Growing jute plants in a container in August 2024
Young Jute plant is an edible abundant leafy green vegetable in a garden, which is a member of genus Corchorus classified under the subfamily Grewioideae of the family Malvaceae, growing in 2024
Depending on the region, jute leaves are also called edewu, ayoyo, and rau day, pat pata, and many other names. Jute leaves tend to have a bitter taste, although their taste might vary depending on their age. The top part of the plants can be harvested, young are typically more tender and flavorful, while older leaves may be earthier and more fibrous.
Since jute leaves have a slippery texture, they’re often used as a thickening agent in soups, and curries. They’re quite versatile and can be found frozen, fresh, or dried. Jute leaves are low in calories and contain numerous important vitamins and minerals.
Cooked jute leaves tend to offer higher amounts of vitamins and minerals, because they contain three times the amount of raw leaves. Although jute leaves aren't among the top food allergens, it's recommended to avoid them if people experience any side effects after consuming them.
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In my garden - more summer Vegetables
From star - bottle gourd, red and green long beans, yellow tomato, plum tomatoes
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Holy Basil #tulsi #holybasil #herbs
Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as holy basil or tulsi or tulasi is an aromatic perennial tropical plant 2024
Holy basil is a perennial flowering plant from the mint family.
Though it is a common cooking herb, it has some medicinal properties.Holy basil has been used to reduce stress, treat ulcers, relieve joint pain, and more. It is called the queen of herbs.
The holy basil plant is revered in Hinduism as a manifestation of the goddess Lakshmi (Tulsi), the principal consort of the god Vishnu. The plant is especially sacred to Vaishnavaties (devotees of Vishnu), and the Lord Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu, is said to wear a garland of holy basil leaves and flowers around his neck. The plant is grown in many Hindu homes, often in the courtyard in a dedicated four-sided structure, and the presence of a holy basil plant is believed to increase piety, foster meditation, purify, and protect.
Devotees commonly worship in the morning and evening with mantras and offerings of flowers, incense, or water from the Ganges. Even the ritual act of watering and caring for the plant, usually undertaken by the women of the house, is considered worshipful and meritorious. Holy basil is cultivated at many temples, and the woody stems of plants that have died are used to make beads for sacred japa mala.
The beginning of the Hindu wedding season is marked by a festival known as Tulsi Vivah, in which homes and temples ceremonially wed holy basil to Vishnu.
Water infused with the leaves is often given to the dying to help elevate their souls, and funeral pyres are commonly fitted with holy basil twigs with the hopes that the deceased may obtain moksha and be liberated from the cycle of rebirth.
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Cucumber Flowers in a Summer Vegetable Garden
#containergardening #vegetableharvest #amaranthleaves #vegetablegarden
Hello! Good morning, Good afternoon or Good evening according to your time zone! I am showing my garden what I started in the last week of May this year. This is what I wanted to grow. This is beginner friendly and without any chemicals. I do compost in place of container gardening. That means no additional work for compost turning or extra smell. In addition, no kitchen waste goes to the garbage bin and makes healthy soil. It's a very little step but worthy in terms of earth and earth creatures. Growing your own food is very fun and healthy. Pick up veggies from the garden that you need to make a recipe for that day totally relaxing. Try your own and get excited. Thanks for watching! Have a wonderful day!
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Summer Vegetable Garden in July, 2024
containergardening #vegetableharvest #bottlegourd #vegetablegarden
Hello! Good morning, Good afternoon or Good evening according to your time zone! I am showing my garden what I started in the last week of May this year. This is what I wanted to grow. This is beginner friendly and without any chemicals. I do compost in place of container gardening. That means no additional work for compost turning or extra smell. In addition, no kitchen waste goes to the garbage bin and makes healthy soil. It's a very little step but worthy in terms of earth and earth creatures. Growing your own food is very fun and healthy. Pick up veggies from the garden that you need to make a recipe for that day totally relaxing. Try your own and get excited. Thanks for watching! Have a wonderful day!
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Fresh Homegrown Organic Green Leaves Lettuce Plants in a Garden 2024
Green leaves lettuce may look like romaine, but not the same. It has a different taste and is a great substitute for romaine or iceberg lettuce. Green leaf lettuce is soft and tender with a very mild flavor. The greener the leaves, the more nutrients it provides. All lettuce varieties are low in calories, so any choice is a clear winner.
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An apple seedling is from planting an apple seed in a plant pot filled with soil
I have some apple tree seedlings that I started as an experiment from overwintering apple seeds in spring. They simply came up from kitchen compost. The seedlings are about 2 inches high and have about three to four leaves.
There is one very important aspect to know when propagating apple trees from seeds. The apple trees you purchase in a nursery are produced by grafting because apple seeds are very unreliable. The seeds found in the apple are the result of cross-pollination between two different species or varieties of apples. This makes each seedling a genetically unique individual with unpredictable traits; for example, seedlings sprouted from your ‘Gala’ apple might produce tiny red crab apples. You will have years invested in these seedlings before finding out if they will produce an edible or flavourful apple.
That being said, experimenting with growing different kinds of trees from seed can be fun, and it is a great project for kids as well. It’s a good way to get them connected with the origins of the food they eat.
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Summer Vegetable Garden and harvest in June 2024
#containergardening #vegetableharvest #amaranthleaves #vegetablegarden
Hello! Good morning, Good afternoon or Good evening according to your time zone! I am showing my garden what I started in the last week of May this year. This is what I wanted to grow. This is beginner friendly and without any chemicals. I do compost in place of container gardening. That means no additional work for compost turning or extra smell. In addition, no kitchen waste goes to the garbage bin and makes healthy soil. It's a very little step but worthy in terms of earth and earth creatures. Growing your own food is very fun and healthy. Pick up veggies from the garden that you need to make a recipe for that day totally relaxing. Try your own and get excited. Thanks for watching! Have a wonderful day!
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Full Bloomed Kale flowers in vegetable garden 2024
Kale flowers are edible, and they offer a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire!
Kale buds, also known as kale flowers, kale florets, or kale raab, are the unopened flower heads that appear on mature kale plants. They emerge when kale starts bolting (producing flowers) in late spring to early summer.
These tightly wrapped, green clusters of tender little flowers are called florets and have a delightful texture and flavor when young.
You can eat kale flowers, and you’d be missing out if you didn’t. They belong to the Brassica family, which includes other familiar veggies like broccoli, mustard greens, and cabbage.
Kale flowers like broccoli raab (rapini). Rapini is the flowering top of the broccoli plant, and it’s sold with tight clusters of flower buds. Similarly, Chinese broccoli (gailan) is enjoyed for its little flower buds.
Fun fact: The head of broccoli and cauliflower is actually the flower bud of those plants! They were selectively bred to produce large amounts of flowers compared to other Brassica cultivars.
Enjoy Kale Flowers:
Raw: You can pick kale flowers as soon as they appear and eat them raw. They add a unique texture and slightly sweet flavor to salads.
Cooked: Kale flowers are also delicious when cooked. Try them in stir-fries or incorporate them into other dishes.
Nutritional Benefits: These little blossoms contain vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrients like calcium, contributing to a healthy diet.
When to Harvest Kale Flowers: Kale flowers are most commonly seen in the spring, as plants naturally complete their growth cycle.
Incorporating kale flowers into your cooking is a unique opportunity to utilize every part of the plant.
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Kale flowers in Spring vegetable garden
Kale flowers are edible, and they offer a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire!
Kale buds, also known as kale flowers, kale florets, or kale raab, are the unopened flower heads that appear on mature kale plants. They emerge when kale starts bolting (producing flowers) in late spring to early summer.
These tightly wrapped, green clusters of tender little flowers are called florets and have a delightful texture and flavor when young.
You can eat kale flowers, and you’d be missing out if you didn’t. They belong to the Brassica family, which includes other familiar veggies like broccoli, mustard greens, and cabbage.
Kale flowers like broccoli raab (rapini).
Rapini is the flowering top of the broccoli plant, and it’s sold with tight clusters of flower buds. Similarly, Chinese broccoli (gailan) is enjoyed for its little flower buds.
Fun fact is: The head of broccoli and cauliflower is actually the flower bud of those plants! They were selectively bred to produce large amounts of flowers compared to other Brassica cultivars.
Enjoy Kale Flowers: like
Raw: You can pick kale flowers as soon as they appear and eat them raw. They add a unique texture and slightly sweet flavor to salads.
Cooked: Kale flowers are also delicious when cooked. Try them in stir-fries or incorporate them into other dishes.
Nutritional Benefits: These little blossoms contain vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrients like calcium, contributing to a healthy diet.
When to Harvest Kale Flowers: Kale flowers are most commonly seen in the spring, as plants naturally complete their growth cycle.
Incorporating kale flowers into your cooking is a unique opportunity to utilize every part of the plant.
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Easy Cucumber Tomatoes Salad
Hello! I have shown how to make fresh basil and Cottage Cheese Salad dressing in previous video with ingredients. Enjoy healthy clean eating! Thanks for watching! Have a wonderful day!
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