Heirloom rice is a specific breed passed down through generations. Their colors are vibrant and offer a unique cooking experience. Heirloom rice has outstanding nutritional value, flavor, aroma, and texture. How come farmers have abandoned heirloom rice varieties in recent years? Poor productivity and ardor led people to abandon heirloom rice farming day by day….
If you’ve ever been interested in gardening or even just house plants, then you’ve probably noticed the popularity of growing cacti. Most people see them and think they have to be a pain to grow at home, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. So the question is why are cactus plants so easy…
Cactuses do not grow on trees. They are typically found growing in arid or desert environments and can grow in the ground or on rocks. Some species of cactuses, such as epiphytic cacti, can grow on trees or other plants, but they are not actually rooted in the tree itself and are supported by the…
The typical pinecone has roughly 150 seeds inside of it, but trees that have been genetically modified to generate more seeds can have cones with even more seeds. These pinecones have spent the past year and a half maturing on the tree and are now ready to be consumed. Pinecone trees are indigenous to North…
One of the most important things you may use for landscaping is mulch. It is a layer of shredded wood material spread over the soil to retain moisture, aid in weed control, and still, let air and nutrients reach the land. There are various advantages to it, and it may even improve the overall appearance…
Farming has remained consistent throughout human history. It is a basic need and an essential staple of human existence. Farming practices may differ from country to country. But the purpose and process remain the same. How does it feel to be a farm owner? A farm can be an extra source of income for you….
Crops can be grown simultaneously in a method called intercropping, where two or more crops are grown in the same field at the same time. This practice can increase yields, improve soil health, reduce pest and disease pressure, and provide a more diverse and reliable harvest. Examples of crops that can be grown simultaneously include:…
Double cropping is a common practice among farmers in tropical and subtropical areas. Using this method, many farmers expand and diversify their farming operations. It increases crop yield and harvested area without expanding physical cropland. What does the term “double cropping” mean? Double cropping is growing two crops on the same land in a single…
Shifting cultivation is a method that is followed by those who live in humid tropics such as Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South America. With the shifting of agriculture in India, farmers were known to cut and burn native plants. Afterward, they would sow the crops for 2-3 successive seasons within the ash-rich soil, but…
Air-layering, or marcotting, propagates plants from stems still attached to their parent plant. This method allows you to clone woody plants that are difficult to root from cuttings. What trees are best suited for marcotting? Marcotting is suitable for fruit trees like figs, citrus, and mangoes. It suits ornamentals such as roses, hibiscus, magnolia, and…