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Free seeds and seedlings from Department of Agriculture (DA)

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T he Department of Agriculture providing free seeds and seedlings for every Filipino to promote "grow your own foods" and "Urban Gardening" as a key to support in our daily needs amidst COVID-19 Crisis. We can help government and our family by planting veggies in our backyard. 🤔 For me, para lahat magkaroon ng seeds sa bawat tahanan. Why they can not try to add seeds in the "Relief pack" ? 🤔 What do you think mga Ka-Farmers? Contact BPI: bpi.crpsd.planning@gmail.com (02) 8525-7313/(02) 8524-0837 Bicol: DA-ATI, Diversion Road, San Agustin, Pili, Camarines Sur. Sources: ati.da.gov.ph / bpi.da.gov.ph

Regrowing Carrot tops

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Carrots are root vegetables that can be regrown from the carrot tops or tops with about one inch of the carrot itself. Instead of discarding the carrot tops, they can be used to sprout new leaves and grow new carrot greens. To regrow carrots from the tops, follow these steps: Cut off the carrot tops, leaving about an inch of the carrot attached. Place the carrot tops in a shallow dish or container with water, ensuring that the cut end is submerged. Change the water every few days to keep it fresh. After a week or two, you should start to see new leaves sprouting from the tops. Once the new leaves have grown, you can transplant the carrot tops into a pot or garden bed with well-draining soil. Carrots are not only delicious but also rich in various vitamins and minerals, particularly beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A in the body and is essential for good vision, immune function, and overall health. So, regrowing carrots not only allows you to enjoy their