Cultivating Legumes on Balconies
2023-03-29
Increased urbanisation has left less space for growing our vegetables on farms unlike in our rural areas. So space is one of the biggest constraints for farming. But to eat a healthy diet you need to grow your food in your locality!
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Healthy Beans – Nutritional Values & Benefits
2023-03-28
Pulses like beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas are a simply delicious, naturally nutritious food. Because of this, most national and international dietary guidelines recommend eating more pulses. The suggested amount varies between at least one portion of 25 g dry/80 g cooked pulses per day - like in Portugal - up to 3 cups (720 mL) in the US per week.
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Multiplication of Legume Seeds
2022-09-19
"For small quantities, shelling can be done by hand. For larger quantities, you can beat the pods with a stick. You can also walk on them." Learn how to properly multiply your bean, faba bean and pea seeds!
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Chickpea
2022-09-08
Chickpeas are known as one of the oldest cultivated plants. Did you know that they can be differentiated in two types varying in seed, shape and colour? Learn all about the cultivation of chickpea in your garden!
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Soybean – Edamame
2022-07-31
Did you know that you can easily grow soybeans in your european garden?
From the most suitable soil, the plant's most common diseases, its characteristics and the best harvesting time, find everything you need to know for successfully growing edamame.
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Cooking Pulses from Dry Seeds
2022-06-10
Do you think cooking pulses is difficult? Have you ever asked yourself if and how you could prepare more of them?Discover details about soaking and cooking
times; the best cooking method depending on the pulse
species and the intended use...
We are here to help you!
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Faba bean
2022-06-10
Ever wondered how to cultivate Faba Beans? Having trouble finding the perfect soil conditions?
Here you will find everything, from the plant's characteristics to best cultivation practices, the bugs and pests to watch out for, and further fun facts.
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The Legume Manifesto
2022-06-10
The legumes are a very special diverse group of protein-rich plants that can help us eat better for the planet and for our health. They are defined by the butterfly-like flowers we can see in pea and bean plants.
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