Watermelon, commonly known as pakwan in Tagalog, is probably native to Africa. It is mainly eaten as dessert fruit. The…

(Tilseed, Cameline, German sesame, benniseed, dodder, linga) Sesame (linga) oil is used, not only for cooking food, but also for…

Almost every part of the radish plant is useful. The leaves and roots may be eaten raw or cooked as…

Calamansi or calamondin (Citrfortunella microcarpa) is a fruit tree native to the Philippines. It is the most commonly grown backyard…

Citrus thrives well in tropical and subtropical climates. Some of the best quality oranges are grown in the non-humid, irrigated…

Banana is one of the most common and widely grown fruit crops in the Philippines. It is also one of…

Chayote is a climbing plant that can rise as high as 12 meters. Its leaves are heart-shaped, 10-25 cm wide…

There are two kinds of cucumber: one is for preserving and the other is for serving raw as salad. The…

The carrot is one of the principal vegetables in the market for its rich content of carotene, Vitamins C and…

There is one way of planting sweet potato (camote) that has been tried that can make it yield 20% more…

Planting potatoes using growths has been tried and found better than using the root crop itself. The former is more…

Growth Habit

Orchids are grouped according to two basic growth habits, namely: monopodials and sympodials. Monopodials are orchids with one main…

Chrysanthemum is one of the leading cutflowers and potted plants in the international market. Domestic market has increased both for…

The culture of mushroom is gaining popularity in the Philippines. Mushroom is a delicacy and is really accepted as vegetable…

Papaya is a luscious fruit that has been taken for granted. The total crop area in the Philippines planted to…

Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) is a distinctive Asian fruit. The tree reaches a height of 40 meters. Its bark is…

The Philippines is known for its excellent fruit products. The carabao mango, better known as Manila Super Mango, makes the…

There are two kinds of bell pepper — one is the pungent kind and the other not. The first is…

Growing ornamental plants used to be a mere hobby of plant lovers - not any more . It has become…