How to grow arugula and harvest it multiple times, step by step
Learn how to grow arugula in pots, prevent bolting, and harvest it multiple times using the cut-and-return technique. A practical and detailed guide.
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Alecto, the cucumber that withstands winter and maintains productivity
Discover how Alecto and other varieties perform in winter with high productivity, good post-harvest quality, and resistance to cold and disease.
How to plant rosemary and keep it compact and aromatic
Learn how to plant rosemary in a pot or garden and care for it so that it grows compact, healthy and very aromatic all year round.
How to set up the cheapest homemade hydroponic system
Discover how to set up the cheapest homemade hydroponic system, what you need, and how to maintain it to harvest vegetables and herbs year-round.
How does the rise in fertilizer prices affect Spanish and European agriculture?
How rising fertilizer prices are jeopardizing Spanish and European agriculture, and what farmers are demanding to survive.
IAS-CSIC promotes subnanometric hyperspectral remote sensing in agriculture
How the IAS-CSIC is leading two key studies in subnanometric hyperspectral remote sensing for precision irrigation and early disease detection.
How to grow amaranth at home and why it's conquering so many gardens
Discover how to grow amaranth at home, care for it and take advantage of its leaves and seeds, the trendy pseudocereal for its nutritional value.
Smart gardens: a guide to using sensors without being an expert
Discover how to set up a smart garden with sensors and home automation to water better, save water and take care of your plants from your mobile phone.
Greenhouse crops in early April: a complete guide
Discover what to plant in your greenhouse in early April, how to protect your crops, and how to prepare your garden for a great summer harvest.
Fruit and Vegetable Scheme in Schools: How it Works and What It Offers
How the Fruit and Vegetable Scheme works in schools, what fruits are distributed, what its objectives are, and what role families play.
How to create a raised garden bed ideal for small spaces
Discover how to set up a raised garden bed in a small space, what structure to choose, what to plant, and how to care for your crops to harvest a big crop.
Benefits of cover crops in the garden
Discover how cover crops improve your garden: more fertility, fewer weeds and better water management, step by step.
Aromatic workshops: practical training and commitment to the environment
Aromatic workshop with real-world practice: learn to propagate plants, improve green spaces and encourage the use of herbs in your daily life.
Vegetables and Alzheimer's: what science really says about a plant-based diet and the risk of dementia
Can vegetables reduce the risk of Alzheimer's? Key findings from the large study in Neurology on plant-based diet, food quality, and dementia.
Star fruit: how to turn the star fruit into the soul of your garden and your cocktails
Discover how to use star fruit to decorate your garden, dishes, and cocktails with easy, eye-catching ideas full of tropical flavor.
Sustainable viticulture: key aspects, practices and the future of the vineyard
Discover what sustainable viticulture is, its key practices, and how it improves wine, soil, and the environment. A complete and up-to-date guide.
Fruit and vegetable exports: less volume, same value
Fruit and vegetable exports fell 8,5% in volume in January, but value continued to rise. Key factors behind the shift towards higher value and lower tonnage.
Nitrate map in tap water in Spain: what's happening and how it affects you
More than half of the municipalities analyzed exceed the safe level of nitrates in the water. Find out what's happening in Spain and why it's a health concern.
Forgotten crops for your home that almost no one knows about
Discover forgotten crops that you can grow at home, very nutritious and resistant, to diversify your garden and not always depend on the same thing.
Autumn-winter seed kits: how to use them for your garden
A complete guide to autumn-winter seed kits: what they include, how to get them, and how to use them in your family or urban garden.
Pest control with vibrations and ultrasound in agriculture
Discover how vibrations and ultrasound allow for the control of agricultural pests, reducing pesticides and protecting the environment.
Urban micro-gardens: how to produce food in less than 1 m²
Discover how to set up a 1 m² urban micro-garden and produce fresh vegetables on your balcony or terrace with an easy and very productive method.
The power of living soil: what no one tells you about the earth
Discover why living soil is key to your health, food, and climate, and what's really being done to save the earth.
The impact of Ukraine's largest sunflower seed harvest on the European market
Ukraine anticipates a larger sunflower seed harvest in 2026. Learn how this could affect the price and supply of sunflower oil in Spain and Europe.
Decorative edible plants: ideas to combine beauty and flavor
Discover how to combine beauty and flavor with decorative edible plants in pots, on balconies, or indoors. Ideas, species, and basic care.
Regenerative agriculture: the future that is being played out in the field
Discover how regenerative agriculture can save soil, climate and profitability and why it is key to the future of the agricultural sector.
Legal protection of crops and plant health in modern agriculture
Complete guide on legal crop protection, phytosanitary regulations, sanctions and good practices for farmers.
Caviar lime in your garden: the vegetable diamond for your gourmet salads
Discover how to grow and use caviar lime, the "vegetable diamond" that transforms your salads and gourmet dishes with unique flavor and texture.
Exotic fruits that grow better than you think in your climate
Discover which exotic fruits can grow in your climate, their benefits, varieties, and tips for choosing and enjoying them to the fullest.
Cape gooseberry or aguaymanto: gourmet superfood and sweet and sour sauce for meats
Discover the cape gooseberry: a superfood from your garden and a recipe for a gourmet sweet and sour sauce for meats. Flavor, health, and mindful cooking in a single fruit.
Chayote properties: benefits, uses and nutritional value
Discover the properties of chayote, its benefits for weight loss, heart health and digestion, and the best ways to incorporate it into your daily routine.
Pitanga, the berry of a thousand uses: a powerful antioxidant and perfect for preserves
Discover the pitanga fruit, its antioxidant power, health benefits, and how to use it in juices, teas, jams, and homemade preserves.
From seed to harvest: the gardener's seasonal calendar
Discover the seasonal garden calendar: what to sow and harvest each month, how to rotate crops and plan to produce all year round.
Tree tomato (tamarillo) in energizing juices and healthy cooking
Discover how tree tomato enhances energizing juices for athletes and provides cardiovascular, antioxidant, and culinary benefits.
Guava: packed with vitamin C and perfect rinds in syrup
Discover guava, its vitamin C defenses, and how to prepare soft, shiny, and flavorful candied guava shells.
Container gardening: a complete guide to harvesting your own tomatoes
Learn how to grow tomatoes in pots step by step: pots, substrate, watering, pruning and harvesting for flavorful homemade tomatoes.
Nos Compostamos Bien II promotes community composting in Santiago
Nos Compostamos Bien II promotes community composting in Santiago with 800 composters, training and technical support to reduce waste and emissions.
Reasons why your homegrown tomatoes taste like nothing, according to experts
Discover the real reasons why your homegrown tomatoes taste like nothing and how to get tomatoes with real flavor, according to experts.
Discover the simplest soil enhancers to help your fruit trees thrive
Discover the simplest and most effective soil enhancers for fruit trees. Fertilizers, home remedies, and a calendar for abundant harvests.
Compost distribution in Alcoy for users of the brown bin
New compost distribution in Alcoy for users of the brown bin. Find out the date, location, requirements, and benefits of participating in the organic waste collection program.
Community gardens: the Campiña Sur Cordobesa and Boadilla del Monte are committed to social agriculture
Community garden plans in Campiña Sur and Boadilla del Monte: more plots, training, composting and community participation.
Spanish fruit and vegetable exports start the year with lower volume but rising prices
Spanish fruit and vegetable exports are down in volume but maintaining their value. Data by product, region, destination, and transport to understand the change.
Digitalization and efficiency in irrigation: the new leap forward for Spanish agriculture
Discover how the digitalization of irrigation improves water and energy efficiency in the Spanish countryside and ensures the viability of irrigation.
Biocontrol and integrated management in the face of the aphid boom in leafy crops
Aphid infestation in lettuce and brassicas: key aspects of biocontrol, IPM and regulatory changes in Europe for sustainable control.
Incredible health benefits and little-known uses of carrots
Discover all the health benefits of carrots, how to eat them, and their lesser-known uses in your daily diet.
When to plant corn to avoid frost and achieve high harvests
Discover when to plant corn to avoid frost and achieve an abundant harvest, with ready soil, suitable hybrids and optimal crop management.
Medicinal cannabis: keys to professional and agroecological cultivation
Discover how medicinal cannabis is grown: greenhouse, agroecology, care and pharmaceutical quality explained step by step.
Global news on greenhouses: trends, technology and sustainability
Discover the latest global trends in greenhouses: technology, AI and sustainability for more efficient food production.
Greenhouse crops in mid-March: a complete guide
Discover what to grow in your greenhouse in mid-March and how to plan seedbeds, soil, and watering for a very productive season.
Fast-growing vegetables ideal for your urban garden
Discover the best fast-growing vegetables for your urban garden, harvest times, and key tricks for achieving abundance in a small space.
What is oat sativa, its benefits, and how to grow it in the garden
Discover what oat sativa is, its benefits, and how to grow it step by step in your temperate climate garden.
Specialty fruits and vegetables according to your soil type
Discover which specialty fruits and vegetables are best suited to your soil type and climate, and how to manage them to maximize production.
Promoting improved corn and bean seeds in Oaxaca
How Oaxaca promotes improved corn and bean seeds to sustain yields, self-sufficiency and adaptation to climate change.
How a farmer can double the pollinators in his fields
Discover which practices allow a farmer to double pollinators and improve soil, biodiversity and production in a short time.
Crop genetic improvement: keys, techniques and future
Discover how crop genetic improvement increases yield, quality, and sustainability using classical techniques, biotechnology, and gene editing.
How to grow sesame seeds and reap their benefits
Discover how to grow sesame at home and use its seeds to naturally care for your bones, heart, digestion, and skin.
Most valued and in-demand orange varieties on the market
Discover the most valued orange varieties: Navelina, Lane Late, Navelate, Salustiana, Valencia Late and blood oranges, with their flavors, uses and season.
The ultimate guide to planning a highly productive organic garden
Learn how to plan a productive organic garden: space, substrate, crops, watering and care to harvest healthy vegetables at home.
Technical management of pineapple cultivation: a complete guide to successful production
Learn the technical management of pineapple cultivation: soil, climate, planting, fertilization, pests and harvesting with a professional focus.
How the fertilizer crisis is shaking up European and Spanish agriculture after the war in the Middle East
How the fertilizer crisis caused by the war in the Middle East is driving up costs in Spain and Europe and threatening the food supply chain. Read the full analysis.
School gardens that are transforming environmental education in Spain
How school gardens promote environmental education, ecological networks and social inclusion in schools and municipalities in Spain.
Home Composting Program: how it is promoted by local councils
How Spanish municipalities are promoting home composting with free composters, training and even discounts on garbage fees.
How to grow baby vegetables in our garden step by step
Complete guide to growing baby vegetables at home: varieties, watering, sowing and care for tender and flavorful mini vegetables.
How to grow garlic in pots if you have limited space
Learn how to grow garlic in pots even if you have limited space. A complete guide with tips, watering, planting, harvesting, and preserving your homegrown garlic.
Yuzu: the Japanese citrus fruit that is revolutionizing everything
Discover what yuzu is, its properties, health benefits, and how to use this Japanese citrus fruit in cooking, cosmetics, and wellness.
The fruit and vegetable sector is experiencing a surge in value and strengthening its export role.
Fruit and vegetable production reaches 28.150 billion tons and breaks export records. Learn about key data, markets, and business structure.
Seeds you should plant before April, according to expert gardeners
Discover the key seeds that gardeners recommend sowing before April to achieve a spectacular vegetable garden and flower garden.
Queen Letizia tours a tomato greenhouse in El Ejido
Queen Letizia tours a tomato greenhouse in El Ejido and learns about agricultural innovation, digitalization and social projects linked to the countryside.
Fruits you can grow even if you're a beginner
Discover fruits and vegetables that are easy to grow at home, even if you're starting from scratch. Ideas for growing in pots, basic care tips, and recommended varieties.
How to have fresh vegetables at home all year round
Practical tips for keeping vegetables fresh at home all year round. Refrigerator, pantry, and methods to extend their shelf life and avoid waste.
Mistakes that ruin your garden and how to fix them step by step
Discover the mistakes that ruin your garden and learn how to fix them with clear tips to achieve healthy and abundant harvests.
Complete guide to caring for potted bananas
Learn how to care for a potted banana plant: light, watering, substrate, fertilization, pruning and protection to achieve a vigorous plant with fruit.
Easy fruit trees for your garden with a harvest every year
Discover easy-to-grow fruit trees for gardens and pots that produce fruit every year with minimal care. Practical ideas for small spaces.
Brewer's grains: from brewing waste to sustainable biofertilizer
Discover how brewer's spent grain becomes a key biofertilizer and biostimulant for more sustainable and profitable agriculture.
Delivery of 276 family urban gardens in Alcobendas
Alcobendas is distributing 276 family urban gardens with ecological use and clear rules. Dates, areas, lottery details, and conditions for the new municipal plots.
Can seeds that have a long time to mature be used?
Find out if your old seeds still germinate, how long they actually last, and how to tell if it's worth planting them in your garden.
Kitchen scraps to prepare the ideal compost for happy plants
Discover what kitchen scraps to use, how to make homemade compost, and how to achieve healthy and vigorous plants with a natural and sustainable fertilizer.
Microbial biostimulants to improve crop resistance to drought
Discover how microbial biostimulants improve root development, water use, and crop yield in the face of drought and climate change.
Avocado, the key food for strengthening the immune system
Discover how avocados boost your immune system in winter with vitamins, healthy fats, and fiber. Easy ideas for incorporating them into your daily diet.
Home vegetable garden: 3 easy vegetables to plant in pots if you have little space
Discover 3 vegetables that are very easy to plant in pots and set up your own garden at home even if you have little space on your balcony.
The trick of putting an onion under the bed to cleanse your negative energy
Discover how placing onions under the bed and using them in home rituals cleanses your negative energy and protects your home from bad vibes and witchcraft.
How to grow stevia at home and make your own natural sweetener
Learn how to grow stevia at home and turn its leaves into a natural sweetener in powder or liquid form, ideal for replacing sugar.
Efficient horticultural irrigation: water, soil and drip systems
Discover how to design efficient horticultural irrigation: water quality, drip irrigation, soils and water demand to improve production and save water.
The community composting network is strengthening in Spain with new locations and benefits for citizens
How community composting networks are growing in Spain, with new areas, aid and benefits for those who manage their organic waste in community.
Growing turmeric indoors is easier than you think
Discover how to grow turmeric indoors: care, watering, light, harvesting and preservation of the rhizomes to enjoy it at home all year round.
Climate-conscious organic farming: how the countryside can slow climate change
Discover how climate-smart organic farming reduces emissions, improves soils and helps adapt to climate change in Europe.
Sesame cultivation and care: a complete guide from planting to harvest
Learn how to grow and care for sesame: sowing, watering, harvesting and the benefits of its seeds and oil explained clearly and practically.
Passion fruits: Use strawberries and cherries to sweeten your relationships
Discover how to use strawberries and cherries at home to create a romantic atmosphere, sensual games, and aphrodisiac recipes for couples.
Harvesting tomatoes on Tiangong Space Station marks a new milestone
How the first large tomato harvest was achieved on the Tiangong Space Station and what it means for future long-duration missions.
When to harvest broccoli to enjoy its best flavor
Discover when and how to harvest broccoli for the best flavor and texture, with tips on growing, climate, watering and the ideal cutting time.
Cogersa's home composting campaign in Avilés
How to register for the Cogersa composting campaign in Avilés, requirements, deadlines and advantages of converting your bio-waste into fertilizer at home.
How to grow sweet potatoes in the garden according to experts
A complete guide to growing sweet potatoes in your garden: climate, soil, watering, varieties, and professional tips for a great harvest.
Biochar for soil enrichment: uses, benefits and management
Discover how to use biochar to enrich the soil, increase fertility, save water, and sequester carbon sustainably.
Purple garlic for the first time in Tierra del Fuego: a milestone for local production
First harvest of purple garlic in Tierra del Fuego: local production, drip irrigation and a commitment to food sovereignty.
Ifapa's R&D projects drive the future of berries
Discover the R&D projects of Ifapa in red fruits in Huelva: fertigation, soils, varieties and soilless systems for more sustainable production.
Pistachio production in Castilla-La Mancha marks a historic milestone
Pistachio production in Castilla-La Mancha breaks records with 11.000 tons, high fruit quality and a strong boost from organic farming.
How to prevent pests without using chemicals in your home, garden, and orchard
Learn how to prevent and control pests without chemicals in your home and garden using natural, safe, and effective methods.
Organic greenhouse farming: a complete and up-to-date guide
Discover how to set up organic greenhouse crops: EU regulations, soil management, water, energy and biological control explained step by step.
Green light for the extension of the standard for the orange and mandarin sector
The OIA approves the extension of the Intercitrus standard: five years of promotion, R&D and plant health for Spanish oranges and mandarins.
Growing your own food in pots in your apartment: a complete guide to harvesting at home
Discover how to set up a potted garden in your apartment and harvest tomatoes, strawberries, herbs and more even if you live in a small apartment.