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The rainy season is a gardener’s paradise, offering the perfect conditions for a flourishing garden. In this first part of our series, we’ll explore the best herbs and vegetables to plant during the rainy season to ensure a bountiful harvest.Best Vegetables to Plant1. Leafy GreensLeafy greens thrive in the moist, cool conditions of the rainy season. They are easy to grow and can be harvested multiple times. Some excellent choices include:- Spinach: Spinach grows quickly and is rich in vitamins.- Lettuce: A variety of lettuces can be planted for a continuous supply of fresh, crisp leaves.- Kale: This hardy green...

Starting a garden can be a rewarding and enriching experience, and there's no better time to begin than during the rainy season. Rainy days provide unique conditions that can benefit both novice and experienced gardeners. In this blog post, we’ll explore the many reasons why starting a garden on rainy days can set you up for success.1. Natural WateringOne of the most significant advantages of gardening during the rainy season is the natural watering provided by frequent rain showers. Here’s why this is beneficial:Consistent Moisture: Plants require consistent moisture to establish strong root systems. Rainy days ensure your garden receives...

Plant Name: Chili (Capsicum sp.) Chili, one of the kitchen commodities that always have an upward spike, is an ingredient that most of the Filipinos love. Especially for people who are used to having "tiltilan," chili will always be present. Chili is one of the most colorful fruits, and it is also widely varied in terms of taste. Chili fruits come in hues of red, yellow, green, purple and even black. But their colors don't exactly indicate the level of spice that they have. Here are some of the health benefits that chili has hidden behind its pop flavor. Capsaicin,...

Plant Name: Eggplant (Solanum melongena esculentum)Eggplant, a go-to vegetable when preparing quick meals. Enjoy it fried, as an ingredient in "pakbet", or the all-time favorite "torta". Whichever you like, eggplant is an easy-to-love vegetable on the table. It is also one of the most colorful fruits (as it is technically classified). Varieties range from the most common color--purple, to green, red, and even black.Eggplant is a simple vegetable that is surprisingly packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, but low in calories. Anthocyanins, a type of pigment with antioxidant properties that give the eggplant its vibrant color, is confirmed to protect...

Plant Name: Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)Okra is one of the rarely loved vegetables out there because of its sliminess. But I hope by reading this blog, you'll reconsider eating it and growing your own!Okra is a very unique vegetable because it has protein content, which most of the other vegetables do not have. It is also a good source of Vitamin C, which helps build a strong immune system to fight illnesses. A very important Vitamin in blood clotting, Vitamin K is also contained in these green pods. Aside from these, okra is low in calories but high in antioxidants which...