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Thứ 4, 20/11/2024

Mineral deficiencies in cabbages

It is very important to recognise and correct mineral deficiencies as soon as the first signs appear. Any delay is likely to have a profound influence on yield.

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10 tricks and gadgets to freshen up your garden this spring

Hydroponics & Aeroponics systems use modular stackable growing pots, as illustrated here. Just one idea to consider this spring.

Learning from the lands

Every year offers opportunities to gain more experience and understanding of how to improve production.

What makes cauliflower different?

We need to take certain precautions when growing cauliflower that aren’t as important for cabbages or broccoli, writes Bill Kerr.

10 new fruit trees and edible vines for your garden this spring

Expand your palate with these eccentric, easy-to-grow varieties.

Planning for the planting season

Growing vegetables involves multi-tasking. I covered the importance of getting the timing right in my previous article.

10 new vegetables and herbs for your garden this spring

Looking to spice it up this year in the old vegetable patch? Plant breeders are always rolling out new varieties and reviving forgotten heirlooms

Seven crops to plant in late winter

Plant them as soon as the ground thaws in your area and deep freezes are no longer expected. They can go in the ground about a month before other garden

Better plant survival and germination in hot, dry conditions

Previously, I described how the high mineral content of borehole water could cause mineral build-up on leaf surfaces, with consequences for the application

There’s more to crop rotation than meets the eye

Just about every farmer would agree that crop rotation is a good thing – and the more diverse the crops in the rotation, the better.

A practical use for no-till farming

No-till is highly practical for small-scale vegetable farmers and organic farmers, while conventional commercial vegetable growers will find some aspects