Bill Kerr
Understanding chilli pungency
The pungency or ‘burn’ of a chilli is the result of a complex combination of capsaicinoids that have a different effect depending on which are present and in what combination.
Chillies, how to make the right choices
Whether dealing with chillies or peppers, you should know what your market requires before choosing a variety.
Marketing and presentation of your carrot crop
As with most commodities, presentation of the product has a disproportionate influence on the price received.
Other carrot leaf diseases
This week, I want to look at three other diseases that are very similar, but may need different products to keep in check. These are Cercospora, bacterial leaf blight and powdery mildew.
Carrot root diseases
Your carrot crop is looking good. You can almost hear the money cascading into your bank account. Then you harvest it – and all that profit vanishes.
Carrots – who said they must be orange?
The carrot – Daucus carota subspecies sativus – has been used by humankind for thousands of years. The vegetable’s wild ancestors look a lot different though.
Planting watermelon seeds and seedlings
Success with watermelons, as with most fruit and vegetables, begins with getting the basics right.
Preparing a land for small-scale cultivation with hand tools
Mark out and dig planting holes accurately to reap the full benefits of your work.
Sandy soil: a guide to working with it
Vegetable expert Bill Kerr discusses how to get the best out of sandy soil, regardless of what crop you’re growing.
Why cabbage should be your first choice
There’s nothing worse than not having success with your first crop, so choose one that is cheap and easy to grow. In other words, choose cabbage.
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