Cultivated plants can be categorized by their function, including human consumption, animal feed, and non-food products. The largest group is for human consumption, with subcategories like root crops, leaf crops, and fruits. Other categories include oil-producing crops, sugar plants, and spices. Some plants are used to make non-food products like coffee, tea, and tobacco. Large […]
Shade-grown coffee is grown under rainforest trees, providing habitat for animals and promoting conservation. It also has a unique flavor and environmental benefits, and is often organic. The success of shade-grown coffee has led to the production of other shade-grown crops. Certification and labeling are available for consumers. Shade-grown coffee is produced from coffee plants […]
Competitive pumpkin growing is popular in the US and Canada, with the current world record held by Joe Jutras of Massachusetts at 1689 lbs. Growing tips include using quality soil, fertilizers, and full sun, while seed choice is debated. Large pumpkins are not ideal for pies, with sugar pie pumpkins being preferred. In late September […]
