Juan D. Rivera started learning everything he could about plants, farming, livestock, and ecosystems at a young age. Since then, he’s earned a Master’s degree in wildlife biology (Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México) and a PhD in forestry (North Carolina State University), both with an emphasis on conservation farming and renewable technology. He has worked in planning crops for companies and workshops, as an educational consultant and writer.
Tomato plants are a common addition to many home gardens, providing fresh fruits for salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. They are relatively easy to grow and produce a bountiful crop. Though they’re not difficult to…
If you’re growing tomatoes, you’ll need to provide some type of support for the plants. Just like any other plant, tomatoes need support to grow properly. Without support, the plant will become weak and produce…
Tomatoes are a very popular vegetable to grow in gardens, and for good reason. They produce a lot of fruit and are easy to grow. Tomato plants grow for an indefinite amount of time, which…
Cantaloupes are one of the world’s most popular fruits, grown for their sweet, orange flesh. Their delicious and creamy flesh is frequently used in fruit salads, and their juice is quite popular worldwide. Cantaloupes are…
If you’re planting cantaloupes for the first time, don’t worry if the first flowers fall off the vines without producing fruit. During this cantaloupe flowering early stage, the male flowers on these annual plants have…
Hey there, foodies! Have you ever been confused about what category cantaloupe falls into—fruit or vegetable? It’s a debate that has puzzled many of us for years. Some say it’s a fruit because it’s sweet…
If you’re like me, you love cantaloupe. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also a great source of nutrients. And if you’re like me, you may also have a hard time getting your cantaloupe…
Cantaloupes are a type of melon that is typically grown in warm climates. The plants can be grown from seed or transplanted. The flowers of the cantaloupe plant are pollinated by bees and other insects. …
Cucumbers have male and female flowers. Female cucumber flowers are important for pollination and yield in cucumbers. Female cucumber flowers cannot bear fruit on their own. Male flowers are required to fertilize them. A few…