Artificial methods of growing lettuce produce twice the amount of the crop as traditional field-based methods, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The meta-analysis also found that ...

If your tomatoes thrived one year but struggled the next, crop rotation may be the simple secret to keeping your Yakima ...

If you have a small garden, then this ancient planting technique could be exactly what you need to maximise space and even improve your harvest. Three Sisters Planting is a Native American method of ...

A new study from the University of Alberta points to an exciting way farmers can grow better crops while spending less on fertilizer. The secret? Planting certain grains and legumes side by side in ...

Summer brings new crops, and that means a different array of pests. Whether you’re growing a field full of tomatoes, an orchard of peaches, or a diverse market garden, pests are likely to affect some ...

Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are a culinary staple, and for good reason. A tomato offers nearly 20% of your daily vitamin C allotment, as well as potassium and antioxidants like beta carotene.

Soil salinization and alkalization pose significant global challenges, severely limiting the effective use of arable land and the improvement of agricultural productivity, which is critical for ...