Getting your crop into the ground
A brief guide to sowing seed and planting seedlings in the correct way.
Crop rotation basics explained
It is not good practice to plant the same crop on the same land year after year. Don’t plant any crop on a land more often than once every three...
Imbricate cactus: the devil to destroy
Controlling this cactus can be hard work, cautions Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Know your crop pests: Citrus swallowtail
This is a large butterfly with a wingspan of 8cm (females are slightly bigger than males).
Getting started with potatoes -Part 1
Small farmers in rural areas can make a profit selling potatoes directly to the community, says Bill Kerr.
About phytotoxicity
Sometimes, your crops will be ‘allergic’ to certain chemicals, warns Paul Donovan.
Get a crop scout to check your lands
A good crop scout can be a valuable asset to the farmer, says Paul Donovan.
Know your crop pests: Red scale
Red scale, a sap-sucking insect, is one of the most disruptive pests in the citrus industry.
Starting with pumpkins – Part 3
If a few simple precautions are taken, this crop is easy to grow, explains Bill Kerr.
Starting with pumpkins – Part 2
Having attended to land preparation, the next consideration is which pumpkin variety to choose.
Starting with pumpkins – Part 1
Get the basics right for pumpkin production: start with a soil analysis, and then use cattle and poultry manure, says Bill Kerr.
Know your crop pests: Leafhoppers
Leafhoppers are small (less than 1cm in length), slender-bodied insects with pointed, wedge-shaped heads and large eyes.
Know your crop pests: Black citrus aphid
The black citrus aphid is a pear-shaped aphid about 2mm long.
Diatomaceous earth – natural and effective
Diatomaceous earth has been used the world over for decades as a means of pest control.
Mulching: what it is, and how to do it properly
This proven method protects the soil year-round and suppresses weeds.
Know your crop pests: Cabbage looper
The cabbage looper is typically mottled and greyish-brown, with a wingspan of 4cm.
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