CACAO
Cacao seed are borne in pods that hang from the branches of the cacao tree. When the red
pods become deep red or when yellow-orange and green pods become yellow, they are ready
for harvest.
Category: AGRICULTURE
Kape
COFFEE
There are more than 40 species of coffee, but only four of these are commercially cultivated in
coffee producing countries. These are:
1. Arabica -considered the best quality coffee because of its excellent flavor and aroma.
– This grows in cool places with an elevation of 1,200 – 1,800 above sea level
The shrub is rounded and smaller than Robusta Liberica and Execelsa trees. The
lateral branches are opposite in arrangement, horizontal and in pairs. The leaves are
dark glossy green on the upper surface and light green underneath, about 1 – 14 cm
long and about 56 cm wide, oval or elliptical, short at the base and somewhat
undulating.
Farming basket
FARMING IN BASKET
In arid lands or mountainous places, or lahar covered areas, it is possible to grow plants and
enable them to yield fruits if these will be planted in basket or “bayong”. This is done in places
where soil is not good. For instance in the Basque province, farmers get soil from another
places and bring it over to their place to grow plants.
Ube
Y A M (UBI)
Yam or ubi is known throughout the world. It is a vine and so its needs support to climb on. Its
fruits are violet or light purple. The temperature it likes is 25’C – 30’C , and grows well if
watered throughout its life. The soil it likes best is loose and with good drainage.
It is good to plant yam between April and May when the sun is abundant. When the day is
long, it has plenty of leaves and branches. When the day is short, the development of the
fruits is good. The variety “kinampay” is of superior quality because of its aroma, taste and
violet color. This is powdered and used in the manufacture of ice cream.