Cotton bollworm attacks cotton, corn, potatoes, tobacco, vegetables. Scientific name: Helicoverpa armigeraGreek name: Πράσινο Σκουλήκι Damage The young larvae feed on the leaves and then on the bracts, which fall off. The damage is most severe on the boll. On the outside of the affected boll, the entrance hole and the larval excrement can be […]
American Indians used to successfully grow corn, squash and beans together. They called this way of farming “the three sisters” because the three plants took care of each other and all grew together in harmony. You too can use this knowledge and grow corn, squash and beans together. Corn provides a natural scaffold on which
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Do you want to learn how to grow beans and green beans in the garden? You are in the right place! The bean belongs to the genus Phaseolus of the family Leguminosae. The various cultivated species of bean, according to their importance, are as follows: All four species are diploid with 2x=22 chromosomes. It is
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