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The Biology Group is for all individuals interested in the Life and Earth Sciences including Agriculture, Horticulture, Geography and the Environmental Sciences.
Information on the wide array of fertilizing materials, formulations and methods that are available, and the timing of applications, which will vary depending on the crop and soil.
An international organisation based in southeast Asia specialising in tropical vegetable research. Helping to alleviate poverty and improve diets, through research, development and training.
Information on this crop which can be used with the spines removed as a green vegetable, the necessary environment, management, harvesting and processing.
Explains the concept of using cover crops (green manure), explaining how they can improve the structure and fertility of soils. Of interest to both organic and conventional growers. [PDF]