How to Grow Tomatoes from Cuttings
Did you know that a new tomato plant can be grown from just a snip off of a mature tomato plant? The cells within the stems of tomato plants are capable
Biodynamic preparations and compost A distinguishing feature of biodynamic farming is the use of nine biodynamic preparations which are said to enhance soil quality and stimulate plant life.
How to Grow and Use Mint Mint is a versatile plant that can be used in many food and drink recipes. There are many varieties of the hardy herb, which can be eaten or planted to provide
How to Grow Peas Peas are a member of the legume family and are a highly popular, cool season vegetable enjoyed by people around the world
Veggies boost the bottom line By including vegetables in their diversified farming business the Mongs have been able to make better use of machinery and labour already at their disposal
How to Grow Watermelon Watermelons enjoy humid, warm conditions, but these are often also perfect for diseases and pests to flourish
Growing Snapdragons Flowers: A How To Guide Snapdragons get their name from the shape of the flowers, which children love to squeeze to make the “dragon” open and close its mouth
Herbs – a beginner’s success story While many emerging farmers usually battle to survive, being thrown in the deep end helped organic farmer Jimmy Ka-Botha to succeed. Today he supplies Woolworth
Planting tomatoes brings hope to orphans Investing R1,5 million in a technologically advanced greenhouse has increased tomato yields and profit at Valley Fresh, a social profit enterprise supporting
Understanding citrus – 1 Citrus trees are planted in rows in orchards or groves and can take three years to start bearing fruit ready to harvest and sell. Growing citrus is a long-term
Farming for the next generation Diversification and crop rotation keep Petrus van der Walt busy 12 months of the year. But the bottom line has been worth the effort for this 2011 Limpopo
Organically grown vegetables VS conventionally grown vegetables The answer is yes and no. IT depends. A prime benefit of organic produce is that it’s free of pesticide residue, which is blamed for the progressive increase
The amazing cactus pear Tough, nutritious and requiring little care, this remarkable plant is invaluable for farmers.
Understanding genetic chimera in a crop Farmers often draw my attention to ‘weird signs’ on a plant, fearing them to be the start of a devastating virus. A closer examination often reveals the cause
Learning about cucurbits Cucurbits are a group of plants belonging to the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). They include pumpkins and squashes (Cucurbita spp), melons (Cucumis melo)
Counting the cost of your farm Farm input costs include items such as feed, labour and machinery. The following general cost input terms are useful in calculating precisely how much your farm
Do your homework before starting tomato production Producing tomatoes is expensive and can make or break a farmer. If you plan to grow this crop, first do your homework and investigate its economic viability.
The origins of hydroponic farming While hydroponic farming has been around since the Middle Ages, many developments over the years have made it far more efficient and affordable
Spacing, competition & yield We sometimes tend to make assumptions about how a crop will react without considering the survival mechanisms inherited from its wild ancestors.