Plants - Page 6

When to cut watercress? Its very small leaves, with a peppery taste, can be harvested all year round. Growth is rapid and harvesting begins about 1 month after sowing. If necessary, cut off the larger leaves at the base of the rosette and leave the rest to grow. How to cut the Alenois rocket? Harvesting, storage and use of Alenois cress When the shoots reach a height of about 10 cm, they are cut flush with the ground, as required, and eaten immediately. How to use watercress? Watercress can be eaten in soup like watercress, but it is raw, in the form of sprouted seeds or young shoots, that it retains its best flavours and nutritional properties. It can also be eaten as sprouted seeds (plate). How to drink watercress? They are particularly good with sandwiches. But they can also be eaten as an aperitif by toasting them with a little salt. It can also be sprinkled on the table...

What are the benefits of coriander? Its main actions are digestive, stimulating (it stimulates the appetite), invigorating, anti-infectious and antibacterial". - lists Christelle Lassort, naturopath and therapist in alternative medicine. Thanks to its vitamin K and flavonoid content, it is also an antioxidant. How to use coriander powder? Where to use...

Is lemongrass a perennial plant? Lemongrass is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. Not very resistant to the cold, it prefers to be grown in a pot, sheltered from the extreme cold. How can I overwinter lemongrass? Cultivation: watering and overwintering As we have already said, the plant does not tolerate cold temperatures...

How do you keep chives in place? Chive leaves can be preserved, especially if you prune the whole plant. Wash them in clean water and dry them by spreading them on a cloth. Then store them carefully in a freezer bag and put them in the freezer. How do you keep your chives under control...

What is the difference between chives and onions? Chives (Allium fistulosum) belong to the Amaryllidaceae family, closely related to onions. Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) belong to the lily family (Lilliaceae). These are the two cousins. Chives do not form bulbs, only a thickening at the base of the bulb.

How to grow chervil? How to sow chervil? With a claw, loosen the soil to a depth of 20 cm, incorporating a few shovelfuls of old leaf compost. Level the surface with a rake and draw, with a trowel and a line, furrows 2 cm deep and 25 cm apart.

Which recipes can be prepared with chervil? Chervil is often used as a seasoning for salads, dressings and soups, but it can also be used to season omelettes, meat, fish, shellfish, fromage blanc, sauces (such as béarnaise and gribiche) and vinegar.

What is the difference between caraway and cumin? Caraway is the most common herb in the world, but it should not be confused with cumin (Cuminum cyminum): although their seeds are similar and belong to the same family, their botanical type is different. Also, cumin is fruitier than caraway, which has a more fruity taste...

Where does cardamom come from? It is believed to have originated from the Abar Coast, a region of India where pepper is also cultivated. Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is a herbaceous rhizome plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, from which the dried fruits (capsules) of the spice of the same name are obtained. What spice is it?

Do nasturtiums grow back every year? Unless the so-called natural seedlings, from the seeds of previous years, make them appear spontaneously in the beds and flowerbeds the following year. Or, in the case of marigolds, if the winter is very mild, which gives them a few months of respite. Why are my nasturtiums dying?