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To realise full potential at the farm, all the preparations, planting methods and good agronomic practices are observed.

Once a humble root, sweet potatoes have become a global nutrition star. From supporting eye health to regulating blood sugar, ...

How to buy the best fresh corn and prepare it in summertime recipes for Corn Chaat, Sauteed Corn, Squash and Tomato Salad and Fresh Corn Fritters.

There is not much that can be planted in the garden in June or July. It is just too hot, and soil dries out to quickly, so fresh seedlings will struggle. We can start planting for Fall in August, ...

Some of the local names that have been given to sweet potato varieties include Muzvareshonga, Ngoro nhatu, Musafari, Bhasikiti, Chirikadzi, Kanyimo, Mai Chengetai, Kazangarare and many others.

Sweet potatoes have a significantly lower glycemic index than most other starchy foods, typically ranging from 30-50 depending on preparation method, compared to white potatoes at 70-85, white ...

Nigeria has released eight improved sweet potato varieties, including both white and orange-fleshed types, while Uganda has developed 36 improved varieties. These innovations are critical in ...

2 tablespoons lime juice Zest of 1 lime ¼ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon garlic powder Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, then into ¼-inch slices. Cut the ...

New varieties of sweet potatoes are hitting the market, offering fans a variety of tastes and textures to enjoy. The autumn staple is now available year-round and is inspiring fresh culinary ...

Regular potatoes usually have a more neutral taste and are most generally white or yellow—though some non-sweet potato varieties also have blue or purple flesh.