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Sitaw (Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis) is a high-value crop that can be produced within 50 to 65 days. This widely grown veggie is a popular ingredient in local dishes like adobong sitaw, pinakbet, and kare-kare. It is full of vitamins K and C, folic acid, protein, niacin, and more. It...
Long chili ( Capsicum annuum ), also referred to as siling haba or siling panigang, is extensively grown in the Philippines. It is rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, folic acid, and fiber. This crop is suitable to grow in sandy loam or clay loam soil with pH levels 5.5 to 6.8. Photo from...
Ampalaya, or bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), is a crop that is suitable for year-round cultivation in the Philippines, though thrives best if grown from October to February. It must be planted in soil with pH levels 6 to 6.7. Image by Vishnu Vasu from Pixabay. Ampalaya is the main...
Tomato or kamatis ( Solanum lycopersicum ) is a common plant grown by many home gardeners because it is easy to care for and fast-growing. A tomato plant can grow up to three meters tall and matures within two to three months after transplanting. Tomato is a good source of lycopene, an...
Behind healthy, successful plants is an excellent growing medium. Carbonized Rice Hull (CRH) is one of the many components that make for a good potting mix. CRH is the output of partially burnt rice hulls, or ipa in Tagalog. It is used as a fertilizer and soil conditioner for plant...
Houseplants have once again been gaining prominence in recent years. Many city dwellers engage in gardening to ease their stress amid the pandemic. As idle home spaces turn to gardens, many ornamental growers are on the lookout for aroids that they can tend to during quarantine. An ornamental...
Succulents are popular plants that are often recommended to a lot of beginners. Although succulents are highly preferred, there are misconceptions about them that need to be discussed. One common misconception is that growing them is a piece of cake, which makes some people conclude they are the...
Caladiums are grown for their heart-shaped leaves with beautiful patterns and colors. It is an ornamental plant typically seen in home gardens, forests, near rivers, empty lots, and parks. Since they are native to South American tropical forests, they grow best in outdoor conditions. Hence, tending...
In the Philippines, rabbits have mostly been nurtured as pets and not as meat sources. This may be one of the main reasons why many Filipinos still do not welcome the idea of consuming rabbits. With the escalating prices of pork and chicken products, it might be time to consider alternative meat...
Among the many classic Yuletide carols, Frederic Austin 's "Twelve Days of Christmas" stuck the most to the theme of giving. Talk about being a little lavish, the cumulative song lists things such as five gold rings, milk maidens, a troupe of drummers, and dancing ladies as presents to one's "true...
Philippine Airlines (PAL), in partnership with Guide to the Philippines, now offers affordable “Easy Escapes” travel packages to key domestic destinations. Guide to the Philippines, a Department of Tourism- accredited online travel platform, brings together local travel experts and top tour,...
