Crops & Vegetables
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Monday, July 27th, 2009Do you know why sotanghon is more expensive than bihon? This is because sotanghon is made from mungbean, while bihon is made of rice. Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilzeck), popularly known in the Philippines as mungo or mungbean in other countries and mainly used as human food. It is one of the cheapest sources of [...]
There’s Money in Growing Calamansi
Monday, July 27th, 2009There’s money in growing calamansi, whether in your backyard or in your farm. After all, it bears fruits throughout the year and there is always a ready market for the crop.
The edible fruit is small and orange (when ripe), about one inch in diameter, and resembles a small tangerine. In the Philippines, it is the [...]
Your backyard Kangkong is a Health Food
Sunday, July 12th, 2009Whether it is from the pond or from the garden, kangkong is a commonly used food plant in Asia. Folkloric data indicate that the plant is a general tonic for neuralgia and other nervous diseases and can be used as poultice for skin ulcers. We enjoy this vegetable in our “sinigang” or just stir-fried with [...]
Medicinal Value of Okra
Friday, July 10th, 2009Garlic, onion, malunggay, ampalaya, and carrot. These are just some of the vegetables that are known for their therapeutic qualities. Okra is another one that should be taken into consideration by those who are heeding away from drugs.
Recently, I got this e-mail that was forwarded to me. The original author was a diabetic who saw [...]
Growing Okra
Friday, July 10th, 2009Okra or Lady’s Finger, which is botanically known as Hibiscus esculentus L. or Abelmochus esculentus L. Moench, is a popular and common vegetable in the market. The immature fruits can be eaten raw, boiled, or fried. It is also an indispensable component of a Filipino dish pinakbet. It is widely grown throughout the year because [...]
Pepper Plants and How Pepper is Made
Monday, June 29th, 2009
Pepper is a pungent spice made from berries. One of the earliest known spices ever discovered, pepper is used worldwide in almost every household.
CLASSIFICATION
Black pepper belongs to the family “Piperaceae.”
Growing Malunggay
Saturday, May 9th, 2009
An ideal tree to grow in the city or country is malunggay (Moringa oleifera). Moringa will give you food, fodder, fuelwood and shade. Its pods make a tasty, nutritious vegetable. You can eat its tender leaves and flowers too. The leaves also make excellent livestock feed. Best of all, this useful tree grows quickly and [...]
Squash Farming
Friday, May 8th, 2009Squash or kalabasa is a viny, creeping and trailing crop producing fruits and considered to be one of the most delicious vegetables. It is the most commonly and regularly grown among the cucurbits due to its rich source of Vitamin A, phosphorous and calcium . The young and tender shoots make good vegetable salad. The [...]
How to Control Black Sigatoka (Banana Leaf Spot)
Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Black Leaf Streak or Black Sigatoka was first recognized in Fiji in 1963. Since then, it has been found elsewhere and has steadily replaced yellow sigatoka in banana producing countries.
The disease is caused by a fungus, Mycosphaerrella fijiensis and is considered to be more virulent than yellow sigatoka.
Banana Bunchy Top
Saturday, April 25th, 2009Banana Bunchy Top is the most important virus disease affecting the Musa family. It was recognized, as a disease in Fiji in 1889. In 1890, Taiwan reported its occurrence and was in Egypt in 1901. In Australia, symptoms were seen in 1913. In the Philippines, it was reported that bunchy top first appeared in [...]
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