Building a food secured Africa
Fungi can be a major problem for vegetable farmers, as they can cause crop loss and reduce the quality of produce. However, with proper identification and control measures, it is possible to keep fungal growth in check and protect your…
Tomato is beneficial for consumption as well as for financial gains. Which makes it very rewarding when everything is done well. However, unforeseen situations can lead to one or more factors that can influence the success or failure of a…
Some farmers cringe at the thought of cutting off some branches of their tender tomato plants. Because it will seem like you are hurting the plant or wasting its branches. But truly, the practice of cutting off excess branches is…
Calcium and Magnesium fondly known as Cal-Mag are two major plant macro nutrients besides Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P) and Potassium (K) fondly known as NPK. These seem to have overshadowed their importance, when in fact plants typically take up more…
Have you ever tasted a bitter gourd? Or ever had a taste of cucumber that was not properly watered?. They are both bitter but the difference is this, one finds its true essence in its bitterness. Therefore, it has to…
Cucumber farming especially on a professional scale is one of the most lucrative vegetable businesses you can have. One interesting thing about cucumbers is that they mature in about 5-6weeks, like literally counting 34 to 40days and BOOM! Harvest time,…
“Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther of a flower to the stigma of another flower…blah blah blah” Do you remember this recitation at Elementary Science? We played around it then just to make it sink. Let…