Does plant phytoestrogen have an effect on humans?
There exists a misconception surrounding phytoestrogens, suggesting that they may have adverse effects on humans, particularly in men. Nevertheless, it [...]
Is there a difference between commercial processing carrots and fresh bunching carrots.
Commercial processing carrots are grown specifically for processing into products such as juice, baby food, and frozen or canned carrots. [...]
Chickpeas, a growing food source in the world and Africa
The world's consumption of chickpeas has increased significantly in recent years. Garbanzo beans sometimes referred to as chickpeas, are a [...]
What can you do to reduce the burning effect of Capsaicin?
If you find that the burning effect of capsaicin is too intense, there are several things you can do to [...]
What causes the burn sensation on your tongue from hot peppers.
The burn sensation you feel on your tongue from hot peppers is caused by a group of compounds called capsaicinoids. [...]
Are chilies the same as peppers
The terms "chilies" and "peppers" are often used interchangeably, but they can refer to different things depending on the context. [...]
What is the hottest jalapeno you can grow?
The hottest jalapeno pepper that can be grown is the "Bhut Jolokia" (Capsicum frutescens) or "Ghost Chili Pepper," (Capsicum chinense) [...]
Hardening of tomato seedlings
Hardening of seedlings may sound cruel but it results in stronger healthier plants with higher yields. Hardened off plants are [...]
Blosyrus inaequalis beetle in sweet potato
Blosyrus inaequalis is mostly found in Siri-Lanka and India, but lately also in the northern parts of South Africa. So [...]
Sweet potato weevil (Cylas formicarius)
Sweet potato weevil((Credit of featured image by Author Graham Wise from Brisbane, Australia https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cylas_formicarius_(14576849194).jpg)) can be devastating in Africa. losses [...]