Everything is prepared. I've made some minor repairs to the fences, and I'm now ready to plant the seeds. I'll be planting the pumpkin seeds directly, and over time, I'll work on further enhancing the pumpkin patch.
The new leaves of my Mulberry Tree have begun to sprout, and recently, I've also started air-layering known as marcotting to propagate Mulberry plants.
I'm also considering cutting the new branches of the MORINGA again because the quality of the leaf sprouts isn't ideal. Our neighbor often takes the new leaves to make soup, which is fine since it's for her husband, who had a mild stroke.
I'm delighted with the pleasant weather, and it's wonderful to be active and work outdoors. Perhaps when I return home later, I'll proceed to trim the MORINGA branches. Of course, I'll collect all of its leaves and dry them again for use in cooking. They can also be mixed with bread, as it's known in the Philippines as PANDESAL.
I'm still contemplating what I should do with the cut and dried Moringa branches. I can either dispose of them or use them to create a bean trellis. It's important to thoroughly clean the planting area to make it visually appealing and easily accessible.
I'm taking steps to prevent crop theft, and I'm considering purchasing a fake camera to deter potential thieves from attempting to steal pumpkins. Year after year, I've experienced pumpkin theft, and it seems that only the Indian people in our area have a liking for pumpkins. There was one instance when an Indian person was caught stealing a pumpkin plant here at the mosque. The Muslim "imam" handled the situation with kindness, without resorting to immediate imprisonment.
This is my KANGKONG crop, also known as Water Spinach in other countries like America. Asian countries, such as the Philippines, are abundant in these types of vegetables, which may not be as common in other countries, and many people there may not be familiar with eating or cooking them. Western cultures tend to have a preference for meat.
The interesting thing about this eggplant is that I didn't think it would survive and thrive, especially considering the intense heat it endured. It didn't receive much water either, as the water itself was quite hot, and I was concerned that the roots might get cooked in the scalding water and eventually rot.
In the upcoming posts, you will be able to observe the progress of my plants more effectively.