Vegetables

Early blight (Alternaria solani) is a fungal disease that every tomato grower should know about. It’s sometimes referred to as ‘target spot’ as it forms concentric rings reminiscent of a...

Last week I wrote about the all-important fiduciary relationship between producer and market agent. Now I’d like to offer a few suggestions to both parties as to how to make...

There are now two species of powdery mildew which attack tomatoes in South Africa. The most common is Leveillula taurica. The spores don’t need water to germinate and it is...

The fiduciary responsibility carried by market agents remains the most crucial requirement of their relationship with producers.

An unmarketable fruit is pure loss, having cost the same to produce as a perfect fruit. And there are a number of disorders which can affect the percentage of marketable...

A wave of rejuvenation and new commitment is sweeping all before it as role players in the sector take on the most serious challenges currently faced by South Africa’s fresh...

Whiteflies and mites are likely to attack your tomato crop unnoticed if you don’t keep a wary eye open for them.

Recently, I wrote about one of our fresh produce markets in a way some readers might have found a bit scathing.

The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) was accidentally introduced into this country some years ago, with severe consequences for many crops.

Recently, I paid a two-day visit to one of our medium-size markets, and want to try and describe the scene that greets anybody who drives through the main entrance.

This issue we look at the different kinds of lettuce available and which are best for your home garden.

As a tomato grower you always need to be on the lookout for the African bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), no matter the season.