mung beans. alfalfa. clover. radish. Are green peppers good for pregnancy? Produce containing Vitamin C, like oranges, strawberries, bell peppers, and broccoli, support the baby’s growth and improves iron absorption. Foods that have iron, such as beans, lentils, green leafy vegetables, meat, and spinach all support the mother’s body inRead More →
Use one gallon water per pound of prepared vegetables. Put vegetable in blanching basket and lower into vigorously boiling water. Place lid on blancher. The water should return to boiling within 1 minute, or too much vegetable is being used for the amount of boiling water. How do you blanchRead More →
Answer From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. Juicing is no healthier than eating whole fruits and vegetables. Juicing extracts the juice from fresh fruits or vegetables. The liquid contains most of the vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals (phytonutrients) found in the fruit. Are smoothies a good way to get vegetables? ConsumingRead More →
Carrots like sandy soil and don’t grow well in clay soils, or in very stony ground. In this case, grow in pots or raised beds. Carrots fork if there is too much nitrogen in the soil. Add manure to the bed the previous autumn and let it break down. WhatRead More →
Potato peels still contain a high amount of starch. Their high starch content offsets their fiber content, making them difficult for a rabbit to digest. Potato peels are just as bad for a rabbit’s gut as the white flesh inside. What veg is good for rabbits? Your rabbit can eatRead More →
The sweet alyssum has tiny flowers that attract delicate beneficial insects, such as predatory wasps. Plant sweet alyssum alongside bushy crops like potatoes, or let it spread to form a living ground cover under arching plants like broccoli. Where should I plant my alyssum? Choose a location that has fullRead More →