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GARDENING

THE VEGETABLE
PATCH
Chickpeas are grown around the
world in dry areas, so there’s no
reason why they won’t thrive in your
garden, even without pampering.
The peas are packed full of
nutrients and energy.
Carrots are full of crispy
deliciousness because they are a
store of food and water to keep the
plant going through dry conditions.
That said, they’ll taste better if
you do give them regular water.
Remember that carrots are a cool-
weather crop, so plant them in
autumn.
Jerusalem artichokes produce
beautiful sunflower-like blooms
on stems up to 2m high. Once
the plant has died down in winter,
a scrabble around its base will
reveal a treasure of edible tubers.
These allow the plant to survive all
conditions, and the following spring
you will have more green shoots
poking through the soil.
Okra is a plant that many of us
aren’t used to eating, never mind
growing, but it is as tough as it is
delicious. Full sun, well-draining
soil and warm weather will give
you a great crop – you might
have to stake the plants if they
grow too tall.
For more information visit
www.lifeisagarden.co.za

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