An economically important fruit crop, cashew consist of large, pear-shaped, fleshly fruit and small kidney-shaped seed (nut) attached to one end. Both the fleshly fruit and the nut are the edible and has considerable commercial value. The flesh portion of the fruit is eaten as dessert and also used in wine, alcohol and vinegar manufacture.… Continue reading Growing Cashew
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Starting a Landscaping Business
Landscaping has become a popular phenomenon these days. Many commercial establishments such as restaurants and shopping malls utilize a well-defined landscape to attract customers. Households with spacious front and backyard establish landscapes to beautify their homes. Even theme parks, memorial parks, and golf courses utilize plants in their landscapes to make their surroundings aesthetically tasteful.… Continue reading Starting a Landscaping Business
Alternative Biofuel from Sunflower
Alternative Biofuel from Sunflower. Biofuels, such as bioethanol, biodiesel and biogas, are renewable fuels that are generally produced from agricultural crops or organic matter.
Sweet Tamarind Propagation and Management
Tamarind has great export potential because its fruit may be processed into a number of acceptable products. But the mature and ripened sweet tamarind fruit is said to be more important and expensive than when it is processed.
Violet sweetness: Ubi’s full potentials uncovered
In the provinces, “ubi” or purple yam is consumed as boiled root crop and as an ingredient to local dishes and sweets. Today, this root crop is also gaining popularity as flavoring and ingredient to a wide array of food products – from ice cream to cakes to candies to wines, etc. Ubi or purple… Continue reading Violet sweetness: Ubi’s full potentials uncovered
Anthurium Production Guide
The eye-catching blooms of anthurium are mere modified leaves called spathes. But these spathes are not ordinary because they come in bright colors and are glossy in appearance. A pot of flowering anthurium costs P80 to 250 depending on the variety. Price of cut flowers vary with the size. There are two types of anthurium,… Continue reading Anthurium Production Guide
Growing Orchids using Tissue Culture Technique
Orchids are among the popular cutflowers in the world. It has become the object of attention of many cutflower growers as it captures an element of beauty through its complexities and elegantly formed sepals. Different species of orchids are used widely in flower arrangements, corsage making, and as collection specimens for the hobbyists. One orchid… Continue reading Growing Orchids using Tissue Culture Technique
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
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.
Mushroom Production Guide
The culture of mushroom is gaining popularity in the Philippines. Mushroom is a delicacy and is really accepted as vegetable. Its present cultivation in this country is limited, perhaps due to insufficiency of planting materials and the limited local knowledge about its culture.
Pineapple Production Guide
Aside from being nutritious and delicious, pineapple is a good foreign exchange earner. Pineapple can be processed into juice, jam, vinegar, nata de pina, preserves and candies. Its leaves are a source of a remarkable strong and silky fiber that can be processed into cloth and cordage. Even its skin and waste from canning can… Continue reading Pineapple Production Guide