Corchorus Olitorius Egyptian Spinach is a very popular summer crop in our region. It goes under many names Molokhia/Molokheiya (and several other ways to spell it), salad mallow, Jew’s mallow mallow and West African sorrel to name just a few. It is believed to have been first discovered in Egypt before Christ and has been…
Read MoreThe process of watching seeds grow is a wonderful activity for children and parents, particularly when seeds grow quickly. Alfalfa ( Medicago Sativa) is a very easy to grow seed that can begin to sprout within a week. To see the seeds germinate by sprinkling a few alfalfa seeds on a piece of paper towel…
Read More7 Tips for Successful Seed Germination for the Home Vegetable Garden Follow these easy steps to increase your rate of germination and healthier seeds for your garden. The first step to making germination more successful is understanding what seeds are and how they do what they do. A seed is a completely self-contained little wonder…
Read More7 Tips for Successful Seed Germination for the Home Vegetable Garden Follow these steps to get higher seeds that germinate and more robust seedlings to plant in your garden. The first step to improving germination is understanding the nature of seeds and how they do what they do. A seed is a completely self-contained, tiny…
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