How Honey is made by Bees
How do bees produce Honey? Worker bees (who account for at least 98% of the beehive population) are the ones that produce honey under a complicated procedure. A great number […]
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Walnut Tree Information
Walnut Tree Facts – English and Black Walnut Tree Wiki Although there are various trees in the walnut family (Juglandaceae), with the term walnut we name mostly two different trees, […]
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Pistachio Tree Information
Pistachio Tree Facts – Pistachio Tree AZ Pistachio tree is a deciduous, long-living, slow-growing tree that reaches a height of 20-33 feet (6-10 meters). Pistachio tree is a dioecious tree. […]
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Apple Tree Information
Apple tree Wiki – Apple Tree facts Apple trees are believed to be cultivated since the 3rd century BC, especially in Asia. Today, apple is maybe the most popular fruit […]
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Q&As Lavender Plant
Is lavender a perennial? Yes, lavender plant is perennial. Healthy and mature plants can live and produce floral stems for 15-20 years or even more, if the conditions are optimum. […]
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Lavender Essential Oil Yield
Lavender Plant and Essential Oil Yield per acre During the first two years, the lavender production will be relatively low (and in some cases almost zero) compared to the […]
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Lavender Harvest
Harvesting Lavender – When and how to harvest lavender Lavender grows slowly during the first year, and many farmers cut the flowering stems when the first buds open during […]
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Lavender Weed Control
Lavender Weed Management Unfortunately, lavender plants often suffer from weeds, which compete with plants in terms of space, access to sunlight, water and nutrients. The presence of weeds will […]
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Lavender Pruning
How to prune Lavender Pruning is necessary for the development and protection of our plants. Many farmers cut the flowering stems when the first buds open during the first […]
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Lavender Fertilizer Requirements
How to fertilize Lavender Plants Lavender is famous for growing in non-fertile soils that are unsuitable for most other crops. According to old farmers, lavender is one of a […]
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Lavender Water Requirements
Lavender Irrigation – How to irrigate Lavender Newly established plants (started from seeds or cuttings) need more water than mature plants. Young plants need artificial water supply in order […]
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Sowing Lavender Seeding Rate and Plant Population
We can start lavender plants from seeds or cuttings. There are pros and cons in each method. If you plan to cultivate lavender at a large scale, starting plants from […]
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Lavender Growing Conditions
Lavender Climate and Soil Requirements and Preparation Lavender Climate Requirements Lavender needs at least 6-8 hours of daily sun exposure and prefers warm and moderately dry climates, mild winters […]
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How to grow Lavender for home use
Growing Backyard Lavender If you want to grow lavender, the first way is to buy plants and transplant them at a sunny well drained point of your field, preferably 3-4 […]
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Lavender Plant Information
Lavender Plant Wiki Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, officinalis, vera, spica) is a member of the Lamiaceae family – the family of mint, rosemary, sage and basil. Lavender is a perennial […]
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Q&As on Potato
When to plant potatoes? At least two weeks from the last frost (February- April depending on the region) Alternatively, you can plant during the summer (July – start of August). […]
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Potato Harvest Yield & Storage
Harvesting and Storing Potatoes – Potato Yield per Acre A widely used pre harvesting technique is called “killing”. Many farmers “kill” the potato plants by stopping all irrigation, by mechanical […]
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Potato Pests and Diseases
Common Potato Plants Pests and Diseases Unfortunately, potato plants often suffer from various pests and diseases across the world. The first precaution against pests and diseases is crop rotation and […]
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