Lettuce

most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often plagued on by a number of insect and mammal pests and fungal and bacterial diseases, and can suffer

Pomegranate

Punica granatum ) is a small tree or deciduous shrub that belongs to the family of Lythraceae . The plant can grow up to between 5 and 8 metres (16 and 26 feet)

Turf and grass

pitches and football fields, turf provides the perfect base for a wide variety of sporting grounds around the world. It is also prized as a ground cover for

Guava

regions. A vivid yellow or green on the outside, Psidium guaiava, is the fruit of the Myrtle family (Myrtaceae) – a smallish tree. The pulp varies from off-white

Beneficial microorganisms

providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Well-known examples of beneficial microbes are the fungi Akanthomyces muscarius , Beauveria bassiana [...] which can be released into the environment to infect other pests. Advantages of microorganisms in agriculture No harmful residue Unlike chemical pesticides

Gherkin

brine or some other solution. It is then left to ferment for a certain period of time. Fermentation takes place by putting the cucumbers in an acidic solution

Avocado

pear or (large) egg. The avocado tree belongs to the flowering plant family of Lauraceae . Commercially speaking, avocados are very valuable and the fruit

Bhendi/Ladies finger

throughout the tropical, sub-tropical and also in warm temperate regions of the world for its younger tender fibrous fruits containing white round seeds

Pest control

Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus ) is a root vegetable and comes in a variety of colours, ranging from the regular orange to black and purple, but also red