The rowan domestic (Sorbus domestica) is a fruit tree typical of the Mediterranean tradition. Produces the rowanberries (or sorbole), an ancient fruit, unfortunately almost forgotten, already known at the time…
There parsnip is a plant belonging to the botanical family of Apiaceae or Umbelliferae. Its botanical name is Parsnip sativa. It is a plant that grows spontaneously, but which is…
There splitting of tomatoes it is a rather common problem when the fruit ripening period arrives. Many farmers, in fact, perhaps because they are at the first experiences, often wonder…
L'sapling and the classic vine training method. This type of cultivation is practiced above all in the poor and dry soils of the southern regions and islands, where high temperatures…
The fleotribo dell'olivo (Phloeotribus scarabaeoides) is a polyphagous insect of the order of Beetlesfamily of Bark beetles. It is also known by the name of weevil of the olive tree…
There coffee plant belongs to the botanical family of Rubiaceaegenus Coffea. Numerous species (over 120) belong to this genus of plants, but the most famous and cultivated in the world…
For those who cultivate an organic orchard it is of fundamental importance to know how to recognize the buds and tree branches. The buds are the reproductive organ par excellence…
The fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant belonging to the family of Fabaceae or Leguminosae. It is commonly called trigonella and it is a culture originating from South-East Asia and…
There blanching of tomatoes is a very common pathophysiology in the cultivation of this plant. This is a very noticeable damage on the skin. It is caused by excessive sun…
There pergola cultivation is a system of classic vine breeding. In reality, however, it is more correct to speak of a group of systems, as there are several variants, such…
The cotonello dell'olivo (Euphyllura olivine) is a very common parasite in Italian regions where olive growing is practiced. We find it more frequently in coastal areas and in areas characterized…
There nutmeg (Myristyca fragrans) is an arboreal species belonging to the family of Myristicaceae. It is native to the Moluccas Islands, which are part of the larger Malay Archipelago, in…