We have over 15000 known varieties, and at least 3000 heirloom or heritage varieties are still in active cultivation worldwide. Tomato plants are of the night shade family (Solanacea), which includes chillies, tobacco, potatoes, eggplants and peppers. These are...
Jane Griffiths shares her tips for starting an organic vegetable garden this Winter It can be daunting growing your own food for the first time. Even if you have a large space with dreams of becoming self-sufficient, begin with one or two beds and learn how to manage...
Chillies are the fiery cousins of the capsicum family. There are dozens of varieties, each with a unique character and flavour. Colour isn’t a good indicator of heat – size is more reliable, and in general, smaller chillies pack a bigger punch.The heat in...
There are a wide variety of tomatoes available on the market and there are several ways to cultivate. Either grow from seed (great if you’ve been given some heirloom seeds from your aunty Mavis upcountry whose some kind of tomato guru!) or cheat a little and buy...
The best advice for success is to start by growing Oyster mushrooms, the easiest and most forgiving variety for any home cultivator to grow. Growing mushrooms from scratch requires care, so start with a kit and go from there. Download our grow guide...
Termed “Green Gold” by many thanks to its benefits as a complete food but also due to the price of the fruit out of season. Rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, avocados are always in demand. Download our grow guide...
