Soil fertility is the goal when you use focused strategies to enhance garden soil that is overly heavy, light, low in nutrients, or compacted. A rich soil supports active soil life that aggregates soil particles, decomposes organic matter, releases nutrients, and, most critically, creates humus. Humus is essential for healthy, intact soil life and soil…
Every farmer and gardener understands that watering plants is not just a task but a vital part of plant care, playing a significant role in its growth. As simple as this act might sound, there is a need to know how to water crops properly. What is watering in agriculture? Watering in agriculture is the…
Preparation is important for any venture; you prepare your car or tools for a journey before using them for work. Like any other preparation, getting the soil ready for planting is critical to ensure we optimise the soil for good yield. This article will examine how our soil can be prepared or cared for. So,…
Soilless farming is an innovative agricultural method that involves growing plants without using traditional soil. This approach has gained significant popularity in recent years due to its numerous advantages and the increasing awareness of sustainable farming practices. Soilless farming relies on nutrient-rich water solutions to provide plants with the essential minerals and elements they need…
Soil is the topmost surface of the earth on which plants grow. It’s made up of inorganic and organic matter, Soil plays a very important role in the environment, supporting plant growth, regulating water, and providing a dwelling place for living organisms. Types of Soil by Agricultural Classification Because soil is the medium on which…
Every Nigerian chef knows the importance of pepper in their recipe. Pepper is used to flavour food and is known for its hot taste, which varies depending on the type of pepper. There are different types of pepper in Nigeria. But the step to growing the various types of pepper is the same The planting…
Egusi (Citrullus Lanatus) also referred to as melon or wild watermelon is grown for its seeds. The seeds are used for food and oil production. The plant serves as a cover crop when growing maize (corn) and cassava. These three are good companions. Follow the steps below to grow melon successfully in your garden or…
Three-leaved yam belongs to the Dioscorea family with the botanical name Dioscorea dumetorum. Like most yams it’s a climbing plant and the tubers form inside the ground Follow the steps below to grow this yam successfully in your garden. Description Of Three-Leaved Yam Plant It has trifoliate leaves (this gives it its name three-leaved yam). Each…
Garri is one of the many foods cassava is processed into, Other examples of food processed from cassava are Abacha, High quality cassava flour, Amala, Tapioca, Fufu, Kpukpuru etc. Garri is popular in Nigeria and eating by many, One of the major ways it is consumed is as a swallow, this is usually served alongside…
Oha (Pterocarpus mildbraedii) is a vegetable used for food and medicinal purposes in Nigeria. The crop is grown majorly for its leaves. In this article you’ll learn how to grow oha. Description of Oha Plant Oha is a perennial hardwood tree plant, The plant is a semi – deciduous or semi – evergreen plant meaning…