Beetroot Cultivation Information Guide

Beetroot is one of the hardy and cool season vegetable crops grown throughout the world. The beetroot vegetable is indigenous to Asia and Europe. Beetroot is grown all over the world in temperate regions and the leaves of beetroot plant are heart shaped. The stem of beetroot plant is short and plate. The beetroot is a true biennial, producing thick root system and a rosette of leaves during the 1st year and flowers and seeds the 2nd year. Beetroot has wonderful health benefits and one can obtain good profits in 3 to 4 months with proper vegetable crop management practices. Beets can be grown indoors and containers, polyhouse and greenhouse. Read more about Beet cultivation here.

Aloe Vera Growing Information Guide

Aloe Vera is a succulent plant which is mostly grown in hot and dry climates with little annual rainfall. Literally, Aloe Vera can be grown in desert and drought regions and most parts of the world due to its wide adaptability. Due to many uses and health benefits of Aloe Vera, this crop is grown commercially across the world. Aloe Vera plant is indigenous to African and Mediterranean regions. Aloe Vera is also known as Aloe, Indian Aloe and in some parts of Asia it’s called as Knvar pathu and Ghrit Kumari. This wonder medicinal plant has many commercial cosmetic uses. Many cosmetic products are being made from Aloe Vera such as face creams, shampoo, moisturizing creams and shaving creams apart from using it in health industry. This is being used largely in herbal world for curing some diseases. Aloe Vera plants can also be used for decorative purposes. These plants can be grown indoors, in containers and pots. Read more about wonder plant here.           

Cassava Growing Information Guide

Cassava (yuca) is a starchy tuberous root of tropical perennial trees and used as food in tropical countries. The cassava plant is native to South America. The cassava crop was grown as alternative to rice, potato or corn (maize) in olden days. Nigeria in Africa is top production country of cassava in the world and Thailand is top producer of cassava in Asia. Cassava is an excellent commercial crop from which, food items, glucose, solvents, alcohol, animal feed, fertilizers, energy and others are produced.

 The cassava tubers and leaves are the essential parts of cassava being used. Usually, cassava root is about one mm thick and brown colour on the outside. Generally, commercial cultivars are large in diameter and length. Cassava root flesh can be in yellow or white. Cassava is good source of starch and calcium, phosphorus, vitamin 'C'. One can achieve desired profits in commercial farming of cassava with good cultivar and proper farm management practices.

Generally, cassava crop is long term crop which may take 6 months to more than 2 years depending requirement stage. As cassava has lots of commercial uses, one can zero on the commercial farming of cassava. Let us discuss more in next paragraphs about cassava farming from planting to harvesting including health benefits of cassava.   Read more about cassava cultivation here.                

Apple Growing Information Guide

Well, apple is one of most commercially grown table and temperate fruit crop in the world after banana, orange and grapes. China tops the apple fruit production in the world. Apple has excellent health benefits, hence it is recommended for daily consumption. Apples were originated in Europe and Western Asia and spread across the world. Seed grown apple trees are large in size when compared to rootstock (grafted onto roots). Apple tree belongs to the family of "Rosaceae" and genus of "Malus". There are more than 8000 varieties/cultivars of apple all over the world. The apple is a deciduous tree which can grow up to 15 to 16 feet tall. The wild apple trees can reach up to 40 feet. However, the size and shape of the apple tree are determined by rootstock selection and trimming (Pruning) method. Soil, climate and orchard management practices are common factors that influence the commercial farming of apple fruit. Apples can eaten raw or used as an important ingredient in many desserts like apple pie, apple crumble, apple crisp and apple cake apart from using in beverages (ciders and juices). Read more about apple orchard here.