How to prevent nematodes in vegetable plants. Agriculture Horticulture by Regina Pasipanodya - December 11, 2019December 11, 20190 What are Nematodes? A nematode is a worm of the large phylum Nematoda, often referred to as roundworms. Nematodes are not closely related to true worms, they are multicellular insects with smooth, unsegmented bodies. The nematode species that feed on plants are so tiny that a farmer need a microscope to see them. They occur as parasites in animals and plants or as free-living forms in soil, fresh water, marine environments, and even such unusual places as vinegar, beer malts, and water-filled cracks deep within Earth’s crust. Because of its size, it would be difficult for farmers to identify worms and let alone cure them. Nematodes worms live in the soil and can cause great damage to the roots of the
Best Climatic Conditions for Sweet Potato Farming Horticulture by Regina Pasipanodya - December 2, 2019December 2, 20190 by Regina Pasipanodya The sweet potato is a plant that belongs to the bindweed. It is large in nature, sweet-tasting and starchy Sweet potato leaves and shoots are sometimes eaten as vegies.The sweet potato, especially the orange variety, is often called a "yam" in parts of North America, but is botanically very distinct from true yams.It has been noted by several farmers that sweet potato plant does not tolerate frost. It grows best at an average temperature of 24 °C (75 °F), abundant sunshine and warm nights. Annual rainfalls of 750–1,000 mm (30–39 in) are considered most suitable, with a minimum of 500 mm (20 in) in the growing season. The crop is sensitive to drought at the tuber initiation stage 50–60
Cashing in With growing lettuce Horticulture by Regina Pasipanodya - November 1, 2019November 1, 20190 Lettuce is grown in several parts of the world. It is also a vegetable that is eaten every day as salads, with many dishes and also with fast foods. Lettice is very simple to grow and in a short space of time. It is also one of the vegetables that bring in a lot of money in a very short space of time. Lettice needs the farmer to be careful as it also easily get dirty during harvesting. If the leaves are spoiled with mud then the whole head of Lettice will be of no use. When growing lettuce the farmer needs to know that lettuce needs a lot of watering and manure, if the water is insufficient the plant will not grow
Planting tomatoes: Tips for best yield Horticulture by Regina Pasipanodya - November 1, 2019November 1, 20190 Tomatoes are one of the world ‘s fruits that are used to make sauces and several relishes. Many people use tomatoes for cooking while some prefer to have their tomatoes and sauces or salads. Whichever way, tomatoes are the most wanted fruits by any chef. Here are the steps on planting tomatoes Step 1 Prepare the Ground If planting in-ground, loosen the soil to create a welcoming bed for roots to grow. Add agricultural lime if you’ve done a soil test and the results recommend it. Besides, add 3 or 4 inches of compost or other organic matter, especially in clay or sandy soils. If you’re going to grow your tomato plant in a container, fill the container with a premium quality potting
