VEGETABLE GROWING - HOBBY AND BENEFIT FOR AGED PERSON HEALTH
Journal Title: Current Trends in Natural Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
Vegetable growing in small areas (open field, plastic tunnels, unheated or heated green house or even in balcony) may be a very pleasant activity for many old persons who want to preserve their physical and mental health. Beside many common vegetable species like tomatoes, pepper, eggplant, onion, garlic, cabbage, cucumber, lettuce and so on - can be cultivated in small areas many others vegetables like broccoli, Brussels cabbage, Scorzonera hispanica, asparagus, Witloof Chicory (French endive) and vegetable with medicinal properties.
Authors and Affiliations
Ion Scurtu
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