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Thứ 4, 20/11/2024

Growing a variety of soil microbes

Most farmers are aware that a healthy population of soil organisms is a good thing. What many don’t understand is that the number of soil organisms is directly

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How to correctly fertilise onions

Fertilising vegetables is not like baking a cake, where we get a consistent result as long as we follow the recipe

The cavity seedling option

The trick with this method is to sow about three seeds per seedling tray cavity; this will cut down on costs for a crop with a high population density

Choose the right onion variety

Choosing the right type of onion can be difficult, as the variety has to suit both the area and the planting seasons.

Planting dates for onions

Onion growing will keep you on your toes! Yet when all the hazards are avoided, it becomes routine and easy.

Learning about onion production

Onions are not usually eaten for health benefits, but for their culinary attributes. These added advantages make onions an even more attractive crop to grow.

Cabbage Aphid

Common name: Cabbage Aphid, Scientific name: Brevicoryne brassicae (Linnaeus), Family or class: Aphididae

Beware those aphids in your cabbage crop

The recent announcement that aphids and not leaf hoppers are the vector for the spread of the brassica stunting disorder virus (BSD) makes sense.

How to water-treat seed

It is sometimes advisable to treat seed in order to remove a pathogen, or as a precaution before sowing. For example, capsicums (chillies and peppers)

How to grow blackcurrants

Find out how to grow a delicious crop of blackcurrants, in our practical guide.

Ensuring good germination

Germination is influenced by various factors, starting with the temperature of the growing medium

Striving for a happy medium

There is no single ‘ideal’ method for growing seedlings successfully and economically – conditions vary too much – but there are guidelines that can help