Growing broccoli

Growing cauliflower is very similar to growing cabbage. Nevertheless, there are some important points that need to be considered to ensure successful production

As if a cabbage farmer does not have enough to contend with, a destructive new disease is currently doing the rounds.

Leafroll virus is a serious threat to South Africa’s viticulture industry: it shortens the lifespan of vineyards and has a negative impact on wine quality.

Bernie van den Heever and Danie Smit are proving that mango production can become a thriving enterprise in the Western Cape.

The journey to true soil health by means of precision conservation farming practices is slow and measured. But it certainly pays off, both in terms of profit

Although Wayne Mansfield made useful connections in the fruit industry as a hawker, he knew little about farming.

Sunflower produces relatively consistent yield even under adverse weather conditions. The plants are particularly efficient at extracting water from the soil

Producers often face a Catch 22 when it comes to the establishment of new vineyards. New vines are essential for sustainable production

White blister (Albugo candida) is also sometimes referred to as white rust.

Clubroot is an extremely serious disease; if it gets into your lands, it can destroy the entire crop.

Cabbages can still be found growing wild in many Mediterranean regions as well as on the southern coastal areas of the British Isles. Intensive  breeding

Most tomatoes are what are technically known as ‘indeterminate’ in growth. Given a suitable climate, they will go on growing almost ad infinitum, throwing out

There are banana varieties that can withstand temperature drops and grows well in pots or containers, popular especially among the fans of exotic tropical plant

If you love bananas, you’ll be ecstatic to learn that you can grow banana plant yourself. While many people in subtropical climates tend to grow banana

In my initial 12 years of cabbage farming I never came across Sclerotinia. I had encountered it in beans before, but never cabbage.

Using a greenhouse to raise your own plants from seeds and cuttings has many advantages. Although you can do some of this on your kitchen window-sill

Even a small unheated garden greenhouse can be put to good use all the year round. If you plan carefully, then you can have different flowers in bloom

Various fungi and bacteria, Pythium sp., Phytophthora, and others which are common in garden soils contribute to this problem

Blackleg is a fungal disease that can be highly destructive. Fortunately, although there are no resistant varieties, it can be managed or prevented if you know