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10/13/2018 / By David Williams

Use of compost and cover crops improves soil nutrients, helps mitigate the impact of extreme weather on vegetable crops

The benefits of using cover crops and compost in growing all sorts of plants have been known for a long time. However, the effects of adding them in specific configurations haven’t exactly been well-studied. In fact, certain long-term impacts of adding organic matter through cover crops (CC) and compost in the soil are poorly understood. […]

10/10/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

A natural fungicide identified in Zuccagnia punctata, a legume

Zuccagnia punctata is a species of legume native to Argentina and Chile. In a study published in Annals of Applied Biology, researchers found that the plant’s extracts and phenolic compounds have protective effects on corn against species of fungi. The researchers obtained the plant’s ethanolic leaf extract (TZP), its ethereal fraction (Eet), and its phenolic […]

10/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A ridiculously easy guide to planting your own peanuts

If you like snacking on peanuts, you can grow some in your yard or even in a large pot. It may come as a surprise, but peanuts aren’t really nuts. Originating from South America, it’s technically a legume, and is related to peas and beans. Peanuts take about 120 days to mature. Peanuts can grow even in light spring and fall […]

09/30/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Natural weed control: Organic farmers use woodchip mulch to control weeds, increase crop yields

Woodchip mulching can suppress weed growths under field conditions, according to a study published in Agronomy Journal. Using a 16-year field trial of woodchip mulching, researchers demonstrated that not only does it diminish the development of weeds, it also does not affect the yield of the crops when it is used. Mulch – a general term for anything […]

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