Horticulture Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:26:40 +0000 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:26:40 +0000 Dumaguete Info https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/forums/horticulture.9/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:17:21 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/cherrys-farm.75819/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/cherrys-farm.75819/ invalid@example.com (ShawnM) ShawnM
Shawn]]> 28 Wed, 14 May 2025 23:43:04 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/growing-grapes.75815/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/growing-grapes.75815/ invalid@example.com (ShawnM) ShawnM
We ordered 15 rooted cardinal cuttings and another 5 black ribier cuttings. We have an area set up for these; going to get the bamboo support posts in the ground tomorrow. The rooted cuttings have been transferred to larger pots under shade cloth in our seed starting area thinking they need 2 weeks or so until transplanted into the ground.

Been searching Mr. Google like crazy and...

Growing grapes]]> 5 Sun, 11 May 2025 10:34:45 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/brewing-home-beer.75811/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/brewing-home-beer.75811/ invalid@example.com (billm) billm
Thank you.

billm]]> 2 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:49:42 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/growing-tomatoes.75807/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/growing-tomatoes.75807/ invalid@example.com (ShawnM) ShawnM exact issues folks have encountered.

I have around 70 San Marzano and 30 cherry tomato plants that are ready to transplant into the field. I start all seeds in a 50/50 mix of vermicompost and rice hulls. Seems to be a good seed starting mix for most veggies. The seedlings are all around 8-10" tall and look great, only issue is some minor...

Growing tomatoes]]> 5 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 11:42:39 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/liptong-woodland.75648/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/liptong-woodland.75648/ invalid@example.com (kelpguy) kelpguy
https://www.rappler.com/life-and-st...land-the-little-forest-that-could-save-trees/]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:15:49 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/sourcing-compost.75521/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/sourcing-compost.75521/ invalid@example.com (ShawnM) ShawnM
Our farmland was used for decades for sugarcane with chemical fertilizers so the soil is dead. Weeds don't even want to grow; one of the ways I judge soil is how many worms you see...haven't seen a worm yet....

Sourcing compost]]> 36 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:50:02 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/bonsai.75562/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/bonsai.75562/ invalid@example.com (billm) billm
Thanks,

billm]]> 1 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:36:58 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/brussels-sprouts.74979/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/brussels-sprouts.74979/ invalid@example.com (NowandThen) NowandThen

Gesendet von meinem M2101K6G mit Tapatalk]]> 21 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 23:42:16 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/starting-a-garden-in-bais-mountains.74548/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/starting-a-garden-in-bais-mountains.74548/ invalid@example.com (Randyb) Randyb 5 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 05:45:37 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/drip-irrigation-ideas.22423/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/drip-irrigation-ideas.22423/ invalid@example.com (Dave & Imp) Dave & Imp
Drip irrigation ideas.]]> 26 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:24:41 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/curry-leave-trees-to-give-away.56021/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/curry-leave-trees-to-give-away.56021/ invalid@example.com (Kiwi Dave) Kiwi Dave
It was a challenge getting my first tree to the Philippines 12 years ago, though I see them for sale in the salsado market in Manila.

anyone passionate about Indian food and want a tree, drop me a line I have half a dozen to give to a suitable home.

]]> 3 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:21:01 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/container-growing-in-puerto-rico.57238/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/container-growing-in-puerto-rico.57238/ invalid@example.com (ShawnM) ShawnM
9 tomato plants, 4 okra, 4 drawf sunflowers, 3 sweet mini peppers and 2 flowers that were just cheap.

Seeds were not available before so I saved the tomato seeds from what I bought; obviously no clue if what you get is close to the parent plant, but an experiment.

Saved seeds from both grape and cherry tomatoes as well as what could be...

Container growing in Puerto Rico]]> 6 Mon, 18 May 2020 01:20:52 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/coffee-cashew-cocoa-hass-or-unique-avocado-pili-nuts.55993/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/coffee-cashew-cocoa-hass-or-unique-avocado-pili-nuts.55993/ invalid@example.com (Kiwi Dave) Kiwi Dave
Before heading out to Davio for Cacao and coffee or Mindanao for Hass avocado fruit on a branch or Ilocos for Kosoy apples or Pili nuts from Bacolod. I would like to find out if anyone has these trees growing in their backyards here in or around Dumaguete.

From botanical fruit, seeds, and pods we produce botanical works of art in Bronze not from molds but by investing organic specimens directly...

Coffee , Cashew , Cocoa , Hass or unique avocado , Pili nuts]]> 3 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:20:35 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/plantix-agriculture-app-your-crop-doctor.55130/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/plantix-agriculture-app-your-crop-doctor.55130/ invalid@example.com (tuba-coma) tuba-coma https://plantix.net/en/]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:44:48 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/seed-starting.52996/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/seed-starting.52996/ invalid@example.com (ShawnM) ShawnM bunch of seeds last night. One of the seed flats (104 cells) is just cactus, I harvested those seeds when I was in Arizona. I only need 6 cactus for my plan for a rock garden but have heard they are very difficult to germinate so 2-3 seeds per cell. I have never had cactus and really no clue about growing/germinating them other than what I've read so we will see. If I end up with more cactus than I need then the wife will gift them and/or I will make a post to give...

Seed starting]]> 38 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 03:10:30 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/backyard-gardening.54452/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/backyard-gardening.54452/ invalid@example.com (ShawnM) ShawnM
There are just a few YouTube channels I watch, most are about gardening/homesteading but watched an interesting one the other day from an Australian guy who talked about the same thing and how it would be a benefit all around (not just during this difficult time) to get back to gardening at home, even on a really small scale such as...

Backyard gardening]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2020 02:33:30 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/growing-banana-from-seed.46925/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/growing-banana-from-seed.46925/ invalid@example.com (ShawnM) ShawnM
I ordered 30 seeds, soaked 6 seeds for 12 hours as recommended, put 3 seeds each in two large pots of vermicompost. 10 days or so and nothing has popped up. I've read it can take 2 weeks or more but rainy season has kicked in with nice temps so hoping they will germinate. I'm starting to wonder if I need to be a bit more patient or try some of the other banana seeds I have?...

Growing banana from seed]]> 21 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:05:08 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/what-grows-best-for-you.51153/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/what-grows-best-for-you.51153/ invalid@example.com (ShawnM) ShawnM
For us; okra grows well and we eat tons of it. Patula (hope I spelt that correct) a local gourd, tastes fine to me when cooked. Have had very good luck with cucumbers...some issues with cucumber bugs but they move relatively slow in the mornings so not too hard to pick off and dispose of. She did have enough luck with cucumbers to be able to give many away. Definitely will keep growing cucumbers...picked up some seeds of...

What grows best for you?]]> 7 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 07:58:35 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/pepper-seeds.47971/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/pepper-seeds.47971/ invalid@example.com (ShawnM) ShawnM
Anyone that wants some seeds let me know...absolutely free or exchange for some other seeds I may not have.

Shawn]]> 1 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 12:31:58 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/kiyot-bee-honey.48149/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/kiyot-bee-honey.48149/ invalid@example.com (DavyL200) DavyL200 If you want to attract then cut a length of bamboo with both plugs in and drill a small hole at one end and set in a tree etc and wait.
The honey from them is expensive and supposed to be very good for you.
It certainly tastes differenent from any other honey with a slightly sour and sweet flavour.

For centuries honey is known to be...

Kiyot bee honey]]> 7