Heirloom, open pollenated, hybrid and GMO are all different types of seeds. These are terms that describe different strains of plant, and which can prove […]
Category: HORTICULTURE
Plant Reproduction Explained: Seeds, Corms & Bulbs
Seeds, corms, bulbs, tubers and rhizomes are all means of plant reproduction. Growers need to know the differences amongst them, as they all require different […]
Care For Your Late-Summer Tomato Plants
Your late-summer tomato plants will be trying to overcome the effects of a wetter, cooler than normal 2021-2022 summer. However, there are some measures that […]
How To Work With A Market Agent
Vegetable-growing smallholders don’t need to be left out of the commercial market. With the help of a market agent, small growers can sell their produce […]
Selling Your Produce? Start A REKO Ring
Some small towns in the KZN Midlands are really enjoying the benefits of their local REKO rings. The concept of REKO started in Finland ~ […]
Marketing Your Produce At Farmer’s Market Stalls
Marketing your produce through successful farmer’s market stalls requires care and planning. Smallholders want to take advantage of how people are flocking back to farmers […]
Marketing Your Produce Or Services
Smallholders who want to start a business will need to learn about marketing produce and services. Now you need to tell your potential customers what […]
How to Get Organic Certification
There are a few options for small scale farmers who wish to get organic certification for their products. Standards and regulations For a start, there […]
Organic Control of Pests, Disease and Weeds
Small scale organic farmers apply an environmentally conscious approach to managing insects, weeds and disease. The Saoso Standard for Organic Production and Processing give requirements […]
What Goes Into Healthy Organic Soil?
Healthy organic soil and water can be achieved through organic methods of growing. Organic farming methods are based on scientific knowledge of ecology. They combine […]