The world's consumption of chickpeas has increased significantly in recent years. Garbanzo beans sometimes referred to as chickpeas, are a wholesome and adaptable legume that is frequently used in a variety of international dishes. A variety of reasons have contributed to the increase in chickpea consumption. Animal based protein is getting more expensive so there [...]

If you find that the burning effect of capsaicin is too intense, there are several things you can do to reduce it: Drink milk or eat dairy products: Capsaicin is soluble in fats, so drinking milk or eating dairy products can help to neutralize the heat. Dairy products can help to coat your mouth and [...]

The burn sensation you feel on your tongue from hot peppers is caused by a group of compounds called capsaicinoids. Capsaicinoids are responsible for the heat and pungency of hot peppers, and they interact with the pain receptors on your tongue and other tissues, creating a burning sensation. Capsaicinoids are found primarily in the seeds [...]

The terms "chilies" and "peppers" are often used interchangeably, but they can refer to different things depending on the context. In a culinary sense, "chilies" typically refers to the spicy or hot fruits of the capsicum family of plants, which are used to add flavor and heat to a variety of dishes. These fruits are [...]

The hottest jalapeno pepper that can be grown is the "Bhut Jolokia" (Capsicum frutescens) or "Ghost Chili Pepper," (Capsicum chinense) which is considered one of the spiciest peppers in the world. It has a Scoville heat rating of over 1 million units, which is significantly hotter than a regular jalapeno, which has a heat rating [...]

Hardening of seedlings may sound cruel but it results in stronger healthier plants with higher yields. Hardened off plants are thicker, less succulent and more resistant to transplant damage and stress than non-hardened seedlings. Hardened off plants need less attention in the field resulting in more energy spent on other aspects of farming. Hardening off [...]

The fraction of organic phosphorus that is available for plants is very small and not enough for the plant to grow properly. Compared to nitrogen (N), carbon (C) and sulphur (S) which is part derived from the atmosphere. All organic P comes from available inorganic P in the soil. So it seems that added organic [...]

Blosyrus inaequalis is mostly found in Siri-Lanka and India, but lately also in the northern parts of South Africa. So far the economical damage cause in the highveld in South Africa is not a big concern, but in the lowveld it can cause problems. Folded leaf edges with 15-25 eggs is a sign of Blosyrus [...]