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Thứ 3, 04/03/2025

How to Grow Tomatoes from Cuttings

Did you know that a new tomato plant can be grown from just a snip off of a mature tomato plant? The cells within the stems of tomato plants are capable

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Latest vegetable seeds

Peter Mashala highlights new vegetable cultivars now available.

Understanding citrus – 1

Citrus trees are planted in rows in orchards or groves and can take three years to start bearing fruit ready to harvest and sell. Growing citrus is a long-term

Farming for the next generation

Diversification and crop rotation keep Petrus van der Walt busy 12 months of the year. But the bottom line has been worth the effort for this 2011 Limpopo

Organically grown vegetables VS conventionally grown vegetables

The answer is yes and no. IT depends. A prime benefit of organic produce is that it’s free of pesticide residue, which is blamed for the progressive increase

The amazing cactus pear

Tough, nutritious and requiring little care, this remarkable plant is invaluable for farmers.

Understanding genetic chimera in a crop

Farmers often draw my attention to ‘weird signs’ on a plant, fearing them to be the start of a devastating virus. A closer examination often reveals the cause

Learning about cucurbits

Cucurbits are a group of plants belonging to the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). They include pumpkins and squashes (Cucurbita spp), melons (Cucumis melo)

Counting the cost of your farm

Farm input costs include items such as feed, labour and machinery. The following general cost input terms are useful in calculating precisely how much your farm

Do your homework before starting tomato production

Producing tomatoes is expensive and can make or break a farmer. If you plan to grow this crop, first do your homework and investigate its economic viability.