When you want to increase the yield of a crop, you have to understand the plants needs. You also have to provide the extra nutrients to replace those removed during harvest particularly the most vital elements for plant development, Nitrogen.
Peppers grow easily in a well-drained spot. But what makes peppers easier to grow in Zambia is the beautiful sun that shines on our land. Most sweet peppers mature in 60-90 days. But hot peppers can usually take up to 150 days. This, however, doesn’t include the days before transplanting. Germination can 8-10 weeks. So, whether… Read More Bell or chili, hot or sweet peppers—it’s time to plant
Garlic isn’t hard to grow. It has a few important requirements that you can easily meet. These include decent soil, adequate moisture, and, of course, planting and harvesting at the right time. Here are a few basics that will guide you:
Microgreens are not just the latest culinary craze but can yield serious agricultural dividends in Zambia without spending alot of money or using much space. So what’s the catch? A short shelf life. That is, one week, maximum, even when refrigerated.
The cashew nut is mainly farmed in the west of Zambia. With low production levels, low cashew quality and the lack of quality standards, this is definitely an agricultural opportunity to explore in Zambia. Cashews grow on trees. They are also known as nuts. However, the cashew nut is not the only fruit of the cashew tree. The other… Read More How to plant and grow Cashew
Does a cook ever have enough onions? Pungent bulb onions are great and add flavour to any meal. I must say, we Zambians use onions in everything. As an agricultural farmer in Zambia, you need to tap into this need. So, if you’re thinking about growing onions on a large scale, then this article could help… Read More Onions – Low maintenance crops for beginner farmers