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Some tips on how to grow okra

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) is a vegetable rich in fiber. Many Filipinos consume it raw or stewed, depending on the dish. It is rich...

Want to grow lettuce? Here’s a quick guide to help you out

Lettuce or letsugas is among the most famous vegetables in the world because it’s the main ingredient in many salad recipes. After all, it’s...

How to grow radish in your farm or garden 

Radish is a popular vegetable among Filipinos because of its unique flavor. It’s usually used as an ingredient in stews or as a salad....

A beginner’s guide to growing kalabasa

Kalabasa (Cucurbita maxima L.), known as squash in English, is rich in vitamins and minerals such as A, C, B1, B6, B3, and potassium....

Four tips for growing spring onions

Spring onions are sweeter and have a mellower taste than regular onions, but the greens are more intense in flavor than scallions. It’s rich...

Tips for growing snap beans 

Snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), locally known as Baguio beans, are rich in vitamins and minerals, including beta-carotene, fiber, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus. It’s also...

A quick guide on how to grow ampalaya 

Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia Linn.), locally known as ampalaya, is part of the Cucurbitaceae family and a primary crop cultivated in the Philippines since...

Some things to remember when growing alugbati 

Alugbati, also known as Malabar spinach, is a popular spinach type in the Philippines. It’s rich in calcium, iron, and vitamins A, B, and...

Do vertically farmed greens taste as good as organic ones?

Many consumers complain that vertically farmed vegetables lack flavor and are artificial. Vertically farmed produce has the potential to increase food security and ensure...

Make vegetables last long with these quick tips

Vegetables are a staple item on any grocery list. However, consumers often keep them stored in the refrigerator for future use, which dietitians claim...

Onion output rose, but cabbage, tomato harvests fell in second quarter

Onion production recovered in the second quarter of 2023, but harvests of other vegetables like cabbage, tomato and sweet potato fell in the same...

There are no bad veggies here

Mimi Vergara-Tupas serves plant-based dishes that taste like a celebration. Well-thought-out and beautifully executed, she salutes vegetables for what they are: delectable food that...

Game-changing veggie concepts

For certified vegan chef Mimi Vergara-Tupas, vegetables are always the star of her dishes. “We started with cold-pressed juices and salads in 2014 and gradually...

Fresh veggies

A visitor buys fresh and low-priced vegetables from Bicol and Pangasinan during the one-day Farmers’ Market at Burnham Green in Luneta Park in Manila.
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