Grains/Starch
Mielies/Maize
Adapted from. Native to North and South America, corn — or maize — was first cultivated some 4,000 years before Columbus set…
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Vegetables, herbs, grains and mushrooms in a dry climate
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Growing potatoes in Namibia: from seed to storage
Grow a manageable potato crop by matching healthy seed, planting season and water supply to your site. This guide brings planning, planting, crop care and harvest togethe…
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Mahangu
Photo by RANJEET CHAUHAN: How to Grow Mahangu (Pearl Millet) in a Small Homestead. Introduction: Hey there! Mahangu, also known as pearl…
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Sorghum
Photo by Breno Cardoso: Let me tell you about sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) in a way that's easy to understand. What is Sorghum?…
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Fonio
Let me tell you all about fonio – a fascinating grain that's super cool! 😊. What is Fonio? Fonio is an ancient…
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Sugar Cane
Photo by FRANK MERIÑO: Let's dive into how to grow sugar cane in an arid desert and explore its benefits for a…
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Sweet Sorghum
from. Sweet Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is a special type of sorghum grown for its juicy stalks as well as its grains. It…
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Chickpeas: choose a season through a small growing trial
Chickpeas, Cicer arietinum, offer a different pulse to try alongside locally familiar beans. The first question is whether a suitable variety can flower and fill pods wit…
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Protect mahangu and other grain without clearing useful trees
Bird damage near harvest can threaten household food. The useful response starts with knowing which birds are feeding, when they arrive and where losses occur. Removing e…
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Gaps in maize cobs: check pollination and crop stress
Missing kernels can result from poor pollination or failure of developing kernels after pollination. Understanding tassels and silks helps a grower distinguish a planting…
Grains/Starch
Growing potatoes in Namibia: from seed to storage
Grow a manageable potato crop by matching healthy seed, planting season and water supply to your site. This guide brings planning, planting, crop care and harvest togethe…
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