Superfood from local areas
Superfoods are currently not only proverbially on everyone's lips, but chia seeds, goji berries, quinoa and co. are already part of everyday life. If you want to consume these superfoods, however, you have to resort to imported goods from faraway countries, because they usually need tropical climates to grow. If you want to use domestic alternatives, you don't have to look far - a garden or balcony is usually enough.
Superfoods are foods, especially fruits and vegetables, which have higher health benefits than other foods due to their nutrient content.
Often, much-praised superfoods come from faraway countries. There is something mythical and unknown about them. The hint of exoticism makes us believe that superfoods from far away are significantly more valuable than local foods. However, this is not the case: plants that meet the definition of superfoods also grow in local gardens and at Swiss producers.
Superfood from the balcony
The superfood trend continues. Everywhere, foods with great ingredients for health are advertised. Often these have come a long way and have exotic names. There are also plants with super properties in our nurseries. And the best thing is that you can grow them yourself - often even on your balcony.
Superfoods are supposed to help with weight loss, maintain a youthful appearance and, in any case, promote health. Foods from faraway countries with sounding names are therefore highly
in the course. Yet there are so many healthy plants right on our doorstep. Homegrown fruits and vegetables are still the best for a balanced diet.
Good things are so close...
Swiss garden centers and nurseries carry a large selection of native, edible plants. Many of them are considered superfoods and are offered as seedlings or seeds. Even those who do not have a garden can cultivate healthy vegetables and fruit as well as delicious herbs on their balcony or terrace. From March, for example, it is already time to sow onions, spinach or radishes.
Starting in April, we start with various cabbage and lettuce seedlings. By the way, spring cabbage is one of the vegetables richest in calcium. Good to know, because calcium is mainly needed for building and maintaining healthy bones and teeth.
Finally, in May, when the icemen are over, seedlings of tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, melons and the like, which require warmth, may be planted in the bed without protection from the cold. Whether vegetables like
Broccoli, cicorino rosso and hot peppers or herbs such as oregano, parsley and basil, a whole range of vegetable superheroes can be successfully grown yourself on your own balcony, even without much knowledge.
Low maintenance woody plants
Currently, especially popular are the bush blueberries. Their culture is very simple. And the berries are, among other things, a popular household remedy for diarrhea. Responsible for this effect are soluble dietary fibers, called pectin. The popular blueberries are also rich in vitamin C, which helps with iron absorption and strengthens the immune system. Even small trees like apple, plum or apricot are possible on the balcony and terrace.
Growing plants is a lot of fun - and what you have planted yourself simply tastes best by far.
What applies to food in general also applies to superfoods: one food alone never contains all vital ingredients. Accordingly, superfoods do not replace a varied, versatile diet, but they can complement it wonderfully.
Tips and tricks from the specialist company
Thanks to expert advice in Swiss nurseries, the cultivation of such superfoods can be
plants succeed even on the smallest balcony. At the specialist company, gardening enthusiasts learn which
plant thrives best in what conditions, how much water and fertilizer it needs and
when it can be grown or harvested. You can also find on the Internet: At
www.superfood-pflanzen.ch there is a lot of useful information about vegetables, herbs, fruit
and berries that are considered superfoods and what properties make these plants special.
In addition, there are recommendations for sowing and planting dates, as well as harvest times. In a
zip code search field can be used to find the nearest recommended supplier of superfood plants in the
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