Vegetables

Sweet Potato Nutrition and Health Benefits

The plant originated in Central America. During the Spanish colonial period, sweet potatoes were spread in the Philippines, and since 1604 they were already known in Japan and Europe. In […]

Sweet Potato Plant Information and Variety Selection

Sweet Potato plant physiology and environmental needs Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L) is a dicotyledonous tropical plant of the Convolvulaceae family. It is a perennial plant (only in plant hardiness […]

Fast Facts about Sweet Potatoes

Contrary to popular belief, sweet potatoes and potatoes have a few things in common. They are not related species. They even belong to different families. Potato is categorized in Solanaceae, […]

Garlic Harvest Yield and Storage

Garlic Yield There is an increased demand for big cloves of garlic in the global market. To answer these needs, the growers take all necessary measures to promote cloves development. […]

Garlic Weed Management

Important weeds in garlic and how to control them efficiently An important growing technique when growing garlic is weed management. Garlic plants are generally competing poorly with weeds, especially during […]

Garlic Pests and Diseases

Garlic Plant Protection – Pest and Disease management in Garlic In general, garlic has few problems due to pests and diseases compared to other vegetable crops. Important garlic pests Thrips […]

Garlic Fertilization Requirements

Nutrient needs of Garlic First of all, as a garlic grower has to take into consideration the soil condition of your field through semiannual or annual soil testing before applying […]

Garlic Water Requirements and Irrigation Systems

How much water does garlic need – When should garlic be irrigated? Garlic is a shallow-rooted plant that requires sufficient water to grow and produce bulbs. As a result, for […]

Soil Requirements, Soil Preparation, and Planting of Garlic

Soil Requirements and Preparation for garlic cultivation For garlic cultivation, soil can rarely be a restrictive factor since it can survive in a wide range of soil conditions. However, the […]

Growing Garlic Commercially – Complete Growing Guide for Garlic from Start to Finish

Growing garlic outdoors –if done rationally and on a scalable basis- can be a good source of income for a farmer. In a few words, garlic is a perennial plant, […]