See below all the flowering plants

Rose is probably the most well-known flowering plant found in gardens, parks and balconies and is rightly considered the queen of flowers, a symbol of love beauty all over the world. Roses have been known since ancient times, and they still impress with their beautiful colors and unique fragrance. They can be planted all year round, with the color of their flowers being proportional to the variety of each rose. They are very resistant to cold. The stem of the plant is armed with sharp prickles, as do the leaves on their tips.

Plant label:
Common name Rose

Type (herb, shrub, tree):
shrub

Maximum height:
It depends on the variety

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
A lot, so that the soil doesn’t dry

Soil preferences (type):
Rich in nutrients

Flower color:
Dark red, red, orange, pink, or white

Sowed in (month of the year):
All year round

Cold tolerance (low- high):
High

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Quite enough

Rose’s secrets

Through time, poets in the whole world have written about roses, while many painters have included them in a huge variety of compositions.

“The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a book adored by children and adults like no other. It has been translated into 500 languages! This unique fairy tale makes observations about life, adults, and human nature – it explains the power of love between a small boy and a rose.

“Beauty and the Beast” is also a very old but well-known fairy tale, talking about the importance of a rose, which still enchants children, 260 years after the time it was written!

Apart from its beauty and fragrance, roses give us an excellent quality of essential oil, which we get from the petals of the flower, and is used in cosmetics. Rose petals or flower buds are sometimes used to flavor ordinary tea, or combined with other herbs to make herbal teas.

Since ancient times, one can see that roses were used for their many medicinal properties. People used them for headaches and for healing eyes, ears, gums, and bleeding.

There is evidence for medicinal use of rose in ancient Greece as early as 1600 BC. but also in ancient Egypt, China and India. However, the homeland of the rose is Persia.

Rose has been a wellness favorite for centuries. It promotes healthy skin, while soothing irritations and acting as a natural skin cleanser. Rose is rich in vitamin C and significantly treats wrinkles.

And the Rose Label

Click below, adjust the size, print, cut with scissors the border and glue that paper label on an ice cream stick! Then put the stick in the soil of the Rose you planted! This way you will know which plant it is, especially when you sow and grow several plants at the same time…!

It is a well-known flower, cultivated in gardens and parks. It is abundant in forests and meadows.Its name, anemone, means “daughter of the wind” – it comes from the Greek word anemos (wind). The Ancient Greeks believed that these plants bloomed only when the wind blew. There are more than 60 different species of anemone.

Plant label:
common name Anemone

Type (herb, bush, tree)
herb

Maximum height
Usually up to 15 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun)
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot)
A lot, so that the soil doesn’t dry

Soil preferences (type)
Rich in nutrients

Flower colour
Red, dark purple, light purple, pink, or white

Sowed in (month of the year)
September to November

Cold tolerance (low- high)
Quite enough

Heat tolerance (low – high)
Quite enough

Anemone’s secrets

In Eastern cultures anemone is a symbol of illness or bad luck, while in Western cultures it is a symbol of protection from negative thoughts and actions.
The ability of the flower to close at night and open in the morning means the prediction of something that will happen soon (like rain).
Herbalists in the Middle Ages used it as a medicine for headaches.
Today it is rarely used due to its toxic ingredients.
The name of the flower is associated with an ancient myth describing the love of Adonis and Aphrodite that didn’t last long. When the wind blows it makes its buds bloom and after another blast its petals scatter far away…

And the Anemone Label

Click below, adjust the size, print, cut with scissors the border and glue that paper label on an ice cream stick! Then put the stick in the soil of the Anemone you planted! This way you will know which plant it is, especially when you sow and grow several plants at the same time…!

A sun … in a flower! After all, it gets its name from the fact that the flower “follows” the sun! It comes from America and is a particularly tall plant with hairy toothed leaves. A spectacular summer flower with a bright yellow color on the outside and brown on the inside. It is destroyed by the cold of winter.

Plant label:
common name Sunflower

Type (herb, bush, tree)
herb

Maximum height
From 1 to 3 meters

Light preferences (shade, sun)
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot)
Around one time a week

Soil preferences (type)
Rich in nutrients with good drainage

Flower color
Yellow

Sowed in (month of the year)
Springtime until June

Cold tolerance (low- high)
Very low

Heat tolerance (low – high)
High

Sunflower’s secrets

It is of great economic importance.
It is cultivated for a wide variety of its products, such as:
Its oil, sun oil, which is found in the sunflower seeds – it is mainly used for frying.
Its seeds – the sunflower seeds that are eaten by both humans and birds.
Fuel, biodiesel
Decorative plant, because of its impressive flowers.

AND THE SUNFLOWER LABEL

Click below, adjust the size, print, cut with scissors the border and glue that paper label on an ice cream stick! Then put the stick in the soil of the sunflower you planted! This way you will know which plant it is, especially when you sow and grow several plants at the same time…!

One of the most popular and beautiful ornamental plants with trumpet-shaped flowers and a huge variety of colors! It is the easiest way to fill our gardens and balconies with color, since it blooms quickly and its flowering lasts from spring to autumn!

Plant label:
common name Petunia

Type (herb, bush, tree):
herb

Maximum height:
20 to 60 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
A little (2 times a week/in hot weather every 2 days)

Soil preferences (type):
Rich in nutrients

Flower colour:
white, yellow, red, orange, pink, purple and black

Sowed in (month of the year):
Late February to April

Cold tolerance (low- high):
Low, up to 3ο C

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Quite enough, up to 35ο

THE SECRETS OF THE PETUNIA

It is a “cousin” of potato, tomato, pepper, eggplant and tobacco and is native to South America!
Can be combined with other flowers such as pansy, violet and dogwood.
In order for the flowers to be full and its colors to be more vivid, it must always be exposed to the sun.
We smell its aroma more strongly at dusk and more at night, while at noon it hardly smells at all!

AND THE PETUNIA LABEL

Click below, adjust the size, print, cut with scissors the border and glue that paper label on an ice cream stick! Then put the stick in the soil of the Petunia you planted! This way you will know which plant it is, especially when you sow and grow several plants at the same time…!

One of the most beautiful and colorful ornamental plants, a typical Mediterranean plant with lush vegetation! It can be seen in many different colors and it beautifies our gardens, balconies and pots! It blooms for a long time and grows almost everywhere, without no requirements!

Plant label:
common name Snap dragon

Type (herb, bush, tree):
Herb

Maximum height:
15 – 120 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
A lot, during summer, every day

Soil preferences (type):
Plump and rich in nutrients

Flower color:
white, yellow, purple, orange, red and more…

Sowed in (month of the year):
February to March

Cold tolerance (low- high):
High, even at -8ο C

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Quite

THE SECRETS OF SNAP DRAGON

Its name comes from its flowers, that open and close when pressed from the sides.
When in a place with strong winds, it needs support because its stem is very soft and can break easily.
Its most common enemies are aphids and brown spots on its leaves! To avoid brown spots, one has to water it in the morning, carefully, not to over-water!
Older common names for snap dragon include: dragon’s flower, lion’s mouth, and toad’s mouth!

AND HERE IS THE SNAPDRAGON’S LABEL

Click below, adjust the size, print, Cut the border with scissors and glue this paper tag on an ice cream stick! Place the stick in the soil of the Snapdragon you just planted!
This way you will know which plant it is, especially when you grow many plants at the same time!

This is a beautiful flower, with many different colors like the rainbow’s. That’s why it is called Iris, (name of the ancient Greek goddess of the rainbow!) It is planted in autumn and in the spring time it gives us enchanting colorful flowers that beautify our balcony and our garden! Its beauty made of Iris a favorite painting subject of famous artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet.

Iris symbolizes faith, hope, purity, and communication – each color symbolizing something different.
It belongs to the same family together with crocus, freesia etc.
It is used as an aromatic and medicinal herb.
During the Middle Ages, the iris flower was associated with the French monarchy.
The Botanical Department of the Goulandris Natural History Museum has published a species of Iris new to science, which was named Iris hellenica.

Click below, adjust the size, print, cut with scissors the border and stick that paper tag on an ice cream stick! Then place the stick into the soil of the iris you planted! This way you will know which plant it is since you are growing multiple plants at the same time…!

A very beautiful, flower with an unusual appearance – it resembles a cob, before its flowers bloom- and a strong fragrance. It belongs to the Iris family and has bulbs.

Plant label:
common name Freesia

Type (herb, bush, tree):
herb

Maximum height:
10 – 70 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
A lot, 1-2 times a week

Soil preferences (type):
Rich in nutrients

Flower colour:
White, yellow, orange, blue, maroon, red, purple, pink or a combination thereof

Sowed in (month of the year):
October and November

Cold tolerance (low- high):
Quite enough

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Quite enough

Freesia’s secrets

It symbolizes unconditional love, innocence, friendship and trust.
It was discovered in southern Africa, where it was called lily of the valley.

AND THE FREESIA LABEL

Click below, adjust the size, print, cut with scissors the border and stick that paper tag on an ice cream stick! Then place the stick into the soil of the freesia you planted! This way you will know which plant it is since you are growing multiple plants at the same time…!

It is one of the most beloved, popular, blooming and beautiful winter flowers, with characteristic black balls in the center of its flower. Panses form amazing “carpets” in large pots, flower beds, and gardens.

The Greek national poet Kostis Palamas inspired by the beauty of flowers has mentioned pansy, in the lines of his poem “In the garden” where he writes:
“In the garden the roses were laughing at me, the violets out of their veils sent me their freshness greetings. And I passed. The odorless meditative pansies stared at me, unmoving. And I stood by them”

Plant label:
common name Pansy

Type (herb, bush, tree):
herb

Maximum height:
Around 20 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
A little, 2 – 3 times a week

Soil preferences (type):
Rich in nutrients

Flower colour:
Yellow, orange, red, burgundy, purple, white, blue or colorful combinations

Sowed in (month of the year):
October

Cold tolerance (low- high):
Very high, even in -15°C

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Quite

Pansy’s secrets

It got its name from the French “Penser”, which means I think. This happened, because in the past, when a man wanted to show a woman he was thinking of her, he offered her pansies.
Its colorful flowers are used by famous chefs to decorate dishes!
It is the official symbol of Osaka in Japan.
It is also widely used in Phytotherapy, as one of its active ingredients is the main ingredient in today’s aspirin, helping us overcome headaches and dizziness.

AND THE PANSY LABEL

Click below, adjust the size, print, cut with scissors the border and stick that paper tag on an ice cream stick! Then place the stick into the soil of the pansy you planted! This way you will know which plant it is since you are growing multiple plants at the same time…!

When one hears the word tulip, Holland definitely comes to mind! This flower has become the symbol of the Netherlands, even though it comes from Central Asia! It is one of the most beautiful and impressive flowers, that we plant in autumn and forms meadows full of beautiful colors!

Plant label:
common name Tulip

Type (herb, bush, tree):
Herb

Maximum height:
Up to 70 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
Around one time a week

Soil preferences (type):
Rich in nutrients

Flower colour:
Red and yellow, less often pink and white

Sowed in (month of the year):
October and November

Cold tolerance (low- high):
High

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Low

Tulip’s secrets

In Byzantine times, the tulip was the symbol of Constantinople.
Tulip symbolizes eternal love.
On Chios island there are 4 types of tulips that we call “lilies”.
Plant the tulip bulb, at a depth of 8 to 10 cm, with the nose upwards.
It is said that the tulip got its name from its resemblance to the turban, a type of hat worn by many people in the Middle East. The turban is also referred to as “toliban” and in Latin this changed to “tulipa”.

Click below, adjust the size, print, cut with scissors the border and stick that paper tag on an ice cream stick! Then place the stick into the soil of the tulip you planted! This way you will know which plant it is since you are growing multiple plants at the same time…!

Everyone agrees that it is one of the most beautiful plants of autumn, with an intense, intoxicating aroma and colorful flowers! Mikis Theodorakis has also mentioned the hyacinth, in his well-known song “Boat on the shore” with the lyrics saying: “Boat on shore, boat on shore, pot with hyacinth and basil”.

We find it in flower beds, in large gardens, as well as in pots on balconies.

Plant label:
common name Hyacinth

Type (herb, bush, tree):
herb

Maximum height:
Up to 30 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
A lot, so that the soil doesn’t dry

Soil preferences (type):
Rich in nutrients

Flower colour:
Purple, blue, yellow, pink, red or white

Sowed in (month of the year):
October

Cold tolerance (low – high):
Quite enough

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Quite enough

Hyacinth’s secrets

In ancient times it was considered a favorite flower of the goddess Aphrodite and symbolized love and beauty.
It has a very strong aroma and a lot of pollen – this is the reason it gathers many bees around it.
Possibly toxic to cats, dogs, and humans.
It can also bloom in water! To achieve this, we take a special jar with a narrow neck and put the hyacinth bulb in the upper part, in such a way that it is at a breathing distance from the water in the jar.

AND THE HYACINTH LABEL

Click below, adjust the size, print, cut with scissors the border and stick that paper tag on an ice cream stick! Then place the stick into the soil of the hyacinth you planted! This way you will know which plant it is since you are growing multiple plants at the same time…!

“A little rose-flowered bird, tied with a thread, with his curled wings in the sun it flies.” This is a poem by a well-known Greek poet, Yannis Ritsos about the cyclamen.

Cyclamen is the flower that informs us autumn is coming and one of the most beautiful wild flowers of Greece. It blooms with the first rains, creating a spectacular colorful carpet of flowers. Its flower looks like a small butterfly or bird, ready to fly, while its leaves are heart-shaped and come in various shades of green.

Plant label:
common name Cyclamen

Type (herb, bush, tree):
Herb

Maximum height:
8-35 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Shade

Water requirements (little, a lot):
A little, about 2 times a week, when the soil dries

Soil preferences (type):
Plump and rich in nutrients

Flower colour:
Purple, pink, fuchsia, red or white

Sowed in (month of the year):
September

Cold tolerance (low – high):
Medium

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Low, very sensitive in high temperatures

CYCLAMINE’S SECRETS

After the end of flowering time, when its leaves turn yellow, we say cyclamen “sleeps”, i.e. falls into dormancy, to rest. It will wake up when we water it again in early September.
It symbolizes fertility, tranquility and honesty.
Because of its long flowering period, cyclamen has also been associated with the concept of deep and everlasting love and devotion.
Scientific studies report that cyclamen bulbs contain a substance capable of effectively treating the symptoms of sinusitis.

Click below, adjust the size, print, cut with scissors the border and stick that paper tag on an ice cream stick! Then place the stick into the soil of the cyclamen you planted! This way you will know which plant it is since you are growing multiple plants at the same time…!

See below all fresh herbs

One of the most popular herbs of the Greek cuisine. It is consumed either raw, finely chopped in salads, but also cooked in traditional soups, like bean soup (knows as “fasolada”) and fish soup while it is also present in meat dishes, giving its distinct taste! It is very beneficial for our health, since it is rich is iron, calcium, phosphate and vitamins C, B1, B2 and Κ.

Plant label:
common name Celery

Type (herb, bush, tree):
Herb

Maximum height:
90 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
A lot, it needs watering

Soil preferences (type):
Rich in nutrients

Flower color:
White or green

Sowed in (month of the year):
April to August (summer sowing)- it is also sowed in autumn

Cold tolerance(low-high):
Medium, not below -3ο C

Heat tolerance(low-high):
Low, ideally 16-20ο C

THE SECRETS OF CELERY

Its most well-known varieties, apart from traditional celery, are celery and celeriac.
It belongs to the same family as Parsley, having bigger leaves.
Its intense aroma comes from an essential oil it contains, which gives it both digestive and tonic properties!
Since the ancient times, Romans and Greeks used it in cooking and the Chinese as medicine.
The ancient Greeks used to offer celery wine to winners of the games as a symbol of honor and valor.
It was also considered a mourning plant, because at funeral ceremonies, mourners wore wreaths of celery.

AND THE CELERY’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the celery you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

One of the most useful and popular aromatic plants one can grow in a mediterranean garden! In addition to its beauty as a decorative plant, it is widely used in cooking, as it adds a unique taste in our food, since it is perfectly combined with lemon marinated meats and baked potatoes. It also flavors fish, vegetables, soups, even several sauces! It is also a “miracle” herb, with many medical uses due to its oil!

Plant label:
common name Rosemary

Type (herb, bush, tree):
Bush

Maximum height:
1 – 2 meters

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
Little, once or twice a week

Soil preferences (type):
General purpose plant soil or a special one for aromatic plants

Flower color:
Purple, white, pink, or blue

Sowed in (month of the year):
February – early March

Cold tolerance (low- high):
High

Heat tolerance (low – high):
High

THE ROSEMARY SECRETS

It belongs to the same family as peppermint.
Its Latin name Rosmarinus means rose of the sea!
Helps memory, heart, and eyes to function properly!
Its oil is used for purposes of fragrant bodily perfumes or to emit an aroma into a room
It is also used as a cosmetic for the face and hair, as it has beneficial properties for the skin and for hair growth!

AND THE ROSEMARY’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the rosemary you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

Garlic is present in the folklore of many cultures. European folk beliefs considered garlic a powerful ward against evil eye, demons and vampires. To ward off vampires, garlic could be worn, hung in windows, or rubbed on chimneys and keyholes.

Apart from… folklore, garlic is used as food flavoring, as it has a very nice spicy taste, and for medicinal purposes, as it is very good for our health! It can be eaten raw, grilled, boiled, in sauces, in salads, in pickles, but also in our favorite Greek… tzatziki (sauce with yoghurt, put in traditional dish of
souvlaki). Its close relatives include onions, and shallots.

Plant label:
common name Garlic

Type (herbs, bushes, trees):
Herbs

Maximum height:
30 – 50 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
Some, 2 times per week

Soil preferences (type):
Plump and rich in nutrients

Flower colour:
White, pink and purple

Sowed in (month of the year):
October, November, December

Cold tolerance (low- high):
High, even in frost

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Low, it cannot grow in temperature higher than 25˚ C

GARLIC’S SECRETS

The white part of the garlic we eat is its bulb, which is found inside the soil!
It is very good for our health, because it reduces blood pressure, protects against colds, ameliorates the heart function and also acts as an antiseptic.

AND HERE IS THE GARLIC LABEL

Click below, adjust the size, print, Cut the border with scissors and Glue this paper tag on an ice cream stick!Place the stick in the soil of the garlic you just planted!

They say that oregano got its name from the Greek words mountain (oros) and splendor, (ganos). It is considered as the brilliant plant of the mountain. Oregano is the best-known herb of Greece since ancient times, with a characteristic aroma and taste.

Greek oregano is considered one of the best in the world! We rub its aromatic leaves – usually dried – and use them in many Greek dishes, mainly in grilled meats and in the well-known “village salad” (horiatiki)!

Plant label:
common name Oregano

Type (herb, bush, tree):
herb

Maximum height:
Up to 70 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
A little, it is drought tolerant

Soil preferences (type):
Rich in nutrients

Flower color:
White, light purple

Sowed in (month of the year):
March – April

Cold tolerance (low- high):
Cold resistant

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Heat resistant

THE OREGANO SECRETS

It can be cultivated even in stony soils – we find it everywhere in Greek nature.
It is a relative of basil, rosemary, thyme, dittany, mint and sage.
In ancient Greece oregano was used as a decoction against swelling.
Its essential oil can help with toothache.
It has many more healing properties: in addition to swelling, it helps with coughs, rheumatism, and high blood pressure.

AND HERE IS THE OREGANO LABEL

Click below, adjust the size, print, Cut the border with scissors and Glue this paper tag on an ice cream stick!Place the stick in the soil of the lavender you just planted! Place the stick in the soil of the oregano you just planted! This way you will know which plant it is, especially later when you will grow many plants at the same time!

One of the most popular herbs of the Mediterranean cuisine, which flavors our food and gives them a special aroma in a minute! It is used in salads, soups, pies, and various sauces. It is rich in nutrients and is very beneficial for our health.

Plant label:
common name Dill

Type (herb, bush, tree):
herb

Maximum height:
40 to 60 cm

Light preferences:
(shade, sun) Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
Quite often, in small quantities, in wintertime only when the soil is dry

Soil preferences (type):
Rich in nutrients

Flower color:
Yellow and orange

Sowed in (month of the year):
March to June

Cold tolerance (low- high):
Quite low, but not below 0˚ C

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Quite high, not higher than 35ο C

THE SECRETS OF DILL

Its characteristic smell is reminiscent of aniseed.
It belongs to the same family as other herbs, such as fennel, cumin, anise, etc.
Ancient Greeks made perfume from its flowers and put it in various wines that named them “dill wines”.
Also, ancient Greeks crowned the winners with flowering branches of dill and athletes anointed their bodies with the essential oil of the dill fruit to relax their muscles!
It is used for colic pains that babies have, as a diuretic and enhances breathing.

AND THE DILL’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the dill you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

Parsley is a herb that matches…with almost every dish, that’s why we call someone “parsley”, when one can be found and adapted in any environment! Parsley is one of the most favorite herbs. We grow it in our garden, or our balcony. Its aromatic leaves are used in salads, pies and many more recipes, giving a special taste and aroma to a great number of dishes!

Plant label:
common name Parsley

Type (herb, bush, tree)
Herb

Maximum height
40 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun)
Sun (shade in the summer)

Water requirements (little, a lot)
Frequently and in small amounts

Soil preferences (type)
Enriched

Flower colour
Greenish – yellow

Sowed in (month of the year)
January until September

Cold tolerance (low – high)
High, resistant to frost

Heat tolerance (low – high)
High, as long as the soil is moist

SECRETS OF PARSLEY

In ancient Greece it was called petroselino (stone celery).
It is very high in iron (more than any other green vegetable) and contains vitamins A, B, C (3 times more vitamin C than an orange).
It helps in the digestion process.
The ancient Greeks used it as an aromatic herb but also as a medicine for various diseases, while the Roman gladiators always used it in their juices to gain strength.

AND HERE IS THE PARSLEY LABEL

Click below, adjust the size, print, Cut the border with scissors and Glue this paper tag on an ice cream stick!Place the stick in the soil of the lavender you just planted! Place the stick in the soil of the parsley you just planted! This way you will know which plant it is, especially later when you will grow many plants at the same time!

One of the most famous and favorite aromatic plants, is lavender. In Greece, it can be found in every garden and every veranda! Its purple flowers beautify our home, protect our clothes inside closets and their scent calms and relaxes us!

LAVENDER’S SECRETS

Lavender expels mosquitoes and moths from our closets.
Lavender essential oil helps fight stress & insomnia.
Lavender drink helps with headaches, stomach aches and insomnia and stress.
Lavender oil helps with redness and burns.

AND HERE IS THE LAVENDER LABEL

Click below, adjust the size, print, Cut the border with scissors and Glue this paper tag on an ice cream stick!Place the stick in the soil of the lavender you just planted! Place the stick in the soil of the lavender you just planted!
This way you will know which plant it is, especially later when you will grow many plants at the same time!

“I’ll be the basil at the window!”, says a Greek song! Basil is the most favorite plant pictured on every Greek postcard! You have seen it on balconies, all over Greece. And yet, it is said that basil travelled from India to Greece, at the time of Alexander the Great! Since then, it has become the most famous plant in our country and it smells great!

Plant label:
common name Basil

Type (herb, bush, tree):
herb

Maximum height:
30 to 50 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
A lot, so that the soil doesn’t dry

Soil preferences (type):
Rich in nutrients

Flower color:
White, light purple

Sowed in (month of the year):
April – May

Cold tolerance (low- high):
Low

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Quite enough

THE BASIL’S SECRETS

Basil repels mosquitoes.
Basil tea helps digestion and fights anxiety.

AND THE BASIL’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the basil you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

See below all fruits and vegetables

In Greece, during wintertime, it’s nice to see a chestnut seller by an outdoor corner, so one can buy a small paper cone with roasted chestnuts which warm one’s hands in the frost! The cultivation of chestnut trees has been known since ancient times for its sweet and delicious fruit. The chestnut fruit is found inside a thorny hard case that opens when the fruit ripens.

Inside the chestnut case there may be one, two or even three fruits. Chestnuts are eaten boiled or roasted, they make excellent flour and can easily substitute potatoes. They have less fat than other nuts.They are used in confectionery and cooking. They are used in the stuffing of Christmas turkey, while the glazed chestnut is an exquisite winter dessert.

Plant label:
common name Chestnut

Type (herbs, bushes, trees):
Tree

Maximum height:
10 – 15 meters

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
A lot

Soil preferences (type):
Acid soil, rich in nutrients

Flower colour:
Yellow

Sowed in (month of the year):
During winter

Cold tolerance (low – high):
Quite high

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Low, sensitive in temperatures over 25ο C

CHESTNUT’S SECRETS

It belongs to the beech family together with oak.
Chestnuts are rich in nutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin B complex and iron. They help in proper functioning of the intestine.
Xenophon, an ancient Greek philosopher, called it the “bread tree”, because chestnut could replace bread, or even an entire meal, as it is rich in both carbohydrates and proteins. Even today we call chestnut the “bread tree”!
Before the spread of potatoes and corn, in some remote mountainous parts of Europe, where cereals did not grow, chestnuts played a very important role in the diet of many people and let them survive during wintertime.
In addition to humans, chestnuts are also eaten by deer, squirrels, bears, wild boars, some birds, and even cows!

AND THE CHESTNUT’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and glue this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the Chestnut you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

Cabbage is a leafy green, pale green or purple plant grown as a biennial vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads. It is closely related to broccoli and cauliflower. A cabbage generally weighs between 500 and 1,000 grams. Smooth-leafed, firm-headed green cabbages are the most common ones.

Type (herbs, bushes, trees):
Herb

Maximum height:
40 – 60 cm the 1rst year, 1,5 m. the 2nd year

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Full sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
Often and in small amounts, keep the soil moist

Soil preferences (type):
Rich in nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium

Flower colour:
White and yellow

Sowed in (month of the year):
March to August

Cold tolerance (low- high):
Quite high, but not in the frost

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Ideally it needs 20-26˚ C

CABBAGE’S SECRETS

Cabbage was most likely domesticated somewhere in Europe before 1000 BC.
It was also employed by European sailors to prevent scurvy during long ship voyages at sea.
Cabbage can be prepared in many ways: It can be pickled, steamed, roasted, sautéed, braised, or eaten raw, as a salad. Raw cabbage is a rich source of vitamin K, vitamin C, and dietary fiber.
In Greece, cabbage is used for “dolmades”, as its big leaves, when steamed are used to envelop minced meat. It is very well-known and very tasty dish, served with egg- lemon sauce.
Many European and Asiatic names for Cabbage derive from the Celto-Slavic root cap, meaning “Head”.

AND THE CABBAGE’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and glue this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the Cabbage you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

Pepper cultivation is well known since ancient times. Peppers have a wide variety of colors, and flavors. Some peppers are sweet, some more spicy and some are really hot! The pepper fruit occurs in large variety of shapes, from narrow, small conical, to large and bulky ones.

Peppers can be grilled, stuffed with cheese, rice or minced meat. They are a well-known ingredient of the famous Greek cottage salad (horiatiki). One can find peppers pickled, as an appetizer, in sauces, in soups, served with meat or seafood, or as a base for several spices.

Plant label
common name Pepper

Type (herb, bush, tree)
herb

Maximum height
Up to 75 centimeters when well supported

Light preferences (shade, sun)
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot)
Its roots must be moist

Soil preferences (type)
Rich in nutrients

Flower color
White

Sowed in (month of the year)
Springtime

Cold tolerance (low- high)
Low – it is damaged below 12οC

Heat tolerance (low – high)
High

PEPPER’S SECRETS

It comes from Mexico. Columbus brought it from America to Europe.
Pepper is a key ingredient in Mexican cuisine, but is also used in all national cuisines.
Pepper takes its name from the Spanish pimento which means pepper.
There are 50 different types of pepper (sweet and hot).
Its fruit is cut when it is still green. If we let it ripen further, it turns yellow or even dark red.
In countries with very warm climate, people eat a lot of hot pepper, as it makes the body sweat and thus, helps to lower its temperature.
It has vitamin A and C. Hot peppers give us paprika, chili, cayenne, bucovo. They are also the basis for tabasco hot sauce.
Hot peppers burn us a lot because they contain a chemical substance called capsaicin.

AND THE PEPPER’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and glue this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the Pepper you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time! Beneath you will find the labels of Pepper and Chily Pepper.

Who hasn’t eaten popcorn, out of a big cardboard box, while watching a cinema movie? Corn derives from Mexico, where it has been used as food for humans since ancient times. Today it is cultivated all over the world, with the largest production in America. It is a tall annual plant that reaches up to the height of 3 meters!

It has long narrow green leaves and is cultivated for its yellow seeds, that form rows in a characteristic elongated shape. Corn is used to make a type of dough that is further makes the tortilla, a flat pie used as bread. Corn oil is also known. It is lighter and less nutritious than olive oil.

Plant label:
common name Corn

Type (herbs, bushes, trees):
Herb

Maximum height Up to:
300 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
The soil must be moist

Soil preferences (type):
Plump and rich in nutrients

Flower color:
Blue and violet

Sowed in (month of the year):
During springtime

Cold tolerance (low- high):
Low tolerance in cold

Heat tolerance (low – high):
High tolerance in heat

THE CORN’S SECRETS

In his diary, Christopher Columbus wrote that in 1492 he saw a strange new plant in Cuba. He brought this to Spain. It turned out the strange plant was… corn!
In Greek, corn is called “aravositos”, which means the wheat of the Arabs, because it entered our country from North Africa, around 1600 AD.
Popcorn is corn that has popped after being heated too much. Corn can pop because unlike other grains, it has a kernel with a husk that protects it from moisture and has a thick starch filling. This allows the pressure to build up inside it until it finally “pops”.

AND THE CORN’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and glue this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the corn you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

One of the most popular vegetables of our kitchen, spring onion can be used in many different dishes and recipes, adding flavor to our food! It has a pleasant taste, so it is often eaten raw in salads! It is rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins, but low in calories, so it is ideal for those who watch their diet!

Plant label:
common name Spring onion

Type (herbs, bushes, trees):
Herbs

Maximum height:
40 – 50 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
Some, small quantities every 4 – 5 days

Soil preferences (type):
Soft, with a good drainage

Flower color:
White, white – greenish and purple

Sowed in (month of the year):
Year round

Cold tolerance (low- high):
Low

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Low, ideally it needs 15˚ C

FRESH ONION’S SECRETS

It belongs to the same family as garlic and leek.
The underground part of the spring onion is called the bulb and it is basically the dry onion that we put very often in our food!
It is very popular in Asia, where it is used in almost all recipes!

AND THE SPRING ONION’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and glue this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the spring onion you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

One of the most well-known winter vegetables, chicory can grow wild, in the fields, but it can also be easily cultivated in our garden! It has a characteristic bitter taste, which is why it is also called bitter chicory. It is rich in fiber, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamins, but low in calories, so it is ideal for those who watch their diet!

Plant label:
common name Chicory

Type (herb, bush, tree):
herb

Maximum height:
10 – 20 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun, but short hours of sunshine

Water requirements (little, a lot):
A lot, small quantities every 4- 5 days

Soil preferences (type):
Rich in nutrients, with good drainage

Flower color:
purple

Sowed in (month of the year):
October to January

Cold tolerance (low- high):
High

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Low

THE CHICORY SECRETS

We eat its leaves, either boiled, with olive oil and lemon, or raw as a salad. But very often it accompanies meat or fish, in several recipes.
It has many varieties and types: wild white, wild red, tame, Italian, radicchio and the famous stamnagathi.
It is well known since ancient times!

AND THE CHICORY LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the chicory you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

One of the most aromatic and spicy herbs, very popular in Mediterranean cuisine, especially in Italy! It is eaten raw in salads or in cold sandwiches, on pizzas, or with pasta! It has rich nutritional value, as it is rich in minerals, vitamins and plant fibers, while it has minimal calories!

Plant label:
common name Arugula

Type (herbs, bushes, trees):
Herb

Maximum height:
20 – 100 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
Often and in small amounts

Soil preferences (type):
Plump and rich in nutrients

Flower colour:
White and yellowish

Sowed in (month of the year):
September, October and November

Cold tolerance (low- high):
Quite high, to -10˚C

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Ideally it needs 15-25˚C

THE SECRETS OF ARUGULA

Belongs to the same family, along with cabbage and broccoli.
It has many health benefits, such as anti-cancer, strengthens bones and boosts immunity.
In Roman times, arugula was used as a pain reliever.
On the island of Ischia in Naples, a digestive alcoholic drink “rucolino” is produced from arugula.

AND THE ARUGULA TAG

Click below, adjust the size, print, cut the border with scissors and glue this paper tag on an ice cream stick! Place the stick in the soil of the arugula you just planted! Place the stick in the soil of the arugula you just planted! This way you will know which plant it is, especially later when you will grow many plants at the same time!

One of the most popular summer vegetables, not only in our diet, but also in literature and life! Jack and the Beanstalk is a well known fairy tale, and you’ ve certainly heard the saying “a bean fills a bean bag!” Green beans are eaten in salads but also as an oily tomato based vegetarian dish! They are rich in vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, minerals and proteins and are ideal for those who watch their diet, as they are low in calories (90% water)!

THE SECRETS OF GREEN BEANS

Its origins are from America and “travelled” to Greece in the middle of the 17th century.
Some varieties of beans give us dry beans, such as “giant beans” (called gigantes in Greek) and black-eyed beans!

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the beans you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

The melon Cucumis melo, is one of the most well-known and beloved summer fruits. The word melon can refer to either the plant or specifically to the fruit. Botanically, a melon is a kind of berry, specifically a "pepo". The fruit of the melon plant is related to cucumber, zucchini, squash and watermelon, belonging to the very large family of Cucurbitaceae.

There are many varieties of melons, which differ in:

shape: round or oval,
skin: thick or thin,
color of the skin: yellow or greenish,
skin surface: smooth or striated,
fleshy part: solid, juicy, soft or hard
color of the flesh: off-white, yellow, or orange.

THE SECRETS OF MELON

Melons originated in Africa, or hot valleys of Asia, Iran and India. Melons were among the first crop species in ancient times. It is known that melons have been grown by the ancient Egyptians (with references from 2,400 BC).
Ancient Greeks and Romans cultivated melons in the whole Mediterranean, while Columbus brought them to America, in 1492.
Melon is considered a luxury item and is usually offered as a gift in Japan.
The two most famous types of melon in Greece are: the banana melon (with yellowish skin and round shape) and the one grown in Argos – a place in the Peloponnese, hence its name Argo melon (having a very long and narrow shape, with strong ridges).
When someone has a long and narrow skull, Greeks call him/her Argo melon headed.
One can roast its seeds and eat them as passatembo (pumpkin seeds).

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the melon you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

Watermelon, a cousin of melon and squash, is a type of climber plant, occuring in large varieties. Known since ancient times, watermelon has a huge fruit, which inside is red colored, has a sweet taste and many small black seeds. Its very thick and tough skin is green colored, often streaked with darker green on the outer layer, while it is white on the inner part. The weight of a watermelon can reach several kilograms. China is the country with the largest production of watermelon in the world.

In Greece, watermelon ripens during summertime and is considered as the most refreshing summer fruit! We relish it in … large slices or in fruit salads. We can also put it in a blender and make a nice watermelon juice! In several parts of Greece, the white part of the watermelon is used to make syrup watermelon sweet!

THE SECRETS OF WATERMELON

Watermelon contains sugar by 6 – 8%, but mainly water by 91%. Like many other fruits, it contains vitamin C.
Very often people check to see if a watermelon is good to buy by tapping it lightly around the middle: they say that if the watermelon makes a "hollow" sound it is a proof of good quality, otherwise it is not ripe.
In many open street markets in Greece, during summer, one can hear the seller of watermelons shouting "I stab them all". Meaning that he has the intention to cut a piece of the watermelon, so that the potential buyer can see the good quality of the watermelon.

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the watermelon you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

Known since ancient times, it is said eggplant’s origin is Indian. Its fruit occurs in various shades of purple, from very dark ones (called flaska), to white (the Santorini ones). Eggplant has an oblong shape and a fleshy texture with many seeds. It is very tasty- it is used in many Mediterranean dishes. Especially during summer, greek tavernas serve several traditional dishes, from eggplant salad and fried eggplants, to the world famous moussaka! China has the largest world production of eggplant, followed by India and Turkey. In Europe, the first country in eggplant production is Italy, followed by Spain and Greece. Half of Greek eggplant is grown in Crete!

THE SECRETS OF EGGPLANT

“Tsakonian” eggplants (grown in the Peloponese) are particularly well-known in Greece: they are long-shaped, narrow,purple with whitestripes and very tasty.
Because eggplants are long and narrow, when we fill it with minced meatand cover it with béchamel sauce, we call it a “small shoe”(papoutsaki).
In Greece, an eggplant festival is organized during summer in Leonidio, where visitors can try many eggplant recipes!
In the Peloponese, one can even try sweet eggplant in syrup!

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the eggplant you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

One of the most delicious and popular leafy vegetables! Spinach flavors our dishes and can be eaten raw in salads, or in recipes with pasta, rice, vegetables, meat, cuttlefish and of course…in the well known Greek dishes: spinach pie and spinach rice! It has a high nutritional value and is rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

Plant label:
common name Spinach

Type (herbs, bushes, trees):
Herbs

Maximum height:
30 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
It needs moisture, so often in spring and summer time

Soil preferences (type):
Plump and rich in nutrients

Flower colour:
Greenish

Sowed in (month of the year):
October, November, December

Cold tolerance (low- high):
High, even in frost

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Low, it prefers coolness

THE SECRETS OF SPINACH

It firstly appeared in China around 700 BC, as a gift to the emperor from the king of Nepal!
Belongs to the same family with beets, quinoa and chard.
Spinach has a high iron content and is thus ideal for patients with anemia.
Due to its neutral taste, it matches well with all kinds of food!
It helps in the good functioning of the intestine and strengthens our immune system.

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the spinach you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

Lettuce is used as a synonym for money. We say “is there any lettuce?”, asking whether there is money involved. Also, when we want to describe one who spends money without thinking, we say “he spreads money just like lettuce leaves”.

It is the best known green, fresh vegetable – we eat its big leaves. Lettuce is eaten raw, alone or in salads, usually matched very well together with spring onion and dill. In Greece we also eat it cooked in lamb dishes, or in stew during Easter time (called mageritsa).

Plant label:
common name Lettuce

Type (herbs, bushes, trees):
Herb

Maximum height:
20 – 25 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
Some, it needs moisture

Soil preferences (type):
Plump and rich in nutrients

Flower colour:
Greenish

Sowed in (month of the year):
October, November, December

Cold tolerance (low- high):
Quite, but not in frost

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Quite, (ideally it needs a temperature of 15 – 25˚ C)

LETTUCE’S SECRETS

It is a very well known vegetable since ancient times – was used in Greece and several other countries.
It derives from Asia. There are many varieties today, from the simple, common lettuce – what we call romana – there is a French variety, iceberg, lola, Chinese, and other lettuces, that come in various colors, from dark green to red, transforming our salads to colorful dishes.
Lettuce contains a lot of water and small amounts of fiber. Its most important nutrients are vitamin A and potassium. Lettuce is also a source of vitamin C, calcium and iron.

AND LETTUCE’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the lettuce you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

It really looks like a tiny tree and is the cauliflower “cousin”! Broccoli is one of the tastiest and healthiest winter vegetables. It can be eaten raw or boiled in salads, pickled, in velouté vegetable soups, even “au gratin”! Having a rich nutritional value it is beneficial for our health and ideal for those who choose a low calorie diet!

BROCCOLI’S SECRETS

The name broccoli is Italian, meaning the flowering top of a cabbage.
It belongs to the same family as cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts!
The green “tree shaped” part we eat is not the broccoli’s fruit, but its flower!
It’s an Italian vegetable, known since the Roman Empire!
One cup of broccoli has as much vitamin C as one orange!

AND BROCCOLI’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and glue this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the broccoli you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

One of the most popular vegetables, cauliflower is planted in the summer in order to enjoy it in the winter! We could say that cauliflower is broccoli’s… “cousin”! It can be eaten in many different ways: raw, combined with other vegetables, boiled as a salad with lemon or vinegar dressing, au gratin, in soups, cooked with tomato sauce or even pickled!

Lately, it is becoming increasingly popular as pizza crust, instead of dough! It has high nutritional value and plenty of health benefits! It is also perfect for people who are on a weight loss diet, since it has very few calories!

CAULIFLOWER’S SECRETS

We eat the white part of it, which is actually the plant’s flower!
It comes from Eastern Mediterranean countries, and people also referred to it in ancient Greece and Egypt.
It belongs to the same family of broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts!
The less we cook it…the better, as it retains higher nutritional value!

AND CAULIFLOWER’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the cauliflower you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

A very tasty vegetable, complimenting many Greek dishes. The most distinctive characteristic of the leek is its green and oblong leaves! It can be sautéed in a pan and consumed plain or paired with bread, or even in an omelet! It is also included in several Greek dishes cooked with olive oil, such as spinach – rice, leek – rice, peas or green beans…

Leek is a perfect ingredient for winter soups, tarts and pies – it’s smoothly combined with minced meat, chicken and bacon! It is rich in vitamins A, B , C and K and has many health benefits!

LEEK’S SECRETS

It’s closely related to onions, scallions and garlic.
It was one of the main components of Egyptian and Mesopotamian diet since 2.000 BC, as well as the ancient Greek and Roman diet.
Ancient Greeks used leeks as medicine for sore throat. Τhey also believed that it made their voices stronger!
Leeks are a great source of iron and are beneficial for the heart. Τheir juice can lower blood pressure!

AND THIS IS THE LEEK’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the leek you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

What’s cooler and crisper than a fresh cucumber during summer, which also whets the appetite! This is a very “humble”, simple vegetable, which we cut into salads, especially in the traditional Greek salad, called Horiatiki! While we can buy it all year round, the cucumber is a summer fruit. We consume it either raw or pickled.

It is an ingredient of the very well-known tzatziki, (yogurt salad) but we also find it in cold juices and smoothies during summer. It is rich in vitamins A, B, C and K and it is very good for our health.

Plant label:
common name Cucumber

Type (herbs, bushes, trees):
Herb

Maximum height:
It is a creeping plant

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
Its roots must be moist

Soil preferences (type):
Plump and rich in nutrients

Flower colour:
Yellow

Sowed in (month of the year):
March and April

Cold tolerance (low- high):
Low – it is damaged below 12οC

Heat tolerance (low – high):
High

THE CUCUMBER SECRETS

It probably comes from India.
The ancient Greeks knew cucumbers and used them in their diet.
It is one of the few vegetables that has 95% of water!
It belongs to the same group as pumpkin, melon, and watermelon.
There are varieties with different sizes, from very small (which is used pickled) to very large, which we buy by the piece.

AND CUCUMBER’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the cucumber you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

Red, delicious, and juicy, tomato is the queen of the vegetable garden! It is used in all cuisines, either raw in salads, with our favorite Greek salad (called Horiatiki), or cooked with fish, legumes, and pizzas or as a sauce for meats, risotto, and pasta! Tomato matches with almost everything! It is rich in vitamins and nutrients and it is very good for our health!

Plant label:
common name TOMATO

Type (herb, bush, tree):
herb

Maximum height:
Up to 3 meters when well supported

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
Its roots must be moist

Soil preferences (type):
Rich in nutrients

Flower color:
Yellow

Sowed in (month of the year):
Mid-February to late April

Cold tolerance (low- high):
Low – it is damaged below 12οC

Heat tolerance (low – high):
High

TOMATO’S SECRETS

It belongs to the same family as potato, eggplant, and pepper.
It is a fruit, not a vegetable! Aztecs were the first to cultivate it in South America. Tomato arrived in Europe much later, around 1500 AD.
The Italians called it Pomo d’oro, which means golden apple, and the French pomme d’amour, which in Greek was translated as apple of love. We only have the name tomato since 1835.
In the past it was thought to as a poisonous fruit because it resembles the poisonous belladonna plant, but the only toxic part of it is the leaf.
There are many different varieties in size (from small cherry tomatoes to large ones, often baked stuffed with rice herbs and spices) and color (red, pink, yellow and green).

AND TOMATO’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the potato you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

This is the food of many herbivorous animals, especially hares. One can see many bunnies, Bugs Bunny being the famous one gnawing it! Carrot is considered as one the most favorite vegetables of young and old, with a bright orange color, crunchy in its bite and sweet in taste! It is eaten raw, in salads, in juices, together with fruit, cooked in dishes like bean salad, and even in desserts like carrot cake!

Plant label:
common name Carrot

Type (herbs, bushes, trees):
Herb

Maximum height:
Up to 150 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
The soil must be moist

Soil preferences (type):
Plump and rich in nutrients

Flower color:
White, pink and yellow

Sowed in (month of the year):
February to April

Cold tolerance (low- high):
High tolerance in cold

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Low tolerance in heat

THE CARROT’S SECRETS

It is one of the few tasty roots that humans can eat.
Carrot is known all over the world since ancient times.
It belongs to the same family as dill, celery, fennel and parsley.
While the orange color has prevailed, there are carrots in several other colors, including purple, white, green, and yellow.
It is one of the most nutritious vegetables: it is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants and is very good for our health.

AND CARROT’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the carrot you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

“You’ve blushed like a beetroot” we say to someone when their cheeks are all red! One of the most beloved and delicious vegetables, is the red beetroot, that paints our tongue and teeth red when we eat it! This is the reason we use the juice of boiled beetroots to dye eggs during Easter! We eat beetroots raw, but mostly boiled in salads, both its bulbs and leaves, while some people make beetroot juice!

Plant label:
common name Beetroot

Type (herb, bush, tree):
herb

Maximum height:
150 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
Quite a lot, so that the soil remains moist

Soil preferences (type):
Rich in nutrients

Flower color:
Green, reddish

Sowed in (month of the year):
February to April

Cold tolerance (low- high):
Quite high, but not in frost

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Low, (ideally 15 – 25˚C)

THE BEETROOT’S SECRETS

We also call it “reddish”.
It is rich in vitamins, fiber, proteins and is very good for our health.
Its juice helps lower our blood pressure, but also lowers the fatigue.
It has been cultivated since ancient times.
Known varieties are chard and sugar beetroot, from which we get sugar!

AND BEETROOT’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the beetroot you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

A radish for the appetite, people say!

Plant label:
common name Radish

Type (herb, bush, tree):
Herb

Maximum height:
20 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
Medium, about 1-2 times a week

Soil preferences (type):
Plump potting soil

Flower colour:
White or purple

Sowed in (month of the year):
September- November

Cold tolerance (low – high):
Medium

Heat tolerance (low – high):
Low

RADISH SECRETS

Radishes have a strong taste and we eat them raw in salads.
They occur in many varieties, depending on the size, color and time it takes them to ripen.
They are known vegetables all over the world.
They get ready to eat in 40-50 days from the time they are planted!

AND RADISH’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the radish you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

Fried, roasted or boiled, potatoes are one of the most favorite foods of everyone, young and old!
Plant label: common name Potato

POTATO’S SECRETS

It belongs to the same family as tomatoes, eggplants and peppers.
Its first Greek name was geomilo meaning “apple of the earth”.
Potatoes grow underground, in the soil, at the plant’s roots and are called tubers.
Potatoes originate from Peru, where they were cultivated before 5.000 BC. In Greece, they were first imported by Ioannis Kapodistrias after the Greek Revolution of 1821

AND POTATO’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the potato you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!

Zucchini is one of the most famous summer vegetables in Greece! Zucchinis are eaten boiled, as a salad, roasted and fried and are a key ingredient in many delicious summer dishes such as zucchini pie, backed zucchinis with potatoes, eggplants, and other summer vegetables (called briami) and stuffed zucchinis (with rice, or minced meat).

Plant label:
common name Zucchini

Type (herb, bush, tree):
Herb

Maximum height:
30 – 50 cm

Light preferences (shade, sun):
Sun

Water requirements (little, a lot):
A lot, so that the soil remains moist

Soil preferences (type):
Rich in nutrients

Flower color:
Yellow

Sowed in (month of the year):
April – May

Cold tolerance (low- high):
Low, it is sensitive to cold

Heat tolerance (low – high):
High, as long as there is efficient water

ZUCCHINI’S SECRETS

It belongs to the same family as cucumber, watermelon, melon, and pumpkin.
It is rich in vitamins and nutrients, but has few calories.
In Kefalonia and Zakynthos islands zucchinis are called “baby birds”.
It derives from America.

AND ZUCCHINI’S LABEL

Click below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the pumpkin you planted! This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!