{"id":50940,"date":"2023-10-29T18:03:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T16:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gnhm.gr\/sowing-in-november\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T13:20:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T10:20:36","slug":"sowing-in-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gnhm.gr\/en\/announcements\/sowing-in-november\/","title":{"rendered":"SOWING IN NOVEMBER"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fruits and Vegetables<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Arugula<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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One of the most aromatic and spicy herbs,<\/span><\/strong> very popular in Mediterranean cuisine, especially in Italy!<\/p>\n

It is eaten raw in salads or in cold sandwiches, on pizzas, or with pasta!<\/p>\n

It has rich nutritional value<\/strong>, as it is rich in minerals, vitamins and plant fibers, while it has minimal calories!<\/p>\n

Plant label:<\/span> <\/strong>common name Arugula
\nType (herbs, bushes, trees):<\/span><\/strong> Herb
\nMaximum height:<\/span><\/strong> 20 – 100 cm
\nLight preferences (shade, sun):<\/span> <\/strong>Sun
\nWater requirements (little, a lot):<\/span> <\/strong>Often and in small amounts
\nSoil preferences (type):<\/span> <\/strong>Plump and rich in nutrients
\nFlower colour:<\/span><\/strong> White and yellowish
\nSowed in (month of the year):<\/span> <\/strong>September, October and November
\nCold tolerance (low- high):<\/span><\/strong> Quite high, to -10\u02da C
\nHeat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span><\/strong> Ideally it needs 15-25\u02da C<\/p>\n

THE SECRETS OF ARUGULA<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Belongs to the same family, along with cabbage and broccoli<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 It has many health benefits, such as anti-cancer, strengthens bones and boosts immunity<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 In Roman times, arugula was used as a pain reliever<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 On the island of Ischia in Naples, a digestive alcoholic drink “rucolino”<\/span><\/strong> is produced from arugula.<\/p>\n

…AND THE ARUGULA TAG!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Click on the link 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!<\/span><\/b><\/span>
\nPlace the stick in the soil of the arugula you just planted!
\nThis way you will know which plant it is<\/strong>, especially later when you will grow many plants at the same time!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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\nLettuce<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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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”.<\/p>\n

It is the best known green, fresh vegetable – we eat its big leaves.<\/p>\n

Lettuce is eaten raw, alone or in salads, usually matched very well together with spring onion and dill.<\/p>\n

In Greece we also eat it cooked in lamb dishes, or in stew during Easter time (called mageritsa).<\/p>\n

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Lettuce\u2019s secrets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

It is a very well known vegetable since ancient times \u2013 was used in Greece and several other countries.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u2026.and lettuce\u2019s label!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Click the photo 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!\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>This way, you will know which plant it is<\/strong>, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Spinach<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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One of the most delicious and popular leafy vegetables!<\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

It has a high nutritional value and is rich in vitamins and antioxidants<\/p>\n

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THE SECRETS OF SPINACH<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

    Click the photo 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! <\/strong><\/span>This way, you will know which plant it is<\/strong>, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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    Radish<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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    A radish for the appetite, people say!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Plant label:<\/span><\/strong> common name Radish
    \nType (herb, bush, tree):<\/span> <\/strong>Herb
    \nMaximum height:<\/span><\/strong> 20 cm
    \nLight preferences (shade, sun):<\/span><\/strong> Sun
    \nWater requirements (little, a lot):<\/span> <\/strong>Medium, about 1-2 times a week
    \nSoil preferences (type):<\/span><\/strong> Plump potting soil
    \nFlower colour:<\/span><\/strong> White or purple
    \nSowed in (month of the year):<\/span><\/strong> September- November
    \nCold tolerance (low- high):<\/span><\/strong> Medium
    \nHeat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span><\/strong> Low<\/p>\n

    RADISH SECRETS:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7 Radishes have a strong taste and we eat them raw in salads.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7 They occur in many varieties,<\/strong> depending on the size, color and time it takes them to ripen.<\/p>\n

    \u00b7 They are known vegetables all over the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7 They get ready to eat in 40-50 days from the time they are planted!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u2026.and radish\u2019s label!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Click the photo 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! <\/strong><\/span>This way, you will know which plant it is<\/span><\/strong>,<\/span> especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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    Fresh Herbs<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Garlic<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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    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.<\/p>\n

    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
    \nsouvlaki).<\/p>\n

    Its close relatives include onions, and shallots.<\/p>\n

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    GARLIC’S SECRETS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u2022 The white part of the garlic we eat is its bulb, which is found inside the soil!<\/p>\n

    \u2022 It is very good for our health, because it reduces blood pressure, protects
    \nagainst colds, ameliorates the heart function and also acts as an antiseptic<\/p>\n

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    \u2026AND HERE IS THE GARLIC LABEL!<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    Click on the photo 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!<\/span><\/b><\/span>
    \nPlace the stick in the soil of the garlic you just planted!
    \nThis way you will know which plant it is<\/strong>, especially later when you will grow many plants at the same time!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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    Flowering Plants<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Tulip<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    When one hears the word tulip, Holland definitely comes to mind!<\/span> This flower has become the symbol of the Netherlands, even though it comes from Central Asia!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    It is one of the most beautiful and impressive flowers, that we plant in autumn and forms meadows full of beautiful colors!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Plant label:<\/span><\/strong> common name Tulip
    \nType (herb, bush, tree):<\/span><\/strong> Herb
    \nMaximum height:<\/span><\/strong> Up to 70 cm
    \nLight preferences (shade, sun):<\/span><\/strong> Sun
    \nWater requirements (little, a lot):<\/span><\/strong> Around one time a week
    \nSoil preferences (type):<\/span><\/strong> Rich in nutrients
    \nFlower colour:<\/span> <\/strong>Red and yellow, less often pink and white
    \nSowed in (month of the year):<\/span><\/strong> October and November
    \nCold tolerance (low- high):<\/span><\/strong> High
    \nHeat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span><\/strong> Low<\/p>\n

    Tulip\u2019s secrets:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7 In Byzantine times, the tulip was the symbol of Constantinople.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7 Tulip symbolizes eternal love<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7 On Chios island there are 4 types of tulips that we call “lilies”<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7 Plant the tulip bulb, at a depth of 8 to 10 cm,<\/span><\/strong> with the nose upwards<\/p>\n

    \u00b7 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”<\/span> <\/strong>and in Latin this changed to “tulipa”.<\/p>\n

    Click on the photo below, adjust the size, print, cut with scissors the border and stick that paper tag on an ice cream stick!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Then place the stick into the soil of the tulip you planted!<\/strong> This way you will know which plant it is since you are growing multiple plants at the same time\u2026!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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    Freesia<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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    A very beautiful, flower with an unusual appearance – it resembles a cob, before its flowers bloom- and a strong fragrance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    It belongs to the Iris family and has bulbs<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Plant label:<\/span><\/strong> common name Freesia
    \nType (herb, bush, tree):<\/span><\/strong> herb
    \nMaximum height:<\/span><\/strong> 10 – 70 cm
    \nLight preferences (shade, sun):<\/span><\/strong> Sun
    \nWater requirements (little, a lot):<\/span> <\/strong>A lot, 1-2 times a week
    \nSoil preferences (type):<\/span><\/strong> Rich in nutrients
    \nFlower colour:<\/span><\/strong> White, yellow, orange, blue, maroon, red, purple, pink or a combination thereof
    \nSowed in (month of the year):<\/span><\/strong> October and November
    \nCold tolerance (low- high):<\/span> <\/strong>Quite enough
    \nHeat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span> <\/strong>Quite enough<\/p>\n

    Freesia\u2019s secrets:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7 It symbolizes unconditional love, innocence, friendship and trust<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7 It was discovered in southern Africa, where it was called lily of the valley
    \n<\/strong>
    \n…AND THE FREESIA LABEL!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Click on the photo below, adjust the size, print, cut with scissors the border and stick that paper tag on an ice cream stick!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Then place the stick into the soil of the freesia you planted!<\/strong> This way you will know which plant it is since you are growing multiple plants at the same time\u2026!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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    Below you will find a list of plants you can sow during November. Among the plants we eat are arugula, lettuce, spinach and radish. Among the plants we smell: garlic. Among the decorative plants: freesia and tulip. This is a photo of the arugula!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":50941,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[197],"class_list":["post-50940","post","type-post","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-announcements"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gnhm.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50940","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gnhm.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gnhm.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gnhm.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gnhm.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50940"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gnhm.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50940\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gnhm.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50941"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gnhm.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50940"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gnhm.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50940"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}