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Who doesn't like growing spuds? Potatoes are one of the easiest veg to grow and digging up the hidden harvest is one of the most enjoyable tasks of the year. The only common complaint against growing your own potatoes is "they take up too much space". Although you will need lots of room (or a handy allotment!) if you want to feed on your own potatoes throughout winter if you're simply after a few home-grown meals then you can get away with growing potatoes in containers in your garden.

These days there are numerous spud-growing containers available on the market, but we'd suggest such receptacles are unnecessary as there are plenty of home-made or recyclable alternatives you could use instead. We used to run the 'Great British Spud-Off' competition to determine which was the most successful growing container in the nation and we've listed a few of our favourite entries below, but for anyone considering potting up their potatoes, here are a few basics to get you underway...

The best size for your potato growing container

Obviously the bigger the container you have, the more potatoes you'll be able to grow, but you can get a decent harvest from relatively small pots - a regular household bucket is probably the minimum you want to aim for. And remember, a good depth is as important as girth.

Pot prep

So long as your pot is able to hold soil and potatoes without breaking or decomposing it will do the job. All you need to do is make sure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

Planting potatoes

Some people like to prepare potatoes for action by 'chitting' them first - allowing a few shoots to grow before plunging them into the compost - but it's a stage you can do away with if you like (particularly with container growing). When you plant them is dictated by the type of potato you have. The general guide for when to plant and start growing potatoes is:

First earlies (such as Maris Bard or Swift potatoes) should be planted around late March;

Second earlies (such as Charlotte or Anya potatoes) should be planted in the first half of April;

Maincrops (such as King Edwards or Maris Pipers) should be planted in late April.

We've been known to be a little late on these stages and have got away with it, so don't fret too much if you have other plans during those brief windows of time.

To plant in a container, fill the base with around 10cm compost (spuds like a good compost). If you've got a very deep container you could aid drainage by first covering the base with bits of broken pots or polystyrene. Place the potatoes with their eyes (the bits the shoots will grow from) poking up and space them out well - if you've got a small pot don't be tempted to crowd them with lots of spuds, two or three will suffice. Then cover with another 10cm compost and wait.

Growing on

As green leaves emerge from the surface of the compost, cover them up with more compost. Keep doing this until you reach the top of the pot. They'll need regular watering as the compost will dry out quicker than it would if planting directly in the ground, and you could consider giving them a feed later in the season (check your local garden centre for the numerous options available).

Harvesting

Potatoes are ready to harvest after the plants have flowered, but that doesn't mean they'll be at their maximum size, so dip your hand into the soil and try to find a spud or two: if they feel the size you would expect from your chosen variety then empty the container and reap the rewards, otherwise leave them in for a few more weeks (but make sure later varieties are harvested before the first frost strikes).

DIY potato growing container ideas

As mentioned, our Great British Spud Off Competition generated a number of ideas for containers to grow your potatoes in. Here are a few worth trying....

Plastic bags and sacks

So long as it's tough enough, a large plastic bag or hessian sack will do the trick. Builders rubble sacks and IKEA bags are especially good. Or for a full-circle effect, reuse a large potato sack.

Bricks

Bricks stacked in a circular or square shape can become a feature of your garden design.

Dustbin

Perhaps the ultimate custom-built container. Big and deep, all you need to do is pepper it with drainage holes. Pedal bins, buckets and old fermenting tubs have also been used successfully.

Palettes

If you're the kind of person who likes a good excuse to whip out a saw and drill, then palettes can be quickly transformed into sturdy potato-growing containers.

Let us know how you get on with your potato-growing efforts in the comments!

Two Thirsty Gardeners bio

The Two Thirsty Gardeners, Rich and Nick, are bloggers who love gardening, eating and drinking in equal measure! They love to share tales from their allotment including their experiments turning the spoils of their crops into alcohol, both the good and the bad!

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Best vegetables & herbs to regrow from kitchen scraps in water or soil. Start a windowsill garden indoors, or grow foods using grocery lettuce, beets, etc!
We love to regrow kitchen scraps, even just for the fun of it! It is easy and rewarding to propagate vegetable and herb trimmings for your garden, or to watch kitchen scraps grow with a sense of wonder.

Many vegetables and herbs from the grocery store will regrow easily in water or in soil. You can regrow fresh greens on a window sill indoors, or get a jump start on your herb and vegetable garden by regrowing kitchen scraps.

Part One here will focus on how to grow a vegetable garden from kitchen scraps or common groceries indoors and outdoors.
Part Two is here: how to grow beautiful unique garden and house plants from mango or lemon seed, avocado pit, ginger, and lots more!

There are so many amazing people sharing their great tips and ideas on regrowing kitchen scraps. Let's take a look at some of the easiest veggies and herbs to regrow!

1. Regrow beets from scraps.

When you cut the top off a beet, put it in a shallow tray of water. Beet greens will start to grow, which you can use in salads. ( Via Kimberly Stoney )

You can also plant the beet top in soil for a longer harvest. This trick applies to many veggies and herbs! ( Image source: SnapGuide )

2. Growing carrots from scraps.

Carrots are also root vegetables like beets. You can use the same methods. Carrot top greens taste a bit like parsley. They are very nutritious, high in potassium and vitamin K.

You can also grow them as a window sill garden for Easter fun! ( Via Instructables )

3. Sprout celery in water.

If your celery has a little bit of root at the bottom, you can sprout the leftover celery base in water. ( Via All recipes )

New stalks will start growing in just a few days. plant the sprouted celery in soil for a long harvest. ( Via Colorful Kitchen )

4. Regrow lettuce scraps in water

A head of romaine or butter lettuce can regrow from the base we trim off. ( Via Vancouver Sun )

Just give it some water and sun light, you will have more fresh greens for salads in a couple of weeks. See this video tutorial below for more details!

5. Regrow scallions aka green onions from kitchen scraps in water

Here's our tutorial on how to regrow green onions in water or soil. It is SO easy!

Scallions are some of the easiest and most rewarding foods to regrow from kitchen scraps! We have grown big bunches of them in pots from just little roots that we cut off. ( Via Flicker )

Leave about 1″ to 2″ of stem above the roots, place them in water or soil. In a month you will have fresh green onions to trim off and enjoy! The green onion shoots will keep regrowing after cutting. ( Via Tasty Seasons )

6. Regrow onion tops

Bulb onions such as yellow and red onions are so easy to grow from scraps. Cut a 1″ thick piece from the root end an onion , set it on top of moist soil or in shallow water with the cut surface above water. ( Via Grower Flow & Youtube video below )

Like all the other kitchen scrap plants, the onion root will be more productive in soil, but it is also quite fun to watch it grow in water.

You will get lots of green onions, and eventually stalks of flowers that produce seeds. Video tutorial below-

7. Regrow garlic from a clove

We have grown very nice garlic from grocery stores for many years. Each clove of garlic can potentially turn into a whole head of garlic.

You can also plant the cloves more closely in smaller pots to grow garlic greens, which are pretty looking and delicious.

If you try these DIY / decor / garden / craft projects, tag us on Instagram at @apieceofrainbow, we would love to see what you create!

8. Grow basil stems in water

When you buy fresh basil, pick off most leaves but let a couple of leaves remain at the top of each stem, and put the stems in a jar filled with water. Roots will start growing in just a few days.

Plant these rooted cuttings in soil, now you have new basil plants! ( Via Kimberly Stoney )

9. Propagate rosemary stem cuttings

Rosemary cuttings are more challenging to root than basil cuttings. Luckily, lots of people have figured out tips and tricks to propagate rosemary stems. ( Via SG Strawberries )

Rosemary stems will take roots in water given a warm place and healthy cuttings. Try a deep container with shallow water . ( Via Oak Hill Homestead )

More tender green Rosemary stems are easier to propagate than old woody stems. These tutorials will give you some really good ideas to try! ( Via Tasty Landscape )

10. Grow grocery store potatoes

Similar to garlic, each potato can multiply into many potatoes. You can also grow potatoes from trimmings around the tiny sprouts growing from the eyes of potatoes

We have grown potatoes in large pots and it works really well. ( Via Stihl )

11. Grow sweet potatoes in water

Sweet potato is an attractive vine. You can sprout sweet potatoes in water easily. Here's great video tutorial-

The sprouts with roots are also called slips, each of which can become a new plant ready for the garden.

You can also just enjoy the leafy sweet potato as an indoor plant for a few months. ( via Steemit )

12. Jerusalem artichokes sunflower garden

Grows like a potato, looks like a sunflower, Jerusalem artichoke (aka sunchoke) is such a delicious and nutritious root vegetable. One of our favorite in the vegetable garden, the plant can grow to 8ft tall.

Here's more information on how to grow grocery store Jerusalem artichokes. ( Via Guardian )

FAQ: Can you regrow any vegetables from scraps?

People often ask: "Can you regrow everything from kitchen scraps?" The answer is no. For example, you cannot regrow cauliflower or broccoli from scraps because they are basically flower heads which would not send out roots.

Most of the vegetables and herbs that regrow easily have some roots at the base, or they are healthy stem cuttings that tend to root easily. Like shown in this lovely example by Simple Bites.

Some roots or stems such as cilantro or mushrooms do not regrow either, because cilantro stems do not propagate easily unless there are roots attached at the bottom. And mushrooms grow from spawns. If you are interested, here's a tutorial on how to grow mushrooms in coffee grounds and cardboard! 🙂

Stay tuned for part two in a couple of weeks! Happy growing!

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Introduction: Carrot Bonsai

Carrot Bonsai (萝卜盆栽) is one of the mini Vege Bonsai. Vege Bonsai can make with vegetables and others with hydroponic method.

Hydroponic vegetables are one of the best applications of hydroponic gardening. Did you know that you can replant your cut carrot tops? What will you grow is flowers and seeds. Wheares, it won't grow another carrot.

You don't have to get out and dig in the dirt or even have a yard to grow it. You also don't need a lot of fancy, expensive equipment. What you need is carrot, water and a tiny space which expose to sun. Surprisingly easy to grow!

Step 1: The Top of a Carrot Is Cut Off.

a. Carrot tops have been cut off from a mature plant.
b. They are about 1cm of the orange carrot roots.
(For better result, about 1 inch of the stems and leaves left on.)

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Step 2: Put in Water and Left to Grow.

a. The carrots are then placed into a small amount of water.
b. Place the plate in a warm, sunny location in your yard or on your deck or patio.

Step 3: Change Water Everyday.

a. It had started to sprout little anemic shoots from the tops.
b. The growth of new roots out of the orange carrot root itself.

Step 4: Grow the Sprout of Carrot.

a. The most obvious growth is with the stems and leaves.
b. As they grow up tall and more leaves are produced.

Step 5: Note.

To prevent the root from being rotten as shown, the water needs to be changed daily.

A simple hydroponic lets you harvest a nice little bit of green.
Give it a try! :)

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Centuries ago, one of the greatest and most versatile fruits was discovered in Peru. We'd be surprised if you guessed it on the first try, but if you thought tomatoes, you're right!

With Spring around the corner and future produce waiting to be planted, gardeners everywhere are starting to cross seeds off their shopping lists. You can bet at least one type of seed will be on everyone's list and that's tomato seeds (or plants)

And rightly so! Tomatoes are one of the tastiest foods to eat at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Not to mention all their health benefits.

Here Are 5 Health Benefits of Tomatoes You Probably Didn't Know

Eating tomatoes on a regular basis can:[1-4]

1. Reduce risk of heart disease and cancer thanks to its antioxidant lycopene

2. Boost the immune system thanks to vitamin C

3. Control blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular disease because of potassium

4. Strengthen your bones and improve blood flow thanks to vitamin K1

5. Maintain healthy tissue growth and cell function because of folate

If that doesn't make you crave a delicious plump tomato, we know one thing that will - a homegrown one. Nothing compares to biting into homegrown tomatoes (and any fruit or vegetable for that matter)! Compared to store-bought produce, the bright and bursting flavors are unmatched.

Don't' believe us? Try growing some yourself. It's way easier than you think and we show you exactly how below.

How to Grow Tomatoes at Home So You Never Have to Buy Them Again

Many people think there are only two ways to start growing tomatoes. You can either purchase seeds and start growing them into seedlings before Spring comes, or simply purchase start plants which can go directly into the ground if conditions are right.

However, there's a real easy way to start home-growing tomatoes you'll wish you knew earlier! Ready to learn how to grow tomatoes?

5 Steps to Growing Your Own Tomatoes at Home

Prep Your Planting Container for Seed Germination

1. Prepare your potting mix (50% garden soil, 30% organic compost, 20% find sand)
Mix 3 ingredients together until all darkish brown

2. In a large but shallow container (with a few small holes for drainage), fill it halfway with potting mix
Before pouring the potting mix, make sure to cover the drainage holes with small stones or gravel

Slice Your Ripe Tomatoes

1. Get a few tomatoes from your kitchen and make sure they're fully ripened

2. Cut them into ¼" thick slices
Don't worry, they don't need to be master chef-perfect slices

Plant Your Tomato Slices

1. In your planting container, lay the tomato slices evenly around

2. Cover them with about 1" of leftover potting mix and water well

1. Don't bury them too deeply

2. You want the soil moist, not oversaturated

3. Do your best to keep the container in partial shade

Transplant Your Tomato Seedlings

1. After 2 weeks, when your tomato seeds should germinate, move the plant somewhere it can receive full sun for 10-12 hours a day
Doing this will help the seedling becoming stronger

2. Two weeks after that, the tomato seedlings will be ready to transplant into individual pots

3. Bury the seedling's stem as deep into the potting soil as possible

1. Tamp the soil down gently around the stem's base and water well

2. Remember: moist, not oversaturated

Let Your Tomato Plants Grow

1. Place the individual pots somewhere they can receive regular, full sunlight
This will ensure the fasted growth

2. Make sure to maintain the soil's moisture and to fertilize it (once when transplanted and again when they begin to set fruit)

3. On average, you can expect your tomato plants to mature within 2-3 months

There You Have It - Now You Know How to Grow Tomatoes at Home!

Sounds easy enough right? Give it a try. We'd love to see and hear about your homegrown success stories. If you want to grow more foods or something other than tomatoes, check out the links below.

[1] Bjarnadottir, A., MS. (n.d.). Tomatoes 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits. Retrieved March 08, 2018, from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/tomatoes#section3

[2] DElia, L., Barba, G., Cappuccio, F. P., & Strazzullo, P. (2011, March 08). Potassium intake, stroke, and cardiovascular disease a meta-analysis of prospective studies. Retrieved March 08, 2018, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21371638

[3] Bolton‐Smith, C., McMurdo, M. E., Paterson, C. R., Mole, P. A., Harvey, J. M., Fenton, S. T., . . . Shearer, M. J. (2007, January 22). Two‐Year Randomized Controlled Trial of Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) and Vitamin D3 Plus Calcium on the Bone Health of Older Women. Retrieved March 08, 2018, from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1359/jbmr.070116/full

[4] Bügel, S. (2003, November). Vitamin K and bone health. Retrieved March 08, 2018, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15018483
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full disclosure. Wondering what to do with that sprouted onion in your produce basket? What if I could show you how to use it to grow a brand new onion in your garden?

Do you ever find an onion that has been at the bottom of the pile and discover it has started sprouting? Whenever I would find a sprouted onions, I used to get so upset that I had wasted food.

Then one day I started wondering whether I could use that sprouted onion to grow a new onion. We often re-grow green onions, so I figured there had to be a way.

I started researching and tinkering and figured out how to plant sprouted onions in my garden to grow brand new onions. Over the years, I've also found that you can also cut the center out of onions that haven't started fully sprouting and regrow them! Just be very careful not to cut through the roots of the onion.

Of course, you can get some onion seeds and grow onions from seed, but it's so much fun to re-grow sprouted onions. The process to regrow a sprouted onion to plant in your garden is surprisingly simple.

Cut carefully into the onion lengthwise to expose the center sprout. Be careful not to cut through the root of the onion.

Remove the outer layers of the onion, until you just have the center sprout remaining. As long as the outer layers of the onion are still firm, you can eat them. If they're soft, discard them. If there are multiple sprouts like this one, separate them.

Place the onion stem into a cup or bowl of water, and leave it there until roots start to sprout. These are the beginnings of roots. I like to leave them in the water until they're a bit longer before transplanting the onion sprout.

Once you have roots developed, transplant the onion into the ground or a container full of good potting soil. I didn't separate these ones, and they didn't grow right. Take my lesson and separate all of the sprouts before planting.

Let them grow through the season. You can usually tell that the onion is done growing when you see the bulb emerge from the soil, or the green sprout starts to wilt and brown. If you leave them too long, they'll soften and rot. If you pull them at the right time, you'll have beautiful onions that you grew practically for free!

Be sure to check out Square Foot Gardening to learn how to grow more in less space and Backyard Gardening on an Acre (More or Less) to learn how to grow your own food in your backyard.

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RELATED: Avocado Recipes That Will Dominate Your Kitchen
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Want to know how to grow an avocado from a seed? It's not as complicated as you think and you really don't need to have a green thumb to grow one.

How to Grow an Avocado From a Seed | Gardening Ideas

Grow an Avocado Tree

So you want to grow an avocado from a seed? This is a fun project anyone can do at home, with their own avocado pit.

I just love avocados! Not only are they great for making a homemade guacamole but they're also the perfect snack you can dive into anytime.
What you'll need in growing avocado seed:
Since I just can't get enough of recipes that have avocados, why not plant my own so I won't have to buy them. So if you're like me who just loves avocados not just because of its taste but with all the healthy benefits you can get out of it, let's start growing avocado from seed.

This tutorial will show you how to grow an avocado seed in the comfort of your own home. Mix up your avocado into one of these Fun Guacamole Recipes, save the pit, and let's get started!

Step 1: Take Seed Out

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Cut your avocado in half and take the seed out.

Step 2: Peel Skin of Seed

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Clean the seed and peel off the skin. Removing the skin will allow the plant to sprout and grow easier.

Step 3: Distinguish Top from Bottom of Seed
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Determine the top and bottom of avocado seed. This is very important since if you mix it up, your avocado will not grow.

You can see which is the top and the bottom in the picture above. If you're still a bit confused, the bottom has a bump on it, slightly wider and may also have a lighter color.

Step 4: Work Toothpicks In

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Prepare your avocado seed. Carefully insert three toothpicks on an angle to have a successfully germinating avocado seed.

The toothpicks will hold your avocado pit in place so you can submerge about half of it in water.

Step 5: Place Seed in Cup

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Place it into your cup and add water. Be sure that the seed is submerged halfway like the photo above.

And that's it. Place it near a window so it can get enough sunlight and change the water on a weekly basis.
If you'd like to see how to grow avocado from seed, check out this video tutorial from mitchell boyle:
Just continue doing this and you'll see it sprouting and growing in 2-6 weeks. Now that leaves have sprouted, you can plant it in a pot and take it outside.

Just don't expect your avocado plant to have a fruit right away. It can take anywhere between 3-15 years before one does so be patient.
When are you going to start planting your avocado seeds? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below! UP NEXT: Editor's Note: This post was originally published on September 2015, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.
How easy was that? Don't you just love it when you're able to help Mother Nature create new life?

Once your avocado tree is fully grown and you get your first harvest of delicious fruits, all the waiting will all be worth the while. Don't forget to water and care for your new plant!

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Did you know that you can start a real, fruit-bearing indoor lemon tree in a teacup or mug?

Typically, lemon trees flourish outdoors year-round in hot, sunny regions, but they can also thrive indoors as edible houseplants in cold-season climates.

These miniature citrus trees can deliver a big dose of cheer to any sunny space. And it's practically foolproof. I planted seeds in April, enjoyed watching them spring up in the windowsill, have forgotten to water them for 7-8 days at a time, and 6 months later my little lemon tree forest is luxuriously green and smells fantastic. Best of all, they bear the exciting possibility of fruit!

And probably, you're aware of the fact that citrus fruit are very alkalinizing as well as rich in magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and loads of vitamins.

The fragrant orangery at the gardens of Versailles, with more than a 1,000 carefully manicured potted plants, might be the world's most famous showcase of citrus trees indoors or out, but you don't need to be Marie Antoinette to harvest your own lemons at home.

Given a sunny window, your lemon tree could bear fruit in 3-4 years. There is something extra rewarding about starting from seed. They can be germinated in the middle of winter with very little effort. Watching them grow has been an exciting and fascinating experience, and I know the best is yet to come.

You can often find a Meyer lemon in an organic food store or Whole Foods-type-grocery. I have read that organic lemons are preferred since some non-organic lemon seeds may be "duds", incapable of germinating.

If you want to do this, you will only need seeds, soil, and, of course, a container.

How to grow a Lemon Tree

Slice open your lemon and choose a seed(s) that looks completely full of life. For me it is easiest to pop them into my mouth and suck on them until all the flesh is removed and the lemon flavor is gone, or you can soak them in a glass of water for a day to remove the rest of the flesh from the seed. Keep them moist until planting.

Put a 1/2″ of pebbles in the bottom of the cup to create drainage, and after that fill the cup with moist soil. Plant the seeds in the soil 1/2 to 3/4″ deep and cover them over. Tamp the soil firmly over the seeds.

Water the seeds and place in a warm sunny spot. You should see the beginnings of sprouts in a month to two months. Mine took every bit of two months so be patient. Just when you think nothing is happening, you see green peeking through. It is really quite exciting!

Time to select your Lemon Tree Seedlings and move to bigger pots

Don't forget to mist the surface with water every 5-6 days to support their growth. Just keep them evenly moist. Don't over-water. Until germination, you may loosely cover the cup with cling wrap, with which you will create a greenhouse effect, but take caution that you don't cook your seeds in too hot a window. Remove cling wrap as soon as the seeds sprout.

After 4-6 months when the seedlings are grown and getting crowded, you should choose the most beautiful and the strongest ones and transplant them into individual pots with a larger diameter. This time make sure the pot you choose has drainage holes and use a saucer. The composition of the soil should remain the same.

Shopping

The best choice for homegrown citrus are the dwarf varieties that prevent the tree from growing too large. Seeds for Meyer lemon , kaffir lime , and calamondin oranges can be grown as dwarves, doing well indoors, but you can also purchase a 2-3 year old plant that has a 3-year warranty!

For a plant that will produce fruits and blossoms right away, choose a two-to three-year-old dwarf tree. Calamondin orange trees, which have a high tolerance for indoor conditions, are a good choice for beginners.

Final tips

Your lemon tree can become a very beautiful and luxurious house plant with the right exposure and conditions.

In early summer a lemon tree should be fertilized. I suggest feeding it an organic fertilizer if you plan to make lemonade or use the peel for zest.
If you have a protected garden or patio, you can set the lemon tree outside and return it inside well before cold weather.
In winter, lemons love a bright spot with 8 or more hours a day of bright sunlight in a south facing window. When conditions are right, they will produce fruit in the winter and summer.

Water it moderately in winter, but do not allow the soil to become completely dry. If part of the leaves drop, there is no need to worry, this is normal. In the spring cut back the branches, and in a very short time new branches will grow creating a beautiful bushy crown.

Do you love citrus? Have you ever started any kind of seeds indoors?

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