Farming

Arabica Coffee Farming Production

As of the latest data, the Philippines has a total of 19,300 hectares devoted to the production of Arabica coffee. Almost half of the areas are located in SOCCSKSARGEN Region with 8,200 hectares,…

Moringa Leaves Production

Moringa leaves production is typically planted at 20 cm or more between rows, with an in-row spacing of 20 cm between plants to achieve intensive production. With the given planting distance, a…

Oil Palm Nursery

The availability of quality planting materials is a major factor affecting the success of oil palm plantations, thus the need for more oil palm nurseries that will provide quality oil palm seedings…

Carrot Production Guide

Carrot (Daucus carota L.) originated from Central Asia with Afghanistan as the primary center of origin.  It is one of the most important vegetables commonly grow in the Philippine highlands.  The…

Sweet Pea Production Guide

Sweet pea (Pisum sativum L.) or "sitsaro" is the most expensive vegetable legumes in the Philippines.  There are several types: garden peas, english peas, or green peas (P. sativum var. sativum);…

Moringa Leaves Production

Cucumber Production

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is also known as pipino (Tagalog), kalabaga (Bisaya), or kasimum (Bontoc).  It is grown for its immature fruits which are used in salads (slicing type), or are soaked…

Eggplant Production

Ginger (Zingiber officinal Roscoe) is popular for its distinct sharp and hot flavor due to an oily substance called gingerol.  It is known as 'luya' in Tagalog, 'shoga' (Japanese), 'chiang' (Chinese…

Ginger Production

Ginger (Zingiber officinal Roscoe) is popular for its distinct sharp and hot flavor due to an oily substance called gingerol.  It is known as 'luya' in Tagalog, 'shoga' (Japanese), 'chiang' (Chinese…

Lettuce Production

Lettuce (Latuca sativa L.) is the most popular salad vegetable. Its high fiber content makes it an ideal vegetable for those who watch their diet.