Successful cassava production depends on an understanding and application of good crop production practices. The tuber are highly susceptible to spoilage as early as 12 hours after harvesting.
Good post harvest handling is crucial to maximize your profits.
Bodi is easily grown throughout the year. Three to four plants will supply enough fruit (pods) for the average home. Bodi contains protein, fibre, carbohydrates, iron, calcium, vitamins A and B.
Bodi is a legume and it replenishes soil nitrogen used up by other crops. It is therefore an excellent choice for crop rotation. It can also be grown in containers
If you plan to produce your own SEEDLINGS, you will need SEEDS. You can either purchase seeds from a reputable garden shop, that is well frequented, well-kept and well stocked or produce your own.
Plants are living things and must be provided with the basic requirements and conditions to achieve maximum growth and yield.
The following are essential for proper growth of plants:
- Air
- Balanced nutrition
- Sunlight
- Suitable growing medium
- Water
- Weed Control
- Drainage
- Pest and disease control
- Good management
Producing seedlings for the Home Garden begins with selection of good seedlings for planting.
Ensure that seeds selection are:
- Wholesome – not damaged in any way.
- Viable – well developed and mature with enough stored food to support the growing seedling.
- Clean – free from pests, diseases and weed seeds.
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) can be grown throughout the year. You can start harvesting tomato fruits 8 – 9 weeks after transplanting. One tomato plant can yield 4 – 6 kg (10 – 15 lbs.) of fruits.
Tomato belongs to the Solanaceae family. Other crops belonging to this family include pepper and melongene.
Tomatoes are high in vitamins A and C and lycopene.
The papaya or pawpaw (Carica papaya) is one of the most popular fruits for consumers and producers alike. It can be very profitable and rewarding for a farmer even on a small parcel of land (0.2 ha). There are a number of processing opportunities for the fruit. Of course there is always the potential to generate foreign exchange through export.
All types of livestock experience heat stress. This happens when the relative humidity and temperature of their surroundings are high.
