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Babugosha: An Exotic Delight

Kavya Organic Farm

Although considered a traditional Asian fruit, historical evidence suggests that the Babugosha pears were first cultivated in Korea and China. Later, it made its way to Japan, where it was further cultivated and popularised as the Japanese pear. Pruning & Fertilising Pruning and fertilising play important roles too.

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The Unsung Heroes of the Plants We Drink: Tea

ATTRA

The journey of tea from seed to cup involves harvesting, withering, rolling, oxidizing, and drying. As interest in locally sourced and sustainably grown products continues, tea cultivation in the Gulf South could become an exciting new venture for farmers and tea lovers alike. Cultivation Techniques Are you excited to grow some tea?

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From Pot to Plate: Growing Beefsteak Tomatoes in Pots

Kavya Organic Farm

By following our expert tips and guidelines, you can produce an abundant harvest of these flavorful, meaty tomatoes that are perfect for salads, sandwiches, and other delectable dishes. High-quality seeds will give your tomato plants a head start, leading to vigorous growth and a bountiful harvest.

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Greens as a Secondary Income from your Cash Crop Plants

ATTRA

Yet, we tend to restrict ourselves to greens cultivated primarily for their leaves, leaving them susceptible to bolting in high temperatures or losing leaves to disease. But did you know that our gardens have delectable green vegetables available for harvesting and consumption while we wait for the fruits to grow.

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Climate Solutions for the Future of Coffee

Civil Eats

Lower yields mean less cash flow, contributing to wage stagnation. Underpaid pickers don’t show up, and coffee cherries rot on the ground, wasting the harvest. Some harvests last for six months instead of the standard two, and some are shockingly short. As they prune, workers pile leaves and branches on the ground.

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Our 2023 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide

Civil Eats

Sprinkled throughout the recipes are fascinating historical tidbits about the Quaker who first cultivated rhubarb in the 1730s, for example, and the Indigenous tribes that used spruce tip tea to ward off scurvy. She does yield a few pages to sustainable farming practices, like soil management, though these are more buzzwords than insights.

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