Category: AGRICULTURE

Kalabasa production

Ang kalabasa ay kilalang gulay na mayaman sa bitamina A, mineral, posporus at kalsiyum.

Mag uri:

• Pantag-araw – White Bush Scallop o Patty Pan, Yellow Bush Scallop o Golden Custard, Yellow Crookneck, Yellow Straightneck, Casera, Cocozelle, Zuchine.

• Pantaglamig – Table Queen, Des Maines, Butter nut, Turban, Marblehead.

Ang mga uring ito ay makatutubong mabuti sa lupang lagkitin na hindi tinitigilan ng tubig. Maitatanim mula Abril hanggang Hunyo at mula Setyembre hanggang Pebrero.

Paraan ng Pagtatanim

Araruhin at suyurin ang bukid na pagtatamnan. Tuwirang itanim ang 3-4 buto sa butas na tatlong (3) sentimetrong lalim sa bawat tundos na may 1.5 metrong agwat sa hanay ng mga tudling na 1.5 metrong pagitan. Pagkaraan ng isang linggo pagkatanim, bawasan ang tanim sa bawat tundos, at mag-iwan lamang ng 2 malulusog. Magpatubig lamang sa katamtamang dami.

Isagawa ang mababaw na pagbubungkal bago kumalat ang mga baging sa lupa, upang mapanatiling buhaghag at mahalumigmig ang lupa at hindi pati makatubo ang mga damo.

Maglagay ng abono at hayaang gumapang sa lupa ang mga baging. Magani habang mura pa ang mga bunga, bago tumigas ang balat. Ang “Yellow beetle” ang pinakamapaminsalang kulisap sa kalabasa. Upang mapuksa ito, bombahin ang mga pananim ng Malathion. Kung laganap ang sakit ng kalabasa, maaaring gumamit ng Manzate o Dithane.

Jackfruit production

Jackfruit scientifically known as Artocarpus heterophyllius, lam, locally known as “nangka” or “langka” is a favorite dessert of Filipinos, it is one of the most widely grown fruit crops in the Philippines. It was reported that this fruit is one of the famous in the world because it produces the largest edible fruit that weighs as much as 50kg. Many people believe that the leaves of the jackfruit tree can cure skin diseases. The bast of the tree is utilized in making rope and clothing. Cebuanos use the wood of the jackfruit tree in making excellent guitars and ukeleles, that’s why jackfruit orchards are becoming increasingly popular in Cebu.

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Banana peel as catsup

Bit of Imagination Turns Banana Peel to Big Savings

Do you know that banana peel can be made into wine, vinegar and even banana sauce? Through the National Institute of Science and Technology, TRC shares with you three (3) procedures of banana peel recycling. With a little imagination and wise use of free time, a family can generate savings and perhaps earn a little from this garbage-recycling.

 

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