Crops & Vegetables
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2011Introduction Carrot (Daucus carota L.) is a biennial crop. The leaves are feather like with long petioles and they are severally divided into sections. The sheath of the petiole opens at the base. The flowers are white, small and borne in compound terminal umbels. Carrot is propagated by seeds. The thickened fleshy root is the [...]
Cauliflower Cultivation
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011Introduction Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea botrytis) The name for cauliflower comes from the Latin caulis, which means “stalk,” and floris, for “flower.” Since the term “kale” is also related to caulis, the name could also be translated as kale flower or cabbage flower. The name is a nod to the fact that cauliflower is an unusual [...]
Okra Farming
Monday, December 19th, 2011Introduction Okra 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 [...]
Growing Pole Sitao
Monday, December 19th, 2011Introduction The yardlong bean is also known as the long-podded cowpea, asparagus bean, snake bean, or Chinese long bean. It is known as dau gok in Cantonese, thua fak yao in Thai and kacang panjang in Indonesian and Malay, sitaw Tagalog, bora in the West Indies and vali or eeril in Goa, India. Despite the [...]
Cultivating Peanuts
Sunday, December 18th, 2011Introduction Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) or groundnut has been a popular crop in the Philippines. It is considered one of the major field legumes grown by farmers but its production has been low and erratic. Among the provinces in the Philippines, the top producers of peanut are Isabela, Pangasinan, La Union, Quirino, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, [...]
How To Take Care Of Asparagus Ferns
Monday, December 12th, 2011The asparagus fern plant is normally found in a hanging basket; decorating the deck or patio in summer and helping to clean indoor air in winter. The asparagus fern plant is not really a fern at all, but a member of the Liliaceae family. When growing asparagus ferns outside, place them in a part [...]
Growing Chili Pepper Plants In Your Garden
Monday, December 12th, 2011Everyone enjoys chili peppers. There are so many different kinds and they are used in so many different recipes. Between jalapeno, paprika, cayenne, serrano and ancho, not to mention your average mild peppers, you can grow chili peppers in a variety of types, sizes and colors. If you have ever thought about how to grow [...]
Increasing farmers’ income through hybrid squash seed production
Sunday, December 11th, 2011“Quality seed is crucial for farm productivity and food security.” Dr. Sam Page, senior scientific officer at CABI, once said that “good quality seed is key to achieving food security and, in order to do this, we must focus on the farmers who do not have enough resources to feed their families throughout the year.” [...]
Guide to Commercial Eggplant Production
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011Historical Perspective Eggplant (Solanum melogena L.), although not a major vegetable crop in Alabama, is becoming an important part of increasingly diverse commercial vegetable operations. Many niche markets exist in Alabama for eggplant, and an increasing number of markets are available for the more unusual specialty eggplant varieties. Worldwide, China is the leading producer [...]
Farming Tips: Hot Pepper
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011Hot Pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) or siling labuyo, is a perennial plant with small, tapering fruits, often 2-3, at a node. The fruits of most varieties are red, some are yellow, purple or black. The fruist are very pungent. The flowers are greenish white or yellowish white. USES and NUTRITIONAL VALUE Hot pepper is used [...]
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