The sudden spike in the demand for plants has resulted in the rising numbers of plant sellers in the country. Many growers have also started offering their plants. Unfortunately, this has also made the market susceptible to overpricing. Lito Dimaculangan, 58, a former OFW who has extensive...
Mustard ( Brassica juncea ), locally known as mustasa in Filipino, is a common leaf vegetable that’s used in recipes such as ensaladas, stir-fries, and even in pickles or buros. Its leaves are rich in vitamins K and A, calcium, iron, and phosphorus. It is ideally grown between September to...
Many parents are concerned with helping their children grow to the optimum height for their age. While height is usually determined by genes, several studies have discovered that food also influences a person’s height, especially during their growing years. Here are seven foods that play a...
Franz Palisoc is an architecture graduate from the University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture. During the pandemic, he decided to play a role in the family business which is involved in the plant trade business. Rona’s Garden was established back in 1970 by Palisoc’s grandfather,...
As the staple ingredient of various kinds of salads, soups, sandwiches, and wraps, lettuce has become a go-to dish for people who are looking to lead a healthy lifestyle or just want to get their fill of leafy greens for the day. Lettuce ( Lactuca sativa ), locally known as letsugas, is an...
Established in August 2020 at Palomoc-Culasian Rd, Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, Artemio’s Heritage Ecofarm was born after the Sablay family moved to the province to ‘escape’ the community quarantine in the city. Noel Sablay, a physics teacher by profession, thought that he could turn his...
Cucumbers ( Cucumis sativus ), locally known as pipino, is a nutritious vegetable that’s packed with vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, as well as vitamins B and C. It is usually consumed fresh, pickled, and even as a refreshing beverage. Some folks even go beyond consumption cucumbers...
Known as kintsay in the Philippines, celery ( Apium graveolens ) is a vegetable that’s rich in vitamin C for stronger immunity, beta-carotene which promotes better vision, and flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants. Its crunchy stalks contain not less than 12 additional antioxidants and...
Gardeners have a variety of ways to grow their plants. The techniques come from research or personal experience, but the goal of producing healthy plants remains. One common method that gardeners follow to secure their plants’ growth is using different growing mediums such as peat. But for...
Talong or eggplant ( Solanum melongena ) is a vegetable that is extensively grown locally. Producing this crop will only take three to four months when grown from seed. Photo by Dan-Cristian Pădureț on Unsplash. Eggplant is a popular ingredient in various Pinoy recipes, such as tortang talong or...
Fertilizers are an important part of any gardener’s arsenal. With the right fertilizer, plants will grow healthier and more abundant. But with a variety of fertilizers available in the market, how can gardeners find the right product for their garden? The answer lies in the three numbers on...
Aside from providing plants with their basic requirements of sunlight, water, and air, gardeners can also feed them with fertilizer to promote healthy growth. While some gardeners use store-bought, synthetic inputs, some turn to a more natural approach by making their own natural fertilizers. One...
