25/01/2023
As we kick off the new year, it's important to think about ways we can live more self-sufficiently and sustainably. One area to consider is our food and waste systems. π₯
Here are a few ideas for how you can make a difference: π‘
1. Compost your food waste: Instead of sending your food waste to the landfill, consider starting a compost bin. Not only will you be reducing waste, but you'll also be creating a natural fertilizer for your garden. π₯¬
2. Grow your own food: Plant a vegetable garden or start a small herb garden on your windowsill. Not only will you have fresh, healthy food at your fingertips, but you'll also be reducing your reliance on the industrial food system. π₯
3. Shop locally: Support your local farmers by buying your produce and other goods from farmer's markets and local farms. Not only will you be supporting your community, but you'll also be reducing the environmental impact of shipping food long distances. π©βπΎπ§βπΎπ¨βπΎ
By making small changes like these, we can all work towards a more self-sufficient and sustainable future. βοΈ
25/12/2022
Seasons Greetings dear local cape roots family. π
We are thankful for all the support you have shown us this year π, have a wonderful festive season π².
01/12/2022
Seasons Greetings π²
We would like to wish everyone a happy and beautiful December πΌ
We are so happy to announce our gift to you π₯³
Find ACE on our website: www.localcaperoots.com π±
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16/11/2022
βοΈ Pest Identification during the growing seasonπ
With warmer months awakening old foes, it's advised to know the pests that may plague you during the season and apply suitable preventative measures against them. These are a few pests known to cause significant damage during the Western Cape growing season.
1. Thrips on onions.
2. Symptoms of root-knot nematodes found in soil.
3. Australian mealy bug working in symbiosis with ants.
Identifying what is causing damage to your crops is the first vital step in protecting them from further harm. This will ensure that you can take effective and safe preventative and control measures to minimise pest pressures and reduce economic effects from pest populations.β¨ π
09/11/2022
A reflection of a great Sunday; will you join us next time? π
01/11/2022
Crop Management Practices π
Effective management practices for your crops and soil can allow for more efficiency in your food production system. Practical implementations include crop rotation and intercropping, which take advantage of the diversity of growth requirements between different edible plants. π₯¦ π«
Crop rotation involves the planting of different species on a cultivated area over successive seasons. This allows for efficient use of total land resources because of the different nutrient requirements of various crop groups (legumes, cereals, brassicas, etc.) as they are rotated every season so as to not deplete certain soil nutrients as with intensive mono-cropping. π½ πΆ
Intercropping is the practice of planting a diversity of crops within the same area during a season. This is usually done to take advantage of varying maturation times of different crops to effectively use all available cultivation space across the season. ππ
More minor or quick-maturing crops may be placed in between the larger and slower-maturing crops. After the first crop is harvested, the slower one is able to continue growing while the farmer or gardener is able to gain another harvest during that period in the same area. Good selections for crops to plant in between your main crop include radishes, turnips, and leafy greens. π±
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19/10/2022
Good day, local cape roots family. My name is Timara, I am your new social media manager. π
Like you, my journey with local cape roots has been educational and eye-opening, I do not have an agricultural background but everyone on the team has been helpful with my many questions. β¨ π
I hope to keep learning and growing π*excuse the pun* with all of you. π±
Please feel free to chat with us if you have any questions about our products or our company.β¨Have a great day πΈ
Thank you.
13/10/2022
IPM: Control Measures π±
The final measure to minimise damage from pestsπ.
Once pests have been monitored and identified, these measures are implemented in proportion to the pest pressure on the plants if preventative measures are no longer feasible or effective.
β¨The least drastic measures are ideally selected first, including the mechanical removal of pests (weeding, picking insects off plants, high-pressure spraying, etc.) and low-risk chemicals (organic pesticides, repellants and pheromones). π₯¬π₯
The use of non-specific pesticides is only selected when all methods have been exhausted, in as targeted a manner as possible. π
Even if you grow fruits and vegetables at home, IPM can be practiced the same as on a commercial farm following the same core principles. Use this continuum of approaches to protect your cultivated area from pests and avoid future frustration.πβ
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13/10/2022
IPM: Control Measures π±
The final measure to minimise damage from pestsπ.
Once pests have been monitored and identified, these measures are implemented in proportion to the pest pressure on the plants if preventative measures are no longer feasible or effective.
β¨The least drastic measures are ideally selected first, including the mechanical removal of pests (weeding, picking insects off plants, high-pressure spraying, etc.) and low-risk chemicals (organic pesticides, repellants and pheromones). π₯¬π₯
The use of non-specific pesticides is only selected when all methods have been exhausted, in as targeted a manner as possible. π
Even if you grow fruits and vegetables at home, IPM can be practiced the same as on a commercial farm following the same core principles. Use this continuum of approaches to protect your cultivated area from pests and avoid future frustration.πβ
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