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| Gabi and siling labuyo are resilient crops and grow quite easily. The two crops ranked 6th and 4th respectively in terms of food preference based on a focus group discussion with our respondents |
Sharing these findings to all the practitioners out there who might find this useful.
In our research in twelve permaculture projects in the Philippines (Quezon, Nueva Ecija, Laguna, Isabela, Palawan, Metro Manila, Antique, Cebu, Cavite, Zamboanga del Sur, Mountain Province), we identified 71 crops found in at least two locations. Though these projects are not necessarily representative of all permaculture projects, the data should provide us with an idea on what kinds of plants we can find in a farm or garden project with a permaculture design. What's interesting is that our respondents actually prefer these crops in their diets.
Eat what you grow, grow what you eat. Strengthen the connection between the garden and the kitchen by learning how to cook what's available and creating innovative dishes.
We're still in the process of revising and editing the full report. In the meantime, we will be posting research highlights in the form of short blogs like this.
Do you have these crops in your permaculture garden/farm? Let us know by e-mailing us at permacultureresearchph@gmail.com.
