One common ingredient in cuisines around the world is garlic. This vegetable is widely considered a herb and is loved for the flavor and aroma that it adds to almost any dish. And with the rise of urban gardening, many have enjoyed growing garlic in their spaces. Garlic, like any other crop,...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO The Philippines is home to a plethora of fruits that consumers can choose from and enjoy. But there are instances when these fruits can look alike and cause confusion. Close relations in species, size, appearance, and color are some of the reasons why people have...
People love eating seedless fruits. This is because, most of the time, fruit seeds are large and pesky, causing a slight inconvenience to those eating them. Seedless fruits are a result of parthenocarpy, or the event of producing fruit without proper fertilization. It can occur due to human...
Not many people are fans of Brassica vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. Even mainstream media portrays how children and adults alike cringe at the thought of having to eat these vegetables. Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels But what makes them dislike Brassicas? Researchers...
Decades ago, microgreens caught the attention of consumers and were considered fashionable and valuable. Today, microgreens are known for their nutritional profile and high content of antioxidant compounds. A new study even suggests that these tiny plants have the potential to aid global...
Cherries are a good addition to deserts because they’re sweet and juicy. They can also be used in a variety of products such as jams, juices, tarts, and more. There are different varieties of cherries available around the world, among them the Surinam cherry. Surinam cherries (Eugenia uniflora)...
During the weekend, Agriculture Online has received tons of feedback, both positive and negative, about the difference between makopa and tambis. It all started when we posted a photo that many were quick to call out as tambis instead of makopa. To correct our mistake, we chose a file photo...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO With different fruit varieties available in the Philippines, it’s no surprise that some people find it hard to distinguish one from the other. An example of this is tambis ( Syzygium aqueum ) and makopa ( Syzygium samarangense ). At first glance, both fruits look...
Onions are a common ingredient in cooking because it adds flavor and aroma to many dishes. To add to the culinary appeal of onions, these come in different types that each have a distinct use and taste. Here are some of them that many are familiar with. Photo by Sincerely Media from Unsplash 1....
There are many fruits in the Philippines that are known for their distinct shape, color, or smell. Among these is the Java apple ( Syzygium samarangense ), locally known as makopa. Even Filipino riddles or bugtong note the characteristics of the fruit, which are its bell or pear-like shape and...
A group of farmers expressed disappointment and fear over the decision of the Duterte Administration to transfer the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) from the Department of Agriculture (DA) to the Department of Finance (DOF). In a statement, the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) said on...
Peppers come in different kinds of varieties that each has a distinct characteristic such as size, shape, color, and spice. But all peppers came from the humble pepper tree, or Capsicum spp. The pepper tree is native to Central and South America. Eventually, it made its way across the oceans...
