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Pili Nuts and Its Uses
Pili Nuts Farming. Pili Nuts and Its Uses. Pili nut is delicious, thus, it can be used in the preparation of many food products. Pili nut is also a source of edible oil..
Benefits of Duckweeds as Alternative Fish Feed
The high cost of commercial feeds, around 60% on production cost of tilapia in Region 02, has prompted the bureau to undertake research study on duckweeds as alternative fish feed. Duckweeds (Lemna spp.) are small free floating plants with reported 18-42% crude protein (CP) content depending on the nutrient added on the culture media. Fertilization… Continue reading Benefits of Duckweeds as Alternative Fish Feed
Selling Macapuno Seedlings
If you are looking where to buy macapuno seedlings, then you came at the right place. Macapuno is a very rare variety of coconut which can only be propagated into a true-to-type macapuno by means of embryo culture. And because of its high economic value, there is a big demand for macapuno in the local… Continue reading Selling Macapuno Seedlings
Young Corn Production Guide
Young cob corn (Zea mays L.), the newly developed corn, has been used by Chinese as vegetable for generations and this practice has spread to other Asian countries. It is used as ingredient in most food preparations. It has nutritive value similar to that of non-legume vegetable such as cauliflower, tomato, cucumber and cabbage (Yodpetch… Continue reading Young Corn Production Guide
Growing Mangosteen
Mangosteen, a delicious tropical fruit, is widely grown in Mindanao and is abundant during the months of July to September. It is one of the most praised of tropical fruits because of its amazing health benefits. Mangosteen is eaten fresh. The white, juice pulp around the seeds can be made into preserves after boiling in… Continue reading Growing Mangosteen
Growing Watermelon
One of the major fruits in the Philippines is watermelon. Pakwan, as it is called in Tagalog, is eaten mainly as dessert. Its rind is used in making preserves and pickles. Varieties. Klondyke, Stripped Klondyke, Charleston Gray and Dixie Queen are varieties most commonly grown in the country. Hybrids from Japan and the US are… Continue reading Growing Watermelon
Growing Chrysanthemum
Belonging to the family Compositae, chrysanthemum or mums, for short are those delicate and enchanting flowers popular in white and pastel shades of pink and yellow. Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum morifolium) are short-day plants which grow well in areas with low temperature such as Baguio and Benguet. Chrysanthemums may be sold individually or in clusters. Potted mums… Continue reading Growing Chrysanthemum
Coffee Farming and Cultivation
Introduced in the Philippines in 1740, coffee remains one of the country’s leading export commodities. And as long as there are coffee drinkers, coffee culture will remain a profitable business venture. Coffee varieties. There are four known coffee varieties; Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa and Robusta. Arabica is considered the best quality coffee because of its excellent… Continue reading Coffee Farming and Cultivation
Banana Flour Making
Banana fruit is a horticultural commodity that can be processed and preserved to expand its marketing value. Various processed banana products have already been developed, such as, sun-dried banana and banana crispy. A new product with a potential commercial value is the banana flour made from fresh and ripe banana. Processing of Banana Flour Materials… Continue reading Banana Flour Making
Oyster Mushroom Farming Using Grass Substrate
Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus spp.) are normally grown either on softwood sawdust or on composted rice straw. The technology described in here uses three grasses: Flute reed (Phragmites karka), wild cane (Saccharum spontaneum L.) and tiger grass (Thysanolaena latifolia). All three grasses are abundant especially along the sides of roads.
Simple Hydroponic System
Simple Hydroponic System – How To Make Hydroponics. Trough hydroponics is a simple method of growing vegetables without soil. Simple hydroponics system guide.