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 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…
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 (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…
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica Plenck) is one of the most expensive vegetable in the Philippines. It can be boiled, steamed, stir fried, or sauteed with other vegetables. It is fairly…
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);…
White potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) ranks fourth among the world's major food crops and is the staple food of almost half of the world's population. Apparently, potato by-products are gaining much…
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…
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…