Plant

Thứ 3, 04/03/2025

Using radish to control cyst eelworm

A fodder radish crop can exterminate up to 95% of a cyst eelworm population and be used for biofumigation, writes Bill Kerr.

Plant

When to water your plants

Whether you’re starting a new garden from scratch, or have an existing one, always look for ways to save water.

Guidelines on buying good-quality nursery trees

Establishing an orchard today costs between R200 000/ha and R400 000/ha depending on the trellis system, fruit type and cultivar.

Strategies for pumpkin fly control

Pumpkin fly is a pest every cucurbit grower will know. It is similar to a fruit fly but, as its name suggests, it parasitises members of the pumpkin family.

Why pumpkins need space to grow

There is no one-size-fits-all recipe for growing pumpkins. This is especially true of spacing, where many factors have to be considered.

Pecan nuts: how to plan an orchard and prepare the soil

To maximise pecan nut production, it is crucial to prepare the soil properly. This includes applying fertiliser correctly, ensuring sufficient macroelements

10 Smart Ways to Garden on a Budget

Throughout my twenties I ran a gardening business in Silicon Valley. People paid me obscene amounts of money to build ornate vegetable gardens behind

How to Grow Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs in a Container Garden

Not everyone has access to a lovely yard full of rich soil and abundant sunlight. For those of us in cities, container gardens growing plants in individual pots

Experimental aquaponics system in Costa Rica

In an aquaponics system, these wastes are reused as liquid fertilizers to feed the plants through an integration of aquaculture with hydroponics

Water-saving potential of crops identified

Plants also lose gallons of water daily through transpiration. Transpiration, or the loss of water through plant tissue, accounts for more than 98% of water

How to Harvest and Dry Herbs

For discerning cooks, packaged herbs from the grocery store don’t always cut it. Judging from their flavor and aroma, it seems they were picked by greasy