Propagating, planting and harvesting sweet potatoes
Planting material Sweet potatoes are propagated vegetatively through vines (or runners) which are cut up in cuttings, each 300-400mm long. [...]
Sweet potato soil requirements
Sweet potato soil requirements are similar to many other vegetable crops. Good high quality soil is the first step towards [...]
Basics of growing basil
Basil is native of tropical Asia, where for centuries, especially in India, it has been highly esteemed as a condiment. [...]
Factors that influence plant growth
We cannot control and know all the factors that influence plant growth. We know that by addressing the most limiting [...]
Sweet potato farming – the basics
The sweet potato is an underrated popular vegetable in South Africa. Since it is a tropical crop, it cannot be [...]
Carrot farming and production
Climate requirements of carrots Carrots is a cold weather crop. The ideal growing season is from early autumn to late [...]
Beetroot weed control
Beetroot mechanical weed control Weeds are controlled either by hand or chemically. Since beetroot seed is actually a small fruit [...]
How to grow beetroot – An introduction
Beetroot is not grown by many farmers. Mainly because the demand is not that great and commercial companies have the [...]
Okra – Hibiscus esculentus
Okra is not well known in South Africa. Actually its not very well known except maybe in Turkey, India and [...]
Pigeon pea growth, harvesting and yields
Pigeon pea growth period and harvesting The growth period of the pigeon pea varies considerably. Depending on variety pigeon peas [...]