Well, crops in Succession Planting is a good way to make the most of your precious garden space. Sometimes it means planting several successions of the same crop. However, in the small plan, there is a spring carrot crop planted together with radishes to shade the carrot seedlings, then a summer carrot crop planted in another spot to mature...
The Black Sapote “Diospyros nigra” is a species of persimmon in the family Ebenaceae. It is also called “chocolate pudding fruit” and black snap apple. Black Sapote is a tropical fruit mostly grown in Mexico, Central America, The Caribbean, and Colombia. Sapote means soft edible fruit and has no relation with white sapote or mamey sapote. The tree can...
Description
Kohlrabi is a hardy biennial grown as an annual and is a member of the cabbage clan. It has a swollen stem that makes it looks like a turnip growing on cabbage root. This swollen stem can be white, purple, or green, and is topped with a rosette of blue-green leaves. In German, kohl means cabbage and rabi means...
Japanese pastry-maker “Qu’il Fait Bon” captured the art of love and scent in a single, delicious treat. Their fruit tart is made with a sweet white strawberry called “Hatsukoi no Kaori”, which exactly translates to White Strawberry The Scent of First Love.
After 20 years of research done by plant suppliers and fruit breeders in Japan. The first white strawberry...
It is proved by science; that daily use strengthens the immune system!
Strawberries are an excellent antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent. Strawberry suppresses the development of the influenza virus.
Strawberries can make iron deficiency anemia. In 200 g fresh strawberries to deter: 60 calories, 4.6 grams fiber, 0 grams fat, 1.2 grams protein, 14 g carbohydrates, 28 mg calcium,...
In growing strawberries, you must know what to expect. Indeed you will get luscious red fruits for shortcakes and pies and in a lot less time than you would have to wait for tree fruits. Yes, strawberries are vigorous perennial plants that grow like crazy with very little encouragement. They take up relatively little space in the home garden....
How to Grow Pears?
Pears grow on sturdy, deep-rooted trees that can live and bear for as long as seventy-five years. They will take less cold than apples but more than peaches, and often have fewer pest and disease problems than either. They are not especially rich in vitamins, but no matter. Get your vitamins A and C from the...
There are countless health benefits of Pomegranate. This is a magical fruit that is often forgotten by most people when they buy their weekly groceries. This super delicious fruit contains tiny seeds that are actually richly healthy and assist in preventing the onset of particular common diseases. Pomegranate has a leathery texture on the outside that may be orange-yellow,...
Cucumbers have come a long way. If you grew them twenty years ago and gave them because you got a lot of scabby, pulpy, disease-ridden fruits. Or the fruit never set, or they turned out great but gave you indigestion, try again? But these days there are several good disease-resistant varieties. The seedless ones, less bitter ones, even burpless...
Japanes Farmers Produced Pentagon Shaped Iyokan Citrus Fruits. It is well believed all over the world, that the Japanese are a quality-conscious and very hard-working nation, and they always try to experiment with different ideas. Similarly, the iyokan citrus fruits or called “Gokaku no lyokan” were handed out as good luck charms for students in the upcoming entrance exam...
As a farmer, you often think about How to Grow Peas? In this article, you would know the complete information about the best way how to grow peas?
Common names: pea, sweet pea, garden pea, sugar pea, English pea
Botanical name: Pisum sativum
Origin: Europe, Near East
Varieties Shelling types: Little Marvel (62 days); Frosty (64 days); Wando (75 days); Dwarf Grey Sugar...
Heart-Shaped Watermelon - Japanese people are so innovative and quality conscious as well; the best example is shown by Japanese farmer Hiroichi Kimura, who has finally harvested the world's first heart-shaped watermelon, after several years of hard research.
When upon a neighbor's request, Hiroichi Kimura started his research about a heart-shaped watermelon. After sensibly considering all the factors that affect...
Introduction
The cherry tree is one of the world’s oldest cultivated fruit trees. This is not some mythological or mythical tree from ancient history—it is a living, breathing organism that has been around for centuries. Cherry trees have a long history of being used to provide fresh fruit to humans. In fact, they have first cultivated thousands of years ago...
Cauliflower
Cauliflower really is a flower the big, lumpy white ‘head’ that we eat is a cluster of flower buds nested inside a cabbage-like plant. It is believed that cauliflower is the sweetest, mildest tasting member of the cabbage family, but home gardeners grow it far less often than the other brassicas.
Perhaps it won’t tolerate either very hot or very...
Avocado (Persea americana) has been referred to as the most nutritious of all fruits. It has gained worldwide recognition and significant volume in international trade. This unique fruit has been appreciated and utilized for at least 9000 years in and near its center of origin in Meso-America.
The avocado tree, which is related to the laurel, grows in semitropical climates....
CELERY helps calm the nerves naturally, according to Hippocrates. It is perhaps because of its rich calcium content. Celery is a part of the Apiaceae family and also has a strong effect on the kidneys, helping to eliminate wastes via urine. And worldwide, it has a high reputation as an antirheumatic.
Research carried out by Dr. David Lewis at Aston...
Amazing Benefits of Eating Apples. Fruits are one of nature's most invaluable health blessings, which cannot be denied at any stage. Continuous experience has shown that fruits act as a shield against epidemics and the body's immune system. There is an undeniable source of growth.
Fruit nutrition has a hidden power to cure diseases that cannot be achieved by...
What is Sugar Apple?
The Sugar Apple also known as the Sweetsop, is a tropical fruit that is enjoyed by people all around the world. This sweet fruit has a creamy texture and a delicate flavor that makes it a favorite among those who appreciate good food.
Sugar Apples are often eaten out of hand, but they can also be...
Black Walnut, “Juglans nigra”, is a species of deciduous tree in the walnut family, Juglandaceae, native to North America. This is stately forest tree ranges from Massachusetts to Minnesota and Nebraska, south to Florida and Texas. It does best in rich loamy soil and is often seen along fences, roadsides, and the borders of woods.
Squirrels and other animals...
Why are tomatoes so healthy?
Our modern tomatoes are all descendants of wild cherry tomatoes that grew along South America's western coast. From Mexico, the Spanish introduced the fleshy tomato to Europe during the 16th century. It is believed that the Mexicans were the first to cultivate the tomato.
It was only a matter of time before the tomato became popular...
The banana is very useful in inflammation of all kinds. For this reason, it is very helpful in cases of typhoid fever, gastritis, peritonitis, etc. It may constitute the only food acceptable for a time. Not only does it in fact subdue the inflammation of the intestines, but, in the opinion of at least one authority, it consists of...
Apples: Apples are rich in powerful antioxidants and other supplements. However; it contains Pectin which helps out to decrease the fat cells in the body.
Green Chillies: Green chilies contain Capsaicin which helps out to maintain the body growth cells and burns the calories in rapid time.
Wheat Grass: It boosts our metabolism and helps to decrease fat.
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Grapes growing isn’t what it used to be. No more do voluptuous bacchantes run madly through the forests of Greece to celebrate the fruits of the vine. No more do the village lads and maidens of the French countryside roll up their pantaloons and hitch up their petticoats to tromp on the newly picked grapes.
The tales told of...
Chia seeds come from a flowering plant in the mint family that's native to Mexico and Guatemala, and history recommends it was a very imperative food crop for the Aztecs. Chia seeds remained in regular use in their native countries but were largely anonymous in North America until expert Wayne Coates started studying chia as an alternative crop for...
Cilantro, also known as coriander or “Dhania”, is a sweet-smelling herb with wide, subtle lacy leaves and a pungent smell. It belongs to the apiaceous family also recognized as the carrot family which includes plants like celery, parsley, cumin, parsnip, and carrot. This delicate herb has its origin in the Mediterranean and Asia Minor (Turkey) regions. The nutritional profile...