Cash crops
Jun 06, 2011
<b>Eggplants </b><br>They can be roasted, fried, cooked, pickled, or processed. The preferred types are the long, purple varieties with green calyx, a variety known Batangas.
Eggplants
They can be roasted, fried, cooked, pickled, or processed. The preferred types are the long, purple varieties with green calyx, a variety known Batangas. Eggplants can be grown from low to mid-elevations throughout the year. Production is best during the dry, cool months in sandy loam soil. Eggplants should be weeded at least two to three times during the growing season. They can be inter cropped with other vegetables like garlic, ginger, and lemon grass. Eggplant can be grown economically even without pesticides.
Garlic
Is the strongest flavoured member of the onion family. Garlic plants produce an underground bulb usually divisible into six to 20 segments, called cloves. Garlic has been cultivated for more than 5000 years.
It will do best in full sun but can be grown with satisfactory results in partial shade. Garlic can be harvested when the tops fall over and turn brown. Bulbs to be saved for later planting can be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 8 months. For a real taste sensation, try baking or roasting whole garlic bulbs until soft and creamy. Garlic contains compounds that are antibacterial and reduce blood clotting.
They can be roasted, fried, cooked, pickled, or processed. The preferred types are the long, purple varieties with green calyx, a variety known Batangas. Eggplants can be grown from low to mid-elevations throughout the year. Production is best during the dry, cool months in sandy loam soil. Eggplants should be weeded at least two to three times during the growing season. They can be inter cropped with other vegetables like garlic, ginger, and lemon grass. Eggplant can be grown economically even without pesticides.
Garlic
Is the strongest flavoured member of the onion family. Garlic plants produce an underground bulb usually divisible into six to 20 segments, called cloves. Garlic has been cultivated for more than 5000 years.
It will do best in full sun but can be grown with satisfactory results in partial shade. Garlic can be harvested when the tops fall over and turn brown. Bulbs to be saved for later planting can be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 8 months. For a real taste sensation, try baking or roasting whole garlic bulbs until soft and creamy. Garlic contains compounds that are antibacterial and reduce blood clotting.