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	<title>EntrePinoys Atbp. &#187; Plant-Crops</title>
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		<title>Sinta Papaya Hybrid Production Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:30:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Features:

The First Philippine-bred hybrid Papaya developed by the Institute of Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, UP Los Banos (IPB)
Moderately tolerant to Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV)
Semi-dwarf tree with fruits averaging 1.2-2.0 kg
Fruit is sweet, yellow orange and firm


Land Preparation
Prepare the land thoroughly by plowing and harrowing.

High raised beds is advisable to prevent waterlogging. Make 1 m [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bamboo Growing and Propagation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the pressing problems being faced by the country today is the scarcity of lumber. A good substitute for lumber is bamboo. Bamboo could generate tremendous income for bamboo stand owners and traders and could create jobs for the people.
There are about 65 known species of bamboo found in the country but the most [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Set-Up Snap Hydroponics</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:55:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A. Establish the seedlings
Materials needed:

sowing tray &#8211; shallow box/basin with holes for drainage at the bottom
growing media &#8211; aged (not the new one) coconut coir dust or charcoaled rice hull or their mixture; saw dust (possible with the old stock -not the new ones but not yet tested), fine sand (can be combined with coir [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bamboo Propagation and Management</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:39:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bamboos can be propagated either by reproductive method or vegetative method. Reproductive method involves the production of new bamboo plants through seeds while the vegetative method makes use of vegetative parts such as rhizomes, culms and branches.
Seed Propagation
This method is very seldom used because of the rare and irregular flowering of most bamboos observed locally [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FAQs and Growing of Wheatgrass</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:59:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is Wheatgrass?
Wheatgrass is a variety of grass that is sprouted from wheat kernels that possesses therapeutic and nutritional properties. The optimal level of growth of wheatgrass is from 6-10 inches of height, sprouted and grown for 7-14 days, depending on the temperature (warmth) of the growing conditions.
Wheatgrass is available in juice, concentrate, extract, powdered [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Guide to Growing Lettuce</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Plant-Crops]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From baby leaf lettuce to big, crisp heads, lettuce is easy to grow in spring and fall, when the soil is cool. Leaf color and texture vary with variety. All types of lettuce grow best when the soil is kept constantly moist, and outside temperatures range between 45 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lettuce is one of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Guide to Growing Organic Mango</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:12:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The growing domestic and export market demands for organically grown fruits and vegetables compel us to learn to grow ORGANIC MANGO using the Natural Farming System. This is a simple and basic study to help mango growers produce naturally grown mango free from toxic chemical residue, using both herbal organic fertilizers and concentrates with biotechnology [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FAQ&#8217;s on Mango Production</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:27:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Which microclimate in Mindanao is suited for mango production?
Mindanao is ideal for mango production primarily because many areas there are spared from typhoons, which is the single most important constraint in year-round mango production. The Mindanao area can be classified as the best producing area in the country in terms of  yield but in terms of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Growing Bell Pepper (High Value Crop)</title>
		<link>http://www.mixph.com/2009/09/growing-bell-pepper-high-value-crop.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:29:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Growing Bell Peppers is best in hot weather, full sun, and moist well drained soil. Bell Peppers are native to semi-tropical regions and and in frost free and low frost areas it can be grown as a small perennial shrub.
Bell Peppers are a fantastic source of vitamin C. Green Bell Peppers has two times the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Growing Tomatoes (High Value Vegetable)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:44:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tomatoes have an annual average growth rate of 2.33% in the Philippines for the period of 1998 to 2002. Major producers of tomato in the Philippines include Pangasinan (22.811.40 tons, average for 1998-2002), Bukidnon (17,297.20 tons), Ilocos Norte (14,489.40 tons), Iloilo (10,476.80 tons), Ilocos Sur (10,001.20 tons) and Nueva Ecija (7,900 tons).
Tomatoes are considered as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Growing Carrots (High Value Vegetable)</title>
		<link>http://www.mixph.com/2009/08/growing-carrots-high-value-vegetable.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.mixph.com/2009/08/growing-carrots-high-value-vegetable.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:21:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carrots are relatively tolerant of a wide variety of temperatures but prefer cooler growing conditions. Carrots are hardy and can be planted as soon as the soil can be prepared.
Growing Carrots
Carrots require relatively large amounts of moisture and are not tolerant of drought. Prolonged hot weather in the later stages of development may not only [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Growing Asparagus (High Value Vegetable)</title>
		<link>http://www.mixph.com/2009/08/growing-asparagus-high-value-vegetable.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:06:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vegetable growing in the Philippines is seasonal. Subsequently, profits from the vegetable industry can also be unstable. Availability of vegetables in the market varies throughout the year. Thus, vegetable prices also vary accordingly. Price of vegetable with high supply is low, and price of vegetables with low supply is high.
However, high-value vegetables maintain their price [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Is Organic Farming? (and Its Many Benefits)</title>
		<link>http://www.mixph.com/2009/08/what-is-organic-farming-and-its-many-benefits.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.mixph.com/2009/08/what-is-organic-farming-and-its-many-benefits.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is organic farming?
Organic Farming is a technique used in farming without the use of any chemicals or synthetics. Aim of organic farming is to produce crops which have the highest nutritional values with least impact on nature. Crop rotation, green manure, use of natural fertilizers and biological pest control form the crux of organic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Business of Growing Lilies</title>
		<link>http://www.mixph.com/2009/08/the-business-of-growing-lilies.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[More and more Pinoys are discovering the business potentials of growing lilies. Lily is one of the flowers always considered during church weddings especially lilies white and &#8220;stargazer.&#8221; These flowers have high market value because of their unique beauty and its usefulness from simplest to extravagant occasions.
Lilies in the Philippine Market
Filipinos nowadays have discovered the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Coconut and Gmelina Cropping System</title>
		<link>http://www.mixph.com/2009/08/coconut-and-gmelina-cropping-system.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:36:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Technology Description
The coconut – based agroforestry system involving coconut + gmelina (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) interplanting under leaf pruned coconut is a scheme to save the coconut industry from being a sunset industry by providing a practical substitute to the cutting of coconut trees.
Gmelina arborea is a fast growing forest tree planted to produce wood for [...]]]></description>
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