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Growing Vegetables April 16, 2023

Growing Bottle Gourd (Upo) Across the Philippines: A Practical Guide

Bottle gourd—upo—is a classic Filipino vegetable, its pale green, smooth-skinned fruits starring in ginisang upo and sinabawang upo. As a vigorous climber, upo needs sturdy supports, fertile soil, and consistent care to produce long, straight fruits. After climbing trellises in my Bulacan garden and trading ...

Growing Vegetables February 19, 2023

Growing Kale (Kalabasa Dahon) Across the Philippines: A Practical Guide

Kale—often called kalay in local gardens—may seem out of place under tropical skies, yet this nutrient-packed green flourishes with the right timing, shade, and soil. From raised beds in Bulacan to cooler terraces of Benguet, kale offers multiple harvests of tender, curly leaves for salads, ...

Growing Vegetables October 30, 2022

Growing Garden Peas (Berdeng Mani) Across the Philippines: A Practical Guide

Garden peas—locally sometimes called berdeng mani—bring sweet, tender pods into Filipino kitchens, from stir-fried combinations in Benguet to fresh pod salads in Tagaytay. Although peas prefer cooler temperatures, with careful site selection, timing, and support, you can successfully grow them in upland plots and even ...

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