite decoration of the autumn garden.

Chrysanthemum Is herbaceous ornamental plant up to 1.5 meters high, can grow both outdoors and in a pot at home. Inflorescences are small or large baskets of all kinds of shades. Reproduction is carried out by seeds or cuttings.

Thanks to the work of breeders, today there are many types and forms of chrysanthemums. This plant often becomes a collectible item for gardeners.

Varieties and types of chrysanthemums: names, descriptions, photos

There are a great many varieties of chrysanthemums and they are classified according to different parameters. In this article, we will focus on the main types of classifications.

By life cycle:

• Annuals(Flammenstahl, Frosch Mishung, Stern des Orients, Kokarde, Tetra comets) - they are cold-resistant, can be sown directly into the ground, they are quite unpretentious. Bloom for a very long time, before frost
• Perennial(Florida, Ch. X koreanum Makai, "Goldball" - are divided into greenhouse, which are intended for cutting, and Korean varieties (usually border), characterized by abundant flowering and good resistance to adverse conditions

Varieties are distinguished by flowering periods:

• Early (Handsom, Deliana) - in September
• Medium (Anastasia lil, Froggy, Orange) - in October
• Late (Rivardi, Larisa) - in November

Cold resistance:

• cold-resistant (Korean chrysanthemum, Susan) - resistant even to the first snow
• for a mild climate (Fantasy) - may not have time to bloom before the first frost, grown in southern latitudes
  It must be said that low non-double varieties are more resistant to cold. The larger the plant, the less frost-resistant it is.

By the size of inflorescences:

• Large-flowered (Anastasia Green, Zembla Lilak, Tom Pierce) - the diameter of the flower cap reaches 20-25 cm, has a hemispherical shape, the stems are high. Grown for cutting. As a rule, they do not tolerate wintering on the street.
• Medium-flowered (Golden Fleece, Spray of champagne, Pink chamomile) - inflorescence up to 8-10 cm, grown in the garden and on balconies

By the shape of the inflorescence:

• Simple (Beautiful Lady, Amazon, Andre Rose, Baltic) - the middle of the inflorescence is open, framed by one or two rows of petals. It looks like a big chamomile
• Terry (Zlata Praga, Gazella, Trezor) - numerous rows of petals completely cover the flower center

Video: Chrysanthemums: description and care

Chrysanthemum flower meaning

When it comes to the symbolism of this flower, of course, the traditions of the Far East, where it was brought from, are taken as a basis.

• in Japan this plant is considered a symbol of the sun, and its image is even present on the imperial seal of the country, foreign passports. Indicates the rapid flow of life and its fragility. In addition, it is a symbol of happiness and long years.
• in China chrysanthemum is a flower of fidelity, as well as high position and honor. Previously, the image of a flower was present only on imperial robes.
• in vietnam this plant speaks of purity of thoughts and clarity of mind

In addition, in the East, the chrysanthemum is still considered a magical flower that has magical powers:

• washing with dew collected from petals, prolongs youth and preserves beauty
• adding petals to sake gives longevity
• rubbing with a cloth in which the flowers have been wrapped overnight prevents disease
• bridal bouquet white gives the bride a heavenly blessing

Having spread throughout the world and gained popularity, in different countries the plant has acquired its meaning. Depending on the color, a bouquet of chrysanthemums can mean:

• whites - tenderness, innocence, sincerity
• yellow - quivering love, trust, nobility
• red - passion
• pink - the naivety of youthful love
• blue - fun and joy

But don't forget that in in some regions of Europe, the chrysanthemum is a symbol of mourning and sorrow... Therefore, you need to be careful when choosing a bouquet.

Indoor chrysanthemum in a pot: home care

Thanks to the efforts of breeders, chrysanthemums can delight us both in the garden and in pots on the windows. Low-growing varieties bred specifically for indoor ground are suitable for this:

• mulberry (Chinese) (Chrysanthemum x morifolium)
• Indian (Chrysanthemum x indicum L.)
• Korean (Chrysanthemum x koreanum)

Chrysanthemum is a plant that begins to bloom when daylight hours are reduced to 8-10 hours. Flowering can occur during periods:

• March, April
• September - November

Caring for chrysanthemums is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. You just need to take into account the main features of these colors, which:

• are light-loving... Do not keep the flower in the shade, but remember that both straight Sun rays are fatal for chrysanthemums. West or east side of the apartment - the best place for these plants
• love Fresh air ... If possible, grow chrysanthemums on your balcony or loggia. If they grow in a room, ventilate the room more often.
• prefer cool. Try to keep the air temperature not too high. Shade your flowers on sunny days
• hygrophilous but do not need frequent watering. Water enough once every 3-4 days after the topsoil dries, preferably in evening time... But do not let the soil dry out in the pot.
• love spraying. Use a spray bottle to freshen the flower periodically. But if you grow it on the balcony in the fall, then do not spray. There is enough air humidity
• need regular top dressing. For abundant flowering feed with fertilizers containing phosphorus. It is also good to use bird droppings for this purpose.
• timely removal of faded flowers is necessary. In order for the plant not to lose its decorative effect, regularly tear off dried inflorescences and stems
• require periodic transplants. Transplant a young plant once a year, an adult once every 2 years. Do it in early spring when the growing season begins

Correct temperature regime - pledge successful cultivation room chrysanthemum and its abundant flowering. According to gardeners, such temperatures are considered optimal above zero:

• in autumn - 15-18 ° C
• in winter - 0-7 ° C
• in spring - 11-17 ° C
• in summer - up to 23 ° C

Compliance with the listed simple rules will surely please you lush bloom favorite "sunny" colors.

Video: Growing chrysanthemums at home

Chrysanthemum in a pot withers, what to do?

You can often hear that potted chrysanthemums begin to fade within a few days after acquisition. There may be several reasons:

Observe your plant carefully and try to eliminate possible reason its withers:

• remove the pot from the battery central heating or hot windowsill
• reduce watering
• transplant the flower into a new post, being careful not to damage the roots
• process special means against pests and diseases

If these actions did not lead to a positive result, do not rush to throw out the chrysanthemum. Cut off its stems and send it to a cool, dark place for the winter. Perhaps, in the spring, she will start up young shoots and will delight you even more.

The chrysanthemum in the pot has faded, what should I do?

Many people believe that a blooming chrysanthemum in a pot is a "disposable" flower, a kind of bouquet that, after it has faded, has forever lost its decorative effect. If you take proper care of the plant after the wilting of its inflorescences, it will please you more than once.

The main thing is that you need to know the basic rules for keeping chrysanthemum after its flowering. First you need to determine where you plan to keep the plant in the future:

• v open ground
• at home in a pot

In the first case, everything is simple: in the spring, just transplant your flower into the garden for the summer. If transplanting into open ground is not possible, then organize a period of "hibernation" for your chrysanthemum. This is done like this:

• after the flowers wilt, cut off all the stems just above the first kidney leaving only young shoots up to 10 cm long
• transfer the pot to a cool room (basement, loggia, cellar). It is desirable that it be dark there, you can cover with foil or paper
• ensure the temperature is between 0 and 7 ° C
• water very rarely, preventing the soil from drying out
• in spring, when young shoots begin to appear, transplant the flower into new soil
• pinch the shoots in time to form a beautiful compact bush

Chrysanthemum annual cultivation from seeds, planting and care

Nowadays, annual chrysanthemums are becoming especially popular. They bloom profusely until late autumn, are decorative and varied. There are practically no difficulties in growing their seeds. Sowing is done in two ways:

Straight to the flowerbed(beginning of flowering - from mid-August):

• suitable for almost all types of annual chrysanthemums
• sowing period - from mid-May
• dig holes, between which the distance is about 35 cm
• pour
• throw seeds there (2 pcs.)
• sprinkle with soil
• cover with plastic wrap for warmth
• after the shoots appear, remove the film
• fertilize after 7 days
• when the plants are about 7 - 12 cm tall, thin them out

Through the cultivation of seedlings(begin to bloom earlier):

• sowing period - late February or early March
• pour drainage into not very deep drawers
• cover with soil mixture including humus and peat
• slightly moisturize
• spread the seeds evenly
• sprinkle with soil on top with a layer of up to 1 cm
• moisten lightly with water
• cover with glasses or foil
• place in a place where the temperature is at least 24 degrees
• ventilate the boxes periodically
• remove the film after 10 - 14 days
• put the boxes in a bright place
• when 4 - 6 leaves appear, thin out
• plant in a flowerbed in May

Remember that annual chrysanthemums love bright spots, loamy soil, and timely feeding.

Video: Reproduction of chrysanthemums

Perennial garden chrysanthemum: when to plant in open ground in spring, when to transplant?

The cultivation of perennial varieties of chrysanthemums has its own characteristics, taking into account which guarantees abundant and spectacular flowering. Young plants should be planted like this:

• preferable to plant in the garden through seedlings
• disembarkation period - late May or early June, when the likelihood of night frosts has passed
• choose a sunny, preferably elevated place for disembarkation
• dig holes 25 cm apart in a checkerboard pattern so that the plants receive the same light from the sun and do not darken each other
• put drainage from sand, peat with lime, humus at the bottom of the hole
• pour water
• place the seedlings, deepening the root collar no more than 2 cm
• sprinkle with earth
• pour
• if the seedlings are tall, tie them to the stakes
• mulch on top with needles or leaf mixture
• after 2 weeks do the first feeding

Perennial chrysanthemum can live in one place for no more than 5 years. Then her flowers become smaller, and the plant loses its decorative effect. Therefore, it is advisable to transplant this flower. every three years in May.

How to root and propagate chrysanthemum with cuttings from a bouquet at home?

How often, having received a gorgeous bouquet of chrysanthemums as a gift, we are sorry to part with it after it wilts. It turns out that you can grow the flowers you like from a bouquet. And this is not at all difficult to do:

• wait for the flower to bloom
• clean the stem of leaves and inflorescences
• cut off the top
• put in fresh water
• after the roots appear, plant the cuttings in neutral or slightly acidic soil (either in a pot or in open ground) to a depth of no more than 5 cm
• look after as usual

The method of growing the varieties they like from donated bouquets has long been known to gardeners and is popular in the cultivation of chrysanthemums.

Chrysanthemum bush division

Gardeners recommend periodically separating large bushes. This should be done when the plant is 3 years old. In addition, dividing the bush is one of the breeding methods. perennial chrysanthemums... This is done like this:

• dig out a bush and shake off excess soil
• remove old woody stems
• separate young shoots
• cut them if they are too long
• put them in different holes in the distance 25 cm apart

The process can be carried out either in the spring after the threat of frost has passed, or in August. In this case, take care of the correct wintering of the plant.

How to pinch a chrysanthemum?

In order for the chrysanthemum to form a beautiful dense bush and bloom magnificently, it is necessary to regularly prune and pinch the shoots. This also applies to garden species, and to the pot. Things to consider:

• make the first pinch when the central stem grows to 10 cm
• the second - when the side shoots reach 10 cm
• carry out subsequent pinching, taking into account the peculiarities of the type and shape of the plant
• the last one - 2-2.5 months before flowering
• remove young stepchildren in time so that no more than 5 - 6 stems remain in the outlet before flowering

Number of pinches chrysanthemum depends from the timing of flowering:

• early varieties - one or two
• medium and late varieties- from 3 times

In addition, for an intense and lush bloom:

• to receive large flower remove side buds as soon as they appear
• in small-flowered varieties, remove the central bud to stimulate lateral flowering
• remove wilted buds regularly to prolong flowering

How to feed chrysanthemums in spring?

For the successful cultivation of chrysanthemums, it is necessary to feed the plants on time. Feeding plants in spring is the main condition for flower development. It must be done correctly:

• first fertilize with additives containing nitrogen so that the plant grows green mass. Lack of nitrogen will cause the leaves to lose green color the stems will be weak
• after an active growing season and the formation of an adult bush for tying buds and subsequent flowering, add potassium-phosphorus fertilizers

In addition, keep in mind that different types of chrysanthemums among themselves need different ratio nutrients:

• for small-colored is more suitable potash-nitrogen composition with a high potassium content in the early period of growth
• for large-flowered tall during this period you need more nitrogen so that the stems grow strong and strong
• phosphorus necessary for all varieties, because it is he who provides abundant and bright flowering

Application frequency - once a week... And if the soil is poor, then every 4 days. Do not forget about the main rule of gardeners - it is better to underfeed a plant than overfeed.

Caring for chrysanthemums in the fall preparing for winter

The preparation of chrysanthemums for wintering depends on the cold hardiness and the place where it will spend the winter:
In room(recommended if your region has severe frosts or plants are intended for growing in mild climates):

• after the onset of the first frost, dig a bush together with a lump of earth
• plant the plant in a suitable container or even a tight bag
• sprinkle with damp soil
• place the flower in a basement or cellar where it will be cool, but the temperature does not drop below freezing
• water no more than twice a month

In the open field(only suitable for hardy chrysanthemums):

• huddle around the bush in such a way that there are no depressions in which sediments can accumulate
• on the sides of the plant, install boards on which you can put the covering material. This will provide simultaneous ventilation and protection from rain and snow.
• after the onset of the first frost, cover it with foliage, branches, spruce branches

Regardless of where your plant will winter, be sure to do the following before leaving for "rest":

• Inspect plants regularly for diseases or pests. Only healthy and strong flowers can successfully endure the winter.
• at the beginning of September, feed the chrysanthemums for the last time with fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium... Do not add nitrogen under any circumstances. This can lead to the growth of green mass and further death of the plant.
• in the first half of November, before frost, cut the stems, leaving about 10 cm from the roots

Proper preparation for the dormant period will allow flowers to delight your garden for many years.

Video: Storing chrysanthemums in cold weather

Chrysanthemum diseases

Like any ornamental plant, chrysanthemums can be subject to diseases, which are divided into:

Viral infections, the source of which can be an infected planting material or insects:

• ring spot- yellow spots appear on the leaves, the leaves become lethargic
• dwarfism- growth is delayed, flowers become small
• seedlessness - inflorescences are deformed, losing their shade
• mosaic - mosaic stains appear on the leaves

Unfortunately, in these cases it is impossible to save the plants, they are simply destroyed.

Fungal infections, the source of which, as a rule, is excessive moisture due to frequent watering or heavy rain:

• verticillary wilting- the leaves turn yellow from below, and the stem withers
• powdery mildew- the plant is completely covered with white bloom
• rust- red spots are formed, the leaves turn yellow
• gray rot- the plants are covered with a gray bloom and begin to rot
• septoria- characterized by the appearance of yellowish spots

Various drugs are used for treatment (colloidal sulfur, copper oxychloride, Bordeaux liquid).

Do not forget that flower disease is easier to prevent:

• provide moderate watering
• do not thicken the planting
• carry out the autumn digging of flower beds
• remove plant residues
• destroy diseased plants in a timely manner

Why don't chrysanthemums bloom in the garden?

Chrysanthemums are grown for spectacular bright colors... And it is very offensive if the flowering of the plant does not occur or occurs with a delay. There may be several reasons:

• lack of light, chrysanthemums bloom well only in open sunny areas
• after wintering, the bush was taken out late for germination. This must be done at the beginning of March.
• the mother plant does not rejuvenate in time. Before planting a bush in the ground, be sure to thin it out.
• irregular feeding - do not forget to apply fertilizers in a timely manner during the period of active growth of green mass, bookmarking of buds, flowering
• drying out of the soil - the soil around the plant should always be slightly damp
• late varieties, flowering period which falls on November or December. It happens that the plant simply does not have time to cover with flowers before the arrival of severe frosts.

How to remove thrips and aphids in chrysanthemum?

Thrips and aphids are pests that can infect plants, including chrysanthemum. The flowers then lose their decorative effect, the leaves turn yellow and dry out. You can fight these insects with the help of special chemicals.

For home use:

• Fitoverm
• "Actellik"

For greenhouses or garden:

• "Vertimek"
• "Agravertin"
• "Spark"
• "Aktara"

Treat the affected plants 2-3 times at intervals of 7-8 days to get rid of the hatched insects. Besides, soapy water wipe the leaves.

You can also use folk methods:

• Fill half of the container with marigold stalks, add water and leave for two days
• Pour blooming celandine with water and insist for a day
• Pour the citrus peel (200 g) with boiling water (1 l). Insist 3 days
• dilute some flea shampoo in water
• make an infusion of tobacco and water
• place pelargonium next to the chrysanthemum. It is believed to repel insects.

If none of the listed remedies helps, unfortunately, you need to get rid of the flower in order to avoid infecting other plants.

Video: Growing chrysanthemums in the garden

Chrysanthemums are amazing flowers. When the trees no longer have a single leaf, and the air smells of winter, they stand out in bright spots against the background of a dull autumn landscape. These flowers persist for a long time in cut form, therefore they are used to compose autumn bouquets... For some reason, it is believed that it is possible to propagate a chrysanthemum only by dividing a bush or rooting a shoot, but in our article we will tell you how to grow this miracle from seeds.

There are a lot of varieties of chrysanthemums, botanists have counted about 700. They differ in the size of inflorescences, color, height of bushes, flowering time. Garden chrysanthemums are divided into 13 groups according to the type of their inflorescences. For example, if you take bush chrysanthemums, then they are distinguished into groups according to the following criteria:

1. Plants with inflorescences of double flowers with petals covering the middle are referred to as feathery chrysanthemums.
2. Chrysanthemums, similar to the first, but with more refined petals, resembling a brush, are called bristly.
3. An open core, which is framed by 1 or 2 rows of petals, a flat inflorescence, reminiscent of a chamomile, indicates belonging to the group of simple or semi-double chrysanthemums.
4. Similar to the previous inflorescence with petals imitating a spoon, refers to spoon-shaped chrysanthemums.
5. Small double flowers of the correct round shape, collected in inflorescences, are a sign of a pompom chrysanthemum.
6. The inflorescence is flat, and the middle is raised, lush - these signs belong to the anemone chrysanthemum.
7. The new type, which in its features resembles a feathery chrysanthemum, with longer petals, is called the fantasy chrysanthemum.

How to get chrysanthemum seeds

Chrysanthemum seeds are commercially available, but you can collect them yourself. In this case, you should know:

1. Seeds from small simple and semi-double flowers are easier to collect and their germination is good, but large-flowered varieties are difficult to breed in this way, because they produce very little seed.
2. Quality seeds produce early and medium flowering chrysanthemums. In late-flowering chrysanthemums, the seeds do not ripen.

So, in order to get seeds from the plant you like:

• we plant it in the spring in the garden as early as possible;
• water regularly, feed;
• stepchild;
• we make sure that on a small chrysanthemum there are from 5 to 8 stems, and on a large one - no more than 3;
• pinch, leaving only 1 bud on one stem. This improves the quality of the seeds and increases their number.

From plants that bloom in mid-summer, seeds are harvested while they are in the garden. With those that continue to bloom in the fall, you should do this:

1. Cover the bush with foil so that the flowers do not get wet if it is not possible to move it to the greenhouse.
2. Before freezing, transplant the chrysanthemum into a pot, bring it into the house and place it on a sunny windowsill. If the bush is grown in a greenhouse, then the receptacle can spoil the condensation. To prevent this from happening, protect it with gauze or agrofilm.
3. Collect the seeds as soon as the baskets are brown. This usually happens in late November and early December. Do not be late, otherwise they will crumble themselves.

Important : if the petals of your chrysanthemum are so long that they cover the middle, then they must be trimmed as they grow. So the place where the seeds are located will be better illuminated and ventilated, which will prevent rotting.

Chrysanthemum from seed

Chrysanthemum seeds are grown in two ways:

• by sowing seeds directly into the ground;
• through growing seedlings.

Seedless way

This method is the most accessible and least labor-intensive, but there is 1 drawback - you can appreciate the fruits of your labor only at the very end of summer, before chrysanthemums will not bloom. If you are ready to wait so long, then in May prepare the garden bed, and then:

1. Make holes about 25 cm apart.
2. Sprinkle them with warm water.
3. Place in each seat seeds - no more than 3.
4. Sprinkle with soil on top.
5. Cover with agrofiber or plastic wrap if it's still pretty cold. As soon as the first shoots appear, remove the shelter.
6. Take care of the seedlings. Loosen and remove weeds.
7. Top up with a highly diluted liquid fertilizer.
8. Remove excess plants after 3 leaves appear, leaving only the strongest plants one at a time in the nest. Jail the rest.

We grow seedlings

In order for chrysanthemums grown from seeds to bloom at the right time, planting should begin no later than March, for which:

• we prepare trays with a side height of 6-8 centimeters;
• we fill in the soil;
• lay out the seeds;
• sprinkle clean on top river sand... The thickness of the layer is not more than 1 cm;
• moisturize;
• cover with glass or tighten with foil;
• we withstand until shoots appear at average temperature 18 degrees C. Seeds will sprout in about 2 weeks;
• remove the glass, put the trays on the windowsill;
• moisturize and feed, highlight;
• we dive;
• we seat them in separate containers as soon as we see 3-4 real leaves;
• we transplant to a flowerbed in May, keeping the distance between plants 15-20 cm and 30 cm between rows.

How to prepare the soil for planting chrysanthemums with seeds

The composition of the soil in which the seeds are sown is important. It consists of an equal amount:

• white peat;
• humus;
• greenhouse land sifted.

After mixing all these components, the soil should be disinfected. For this purpose, it is placed on a stove heated to 130 degrees C or in a water bath.

Seed-grown chrysanthemum care

Having decided to breed chrysanthemums with seeds, planting and caring for them should be given Special attention in the first year.

What chrysanthemum loves

Having set yourself the task of growing a chrysanthemum from seeds, you should know in what conditions flowers are obtained that are not inferior in their beauty to exhibition specimens. Please note that this plant prefers:

• places well lit by the sun and protected from the wind;
• fertile soil. Optimally - easily permeable loams. Acidity pH from 6 to 6.5;
• good drainage.

Features of young plants

In the first year after planting chrysanthemums with seeds, young plants are somewhat different from older ones of the same variety:

• begins to bloom a week or two later;
• few cuttings;
• the flowers are larger.

Note : allows you to get strong chrysanthemum seeds, growing it in the form of a single stem.

Seedling care

For achievement good result, adhere to the rules for caring for chrysanthemum seedlings planted in the ground:

1. One young plant must cover an area of ​​at least 250x250 mm.
2. The number of dressings in the summer months is at least 3. At the same time, mineral and organic fertilizers... Nitrogen fertilizers, both organic and mineral, are especially important.

The rate of applied fertilizers per 1 sq. m:

• nitrogen - from 10 to 15 g;
• potash - from 10 to 16 g;
• phosphoric - from 15 to 20 g.

How to protect from disease

Unfortunately, sometimes plants get sick and are damaged by various pests. Therefore, in order for the seeds of chrysanthemums, the photo of which is posted below, to turn into beautiful flowers, it is necessary to carry out prevention and fight against all these misfortunes:

1. When feeding, add a drug such as Fitosporin to the solution.
2. After rain, treat the bushes with Quadrix or another similar preparation to prevent fungal and viral infections.
3. For pests such as caterpillars, leaf rollers, use Ratibor, Fitoverm, Aktar.
4. If an aphid attacked or a spider mite appeared, then insecticides are used, but when you do not like to use chemistry in your garden, then there is also such a recipe:

• dissolve laundry soap in water;
• spray the plants.

Korean chrysanthemum

This flower is a frost-hardy hybrid. garden chrysanthemum... There are a lot of varieties of this species. They are also divided into groups according to some criteria:

1. The size of the inflorescences. If they are within 100 mm, then this is a small-flowered chrysanthemum. More - large-flowered.
2. In the form of flowers, they are single and double-row, pompom, double, half double.
3. By flowering - some bloom very early, others only at the end of summer or even in autumn.

Height:

• up to 0.3 m - curb or low;
• up to 0.5 m - medium;

The flowers, collectively called Korean chrysanthemum, are grown from seeds in the same way as other chrysanthemums. There are some differences in care, especially for globular representatives. To make the bush look beautiful in the form of a lush ball, you must:

• separate the top of 100-150 cm of young shoots;
• pinch off shoots that appear in the future;
• bushes that have bloomed - cut flush with the ground;
• stems, the remains of which have survived until spring, should be removed as soon as young shoots appear;
• the plants must be replanted after a maximum of 3 years. In this case, the rhizomes are divided.

Consider: When growing Korean chrysanthemum from seeds, you should not expect to get an exact replica of the flower from which the seeds were collected. Most likely, the characteristics that distinguish the variety will not persist, but the plant will be strong and more adapted to local conditions.

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Cabbage soup from early young cabbage on beef broth - hearty, aromatic and easy to prepare. In this recipe, you will learn how to cook a delicious beef broth and cook light cabbage soup in this broth. Early cabbage cooks quickly, so they put it in the pot at the same time as the rest of the vegetables, unlike fall cabbage, which takes a little longer to cook. Ready-made cabbage soup can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. The present cabbage soup is tastier than the freshly cooked one.

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Once very popular under the name of room nettles, and then forgotten by everyone, Coleus today are one of the brightest garden and indoor plants... They are not in vain considered stars of the first magnitude for those who are looking primarily for non-standard colors. Easy to grow, but not so undemanding as to suit everyone, Coleus require constant monitoring. But if you take care of them, the bushes of velvety unique leaves will easily outshine any competitor.

Salmon ridge baked in Provencal herbs is a "supplier" of tasty pieces of fish pulp for light salad with fresh leaves of wild garlic. Champignons are lightly fried in olive oil and then watered apple cider vinegar... These mushrooms are tastier than regular pickled mushrooms and are better for baked fish. Ramson and fresh dill get along well in one salad, emphasizing the aroma of each other. The garlic pungency of wild garlic will saturate both the flesh of the salmon and the pieces of mushrooms.

A coniferous tree or shrub on the site is always great, and many conifers are even better. Emerald needles of various shades adorn the garden at any time of the year, and phytoncides and essential oils secreted by plants, not only aromatize, but also make the air cleaner. As a rule, most zoned adults conifers, are considered very unpretentious trees and shrubs. But young seedlings are much more capricious and require competent care and attention.

Sakura is most often associated with Japan and its culture. Picnics in the shade flowering trees have long been an integral part of the meeting of spring in the Land of the Rising Sun. The financial and academic year begins here on April 1, when the magnificent cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Therefore, many significant moments in the life of the Japanese are marked by their blossoming. But sakura grows well in cooler regions - certain species can be successfully grown even in Siberia.

I am very interested in analyzing how the tastes and addictions of people to certain foods have changed over the centuries. What was once considered tasty and was an object of trade lost its value over time and, conversely, new fruit crops conquered their markets. Quince has been cultivated for over 4 thousand years! And even in the 1st century BC. NS. about 6 varieties of quince were known, and even then methods of its reproduction and cultivation were described.

Delight your family and make themed Easter egg-shaped cottage cheese cookies! Your kids will be happy to take part in the process - they will sift the flour, combine all the necessary ingredients, knead the dough and cut out intricate figures. Then they will watch with admiration how the pieces of dough turn into real Easter eggs, and then with the same enthusiasm they will eat them with milk or tea. How to make such an original cookie for Easter, read our step by step recipe!

There are not so many decorative leafy pets among tuberous crops. And Caladium is a true star among the variegated inhabitants of interiors. Not everyone can decide to start a Caladium. This plant is demanding, and first of all - to care. But still, rumors about the extraordinary capriciousness of the Caladiums never justify. Care and attention will help to avoid any difficulties in growing caladiums. And a plant can almost always forgive small mistakes.

We have prepared a hearty, incredibly appetizing and simply elementary dish for you today. This gravy is one hundred percent universal, as it goes with every side dish: vegetables, pasta, or whatever. Gravy with chicken and mushrooms will save you in moments when there is no time or you don't want to think too much about what to cook. Grab your favorite side dish (you can do it ahead of time to keep everything hot), add the gravy and lunch is ready! A real lifesaver.

Among the multitude different varieties of these most popular vegetables, we will tell about three that differ great taste and relatively unpretentious conditions cultivation. Characteristics of the varieties of eggplants "Almaz", "Black Beauty" and "Valentina". All eggplants are medium-firm. For Almaz it is greenish, while for the other two it is yellowish-white. They are united by good germination and excellent productivity, but at different times. Skin color and shape are different for everyone.