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How to grow celery

This is not the easiest crop to grow as it does not like extremes in climate, cautions Bill Kerr.

Different aspects of a maize plant

We take a look at the roots, leaves and other aspects of maize.

A guide on how to grow beetroots

Beetroot is one of the most popular vegetables for a garden since it's quite easy to grow.

Understanding maize production – Part 1

This staple, South Africa’s most important grain crop, is produced throughout the country.

Dealing with sooty mould

This mould is a result of a by-product, honeydew, that comes from aphids, leafhoppers, mealybugs, scale insects and psyllids.

How to grow parsley

This crop is usually grown by small producers for the winter soup season, says Bill Kerr.

Growing parsnips

Many farmers have tried growing this crop but have given up due to germination problems. Fortunately, these can be overcome, says Bill Kerr.

Earthworms: the farmer’s best friend

Earthworms have been around for approximately 120 million years, and it’s fair to say that without them, the soil we farm would be a very different entity, says Paul Donovan.

Growing leeks

Rather than forming a tight bulb like the onion, the leek produces a long cylinder of bundled leaf sheaths. Bill Kerr takes us through the basics of growing this vegetable.