Tree spinach, also known as Chaya or Mayan Miracle plant is one of the most low-maintenance sources of continual leafy green vegetables you can grow in the tropics. If you’re looking for an easy plant to start on your homestead, plant some chaya. Growing Chaya...
Edible vines are incredibly beneficial to any homestead: they take up less growing space in a garden because they grow vertically, and can be used as a natural screen – perhaps covering an unsightly shed that stores your rainwater tank. Also, as the name...
If you’ve planted several large trees around your homestead, you may have a shady patch begging for something to be done with it. While plants do need sunlight, there are plenty of edible plants to grow in the shade. Here are 10 edible plants to grow in the...
If you’re establishing a homestead in the tropics, then you may have discovered that some of the most popular greens (like lettuce or spinach) don’t do so well in the heat. However, if you take a look around and learn a bit about the traditional...
There are some vegetables that thrive in temperate climates and need cooler weather to row best – like brussels sprouts and artichokes. But what about another cool-weather vegetable; asparagus? Can you grow asparagus in the tropics? While asparagus usually...
Potatoes are known as root vegetables that do best in cooler climates. However, it is possible to grow certain varieties of potatoes even in the tropics. You heard that right! There are heat-tolerant varieties of potatoes that can grow in the tropics, as long as...
