We have been harvesting mushrooms weekly from the farm in the past few weeks. My kids love them in creamy soups. I sometimes mix them in egg omelette and it goes well with onions, tomatoes and cheese.
We were curious on how to grow them so we bought some prepared setup from EgSeeds in Tagaytay-Mendez Crossing at P20 per pack. We hanged the packs using old ribbons inside a dark makeshift room. The small room is a temporary storage area cum bathroom. For now, we are just content with harvesting them for our own consumption but we are planning to grow more for selling.
June 8, 2012 -- Growing Ashitaba
above: preparing the seeds of the ashitaba plant
I have been intrigued by growing popularity of ashitaba plant so I decided to research on it. There are several who sell what they claim as ashitaba but on closer look they are really gynura procumbens.
Angelica keiskei, more widely known unde...
January 8, 2012 -- Growing Jasmine Cuttings Jasmine is one of my favorite plants at home. The scent of their white flowers are very soothing and relaxing to the senses. I have difficulty propagating them though. I have tried several cuttings before but was only disappointed when almost all just withered away after some time. Persistence m...
January 2, 2012 -- PinoyEcoFarm Cool December
"If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive." - Eleonora Duse
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January 27, 2012 -- Admiring the Begonias at PinoyEcoFarm One of the natural blessings in our farm is the abundance of these flowering begonias. These plants cling to the rocks beside the walkway to the river. Their pink flowers provide a magnificent contrast to the greenery. Begonia is a genus in the flowering plant family Begoniaceae and is a perennia...
January 26, 2012 -- Pili Sprouts at PinoyEcoFarm The pili seednuts given by Dr. Roberto Coronel have finally sprouted in our seedbed beside the river. It almost took two months before breaking free from the seemingly uncrackable hard shell. ...
November 30, 2010 -- Coffee Growers and Traders in Bulacan Migrant farmer group in Bulacan managed to develop their own community in Barangay Talbak with coffee as their primary cash crop....
November 26, 2010 -- Herbal Supplements Companies in the Philippines Studies continue to suggest new ways at looking at natural herbs, paving the way to more business opportunities, like what these companies in the Philippines have found out. ...
November 12, 2010 -- Profiting from Mushrooms There are advantages in growing mushrooms. These include: source of quality protein, effective ways to convert agricultural waste and low investment. ...
Atis Leaves Developed as Anti-Dengue Solution: Philippine government health researchers found atis (Anona squamosa) leaves extracts for the formulation of an effective anti-mosquito repellant....12283 view(s) | posted on October 21, 2010
Can Guyabano Cure Cancer?: “Studies are underway by leading medical institutes, universities and pharmaceutical companies of the healing properties of guyabano against cancers....9015 view(s) | posted on August 24, 2010
Atis – Anona Squamosa Linn.: the fruits and leavesAtis - Anona Squamosa Linn.
Local names: Ates (Tag.); atis (Tag.); yates (Tag.); sugar apple, sweetsop (Eng.).
Atis is cultivated, throughout the Philippines and is occasionally spontaneous. It was introduced from tropical America by the Spaniards at an early date and is now p...7579 view(s) | posted on October 21, 2010
Hydroponics Farm in Tagaytay:
Hydroponics (from the Greek words hydro water and ponos labour) is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, without soil. Terrestrial plants may be grown with their roots in the mineral nutrient solution only or in an inert medium, such as perlite, gravel, or mineral wool using...6807 view(s) | posted on October 4, 2009
A Guide to Vermiculture and Vermicomposting: Vermicomposting is indeed a nice way to manage our biodegradable organic scraps/wastes and turn them into something useful for our garden. I found this Guide to Vermiculture and Vermicomposting from the Bureau Plant Industry...5580 view(s) | posted on May 20, 2010
Certified Organic Farms in the Philippines: The Organic Certification Center of the Philippines (OCCP) is the official certification body for organic products in the Philippines. The Department of Agriculture has accredited OCCP as the first certifying agency for organic agricultural products in the country.
Certification is defined as a sys...5129 view(s) | posted on October 23, 2009
Making Carbonized Rice Hull: Carbonized rice hull is a crucial ingredient of bokashi organic fertilizer and can also be used in composting toilets and animal bedding....4177 view(s) | posted on June 1, 2010
Yellow Ginger Feature in Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho: From simple food flavoring… ginger can now be used for candies and chips. And one type of ginger, known as “Queen of Herbs" because of its yellow color, is believed to be good for the health. Some people even attest that its extract can cleanse the liver from toxins, improves blood circulation and a...3925 view(s) | posted on April 23, 2010
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May 12, 2013 (3:51) Growing Ashitaba hello po sir. ask ko lang po yung ok na yung ashitaba plants nyo? may you be kind enough to share it with us. how much per seedling or seeds if ever? thanks and Godbless.. my email ad is dyudsaduh@yahoo.com
May 11, 2013 (5:00) Growing Ashitaba Where can i get the plant? Do you sell? How much? I'm interested pls. let me know. Thanks
May 5, 2013 (9:34) Caretaker Hi.. I am planning to start native chicken raising venture i have a farm lot in Pantukan, Compostela Valley can you provide me reading materials regarding this subject? Many thanks and best regards,
May 3, 2013 (12:21) Caretaker hi po, am nydia from bicol. i am planning to start a vegetable farm using natural farming, what are the things that i should consider? how much is the needed capital?
April 28, 2013 (10:13) Growing Ashitaba I have 20 seeds for Ashitaba in refrigerator moist in peat pellets. I am worried they won't grow. So ordered 20 to come on Monday. I just don't have a green thumb but I sure want to have one, I love to see plants and watch them grow and Ashitaba is good for health. thanks for info
April 28, 2013 (1:17) Growing Ashitaba HI! sir nagbebenta po ba kayo ng ashitaba kasi meron ako yung isa, gusto ko po sana buy. or san po ba makabili ng seeds niya. pls help. my cp 09087899511
April 25, 2013 (9:09) Growing Ashitaba Where can I buy the ashitaba plant ? I'm sooooo desperate. My cell # 09155612969
April 4, 2013 (2:03) Growing Ashitaba Hi can you refer any ashibata suppliers here in the Philippines? Thank you