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Wikifarmer is always interested in building partnerships with organizations, universities, institutions, and projects worldwide. Our main goal is to democratize agriculture; we believe networking can help us achieve this. Wikifarmer […]
Which are the most important pests of artichokes and how to control them Artichoke aphid The Artichoke aphid (Capitophorus elaeagni) is an insect that causes significant damage to artichokes when […]
What is the average yield per acre and hectare for artichoke farming? A healthy artichoke produces 5-10 or more flowerheads (flower stalks), with 3-5 buds each, depending on the variety, […]
Fertilization Programs in Artichoke Farming Keep in mind that every field is different and no one can advise you on your crop fertilization program without knowing your field’s crop history […]
The average artichoke plant needs frequent watering throughout the growing season. The number of irrigation sessions can vary greatly depending on the: soil type, variety and cropping system (e.g., annual […]
Soil Preparation in Artichoke Farming It is advised to perform a soil analysis before planting your crop in order to have more information concerning your soil status. This will help […]
Artichokes Climate Requirements Artichokes are perennial plants native to Mediterranean countries, and this means they thrive in temperate climates, mild cool, and coastal areas with low frost risk. The optimum […]
Artichokes can be propagated in 3 ways: By Seed By Offshoots – Side shoots By Root crown division (underground shoots with apical and lateral buds, called “ovoli”) Seed propagation is […]
Growing artichokes –if done rationally and on a scalable basis- can be a good source of income. In a few words, artichoke is a perennial plant, but growers in some […]
Artichokes are an excellent option for backyard cultivation as they are generally relatively easy to grow, can last for years, and serve as a great source of nutrients for you […]
Artichoke is a perennial plant, native to the Mediterranean region. Its good flavor and health benefits have also led to increased crop cultivation as an annual or biennial plant. The […]
People have been consuming artichokes since the ancient years. People have observed some beneficial properties after consuming artichokes. Many studies have shown some connection between artichoke consumption and beneficial health […]
The scientific name of the artichoke is Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus It belongs to the Asteraceae family (family of sunflower and daisy) Artichoke is native to the Mediterranean countries Italy […]
While the lives of bees are wonderfully complex, beekeeping does not have to be. It can be as simple as sitting a hive, waiting days for a swarm to colonize […]
The most common weeds in barley farming belong to the families Asteraceae, Poaceae, and Brassicaceae. They are the following (Mennan and Pala, 2018), (1): Wild oat (Avena fatua) Charlock mustard […]
What is the average yield per hectare of barley? During the last five years, the average spring barley yield has been around 7.2 tons per hectare or 107.06 bushels per […]
Barley cultivations are often threatened by external factors such as pests and diseases. If control measures are not taken in time, significant yield losses will occur. Τo better protect our […]
