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Projects | Edna's Garden: Catching up on the Farming Poject


So, my blogs on farming has to catch up with my farming project. There are a number of milestones that I have covered before deciding to set up this blog. Some of the steps included:

  • Research: farming, growing and harvesting the Aloe Vera plant
  • Networking: contacting local farmers to receive advice on finding supplies of the plant locally, contacting JAMPRO for marketing information on the plant both local and international, acquiring information from contact persons within manufacturing companies about their plans on buying Aloe Vera
  • Acquisition: Buying the plants
  • Land Preparation: employing laborers within the vicinity of the farm to fence the plot, prepare the land and plant the suckers

Since this blog is not only about the farming of Aloe Vera but farming in general, I will have to blog on the findings of my research that is of significance in the next few weeks. So, here's an overview of the blog entries that I will make in the upcoming weeks (or days):

  • The Farming Steps (adapted from this article) - I will put my perspective on the mentioned article. I may have several blog entries for this.
  • The Soil - In a process to assimilate the information that I am researching on soil health, I will be making blog entries on it
  • Greenhouse Farming - I have some ideas for starting greenhouse farm/fruit nursery on 30,000 sq. ft. plot of land
  • Jamaican Botany - I am fascinated with plant development and the history of some of the plants that were introduced to this region, like the breadfruit. What more can I introduce? Can I create succulent hybrids?
  • Aloe Vera
  • Peppermint - this is a great digestive aid. The menthol in this powerful herb eases diarrhea, headaches and colic in babies. Peppermint is an aromatic used in traditional Chinese treatment to relax and stimulate the senses. It is versatile and is a great treatment for nausea.
  • Moringa Oleifera - this plant is considered by the UN to be the most nutrient rich plant on earth. The leaves of the plant contain more than 90 nutrients and 46 anti-oxidant. It increases physical energy, helps for quicker muscle recovery, relieves gastrointestinal distress, ulcers and persisten diarrhea
  • Cerasee - this is widely accepted as a blood purifier. It is primarily a preventative herb used to ward off cold, flu, jaundice and stomach problems. It is also said to reduce the rick of heart disease, lung cancer and high blood pressure.
  • Bissy - this plant is a physical stimulant that increases energy levels. It is also said to be an aphrodisiac with calorie burning properties that makes it a perfect ingredient in fat loss supplements. Bissy can be used to treat depression, childhood asthma and migraine headaches.
  • Guinea Hen Weed - this herb boosts immune system, lower blood sugar level, lower blood pressure, fight pain as well as fight infections.The leaves and also the roots are used with medicinal purposes.
  • Soursop/Graviola - medicine can be derived from this plant to cancer. The leaves and the stem has been proven to kill 12 types of malignant cancer cells in vitro; including that of breast and prostate cancer. It is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-depressant, anti-parasitic and normalises nervous disorders.
  • Horny Goat Weed - is sold as a health supplement, usually in raw herb, tablet, or capsule form and sometimes blended with other supplements. It was used in a patent infringement case to rescind parts of the U.S. Viagra patent based on historic use in Chinese medicine.
That's a lot to cover in the next coming weeks but I am committed to this blog as I am committed to the  intelligent development of the farming business in Jamaica.

Reference

  1. Bissy - A New Potential Anti-cancer Agent by Dr. Henry Lowe
  2. Tops Tea Brochure
  3. Glenleigh, Jamaica Brochures by Alfred Whittaker
  4. Epimedium (Wikipedia)
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