Exotic vegetables: This is how you conjure up new taste experiences in your garden!
Exotic vegetables: This is how you conjure up new taste experiences in your garden!
Mexiko - The warm months are an excellent opportunity to try out new vegetables in your own garden. There are many exciting plants that not only offer aromatic taste experiences, but also promise a rich harvest. In the latest episode of the NDR garden podcast "in the green area", the cultivation of sensitive vegetable plants after the ice saints is discussed. Special recommendations are exotic varieties such as the Mexican mini cucumber, which is becoming increasingly popular. The Mexican Minige (Melothria Scabra) originally comes from Central America and has been cultivated there for centuries. This aspiring plant belongs to the family of pumpkin plants (cucurbitaceae) and is closely related to the classic cucumber. Their fruits are crisp and have a slightly sour taste, whereby they have roughly the size of grapes and visually small watermelons are similar. According to the NDR, the Mexican mini cucumber is ideal for full sun, warm places and can grow up to three meters high.
In addition to the mini cucumber, other interesting vegetables are also presented in the podcast. This includes the tomato "yellow pears", which impresses with its bright yellow color and the fruity sweetness. These small pears tomatoes can be harvested from July. Another exotic recommendation is the Andean berry, also called a captainer or physalis, which comes from the Andes in Peru and Chile. Their bright orange fruits are not only tasty, but also rich in vitamin C. Exotic plants like these not only ensure new taste experiences, but also enrich the garden with its variety of colors and shapes.optimal growing conditions
The Mexican minigle thrives particularly well in well -permeable, humus -rich soil and prefers sunny to partially shaded locations. High beds or protected corners in the garden are ideal for this. Before planting, the floor should be enriched with compost or rotted manure. The sowing can take place in the house from April, with the seeds sown into small pots. A temperature between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius is ideal. After the ice saints, the young plant can be placed in the open -edge or greenhouse. Direct sowing in the field is also possible from mid -May.
A crucial point in the care of the Mexican minigle is the use of stable tendril aids. These are necessary because the plant is a climbing plant and can become up to three meters high. Regular watering is essential to avoid waterlogging. Mulch layers can help keep moisture in the ground and reduce weed growth. In fertilization, the use of nettle or organic vegetable fertilizer is recommended to promote growth and fruit formation.
harvest and use
The first fruits of the Mexican minigle can be harvested 60 to 70 days after sowing. These small, olive graves are fresh, as a snack or in salads and are also ideal for inserting in vinegar or salt water. They can also be used as a set for cocktails or in salsa and chutneys.
The Mexican mini cucumber has proven to be easy-care, robust plant, which is hardly susceptible to pests and is increasingly gaining popularity in organic gardens. It is not only strong, but also scores with its space -saving growth shape. This makes it an attractive choice for every hobby gardener who wants to try new varieties and at the same time wants to sharpen the view.
For more information about the cultivation of cucumbers, tomatoes, physalis and Asia salads, further tips are available in the ARD audio library. Questions can be addressed to garden@ndr.de. Interested parties also learn more about the Mexican minigle and their specific add-on needs on bio-hobbygarten.de .
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