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'Wild Farming' is a work-in-progress to mimic nature.  On a vegetable plot, we will plant maybe 40% non-market plants, some with insect repellent properties, some that are just aromatic to confuse insects, etc., and 60% a mix of, or a variety of, market vegetables and plants.  In our pilot plot here, the market vegetables are ridge gourd, brinjal, bird's eye chili, sweet corn and lady's fingers.  We are expecting some sweet corn next week; "GMO free some more"  Chilies should be plentiful next couple of weeks. Lady's fingers have started to produce. The terung has slowed a bit but we...

We generally have good root formation in around 30 to 45 days for lemon trees and other limau-type trees.   Saw off, and dap some iodine on the cut Wrap vermicast around the root ball Plant in a polybag with a light, friable and loose soil mix.  We like to add some sand and vermicast to our farm soil.  Loose, light soil will encourage the roots to grow...

Here's some permanent agriculture (permaculture) features at the farm: Alley cropping of napia grasses to reduce pressure on arable land for ruminants.  By cultivating grasses we can...

We use what's in the farm to make our own flowering enhancers.  Our dragon fruits never stop flowering and producing fruits.  Our durians can be fruiting two to three weeks before others....

Kuini  and machang are indigenous to Malaysia.  It's strong aroma and taste have obviously left an inedible mark on the psyche of the local people as evident from these lovely ' pantuns '...