Yvette B. Guanzon and Robert J. Holmer

In: UA Magazine 10 - Appropriate (Micro) Technologies for Urban Agriculture

The importance of urban vegetable production to improve food security in cities of developing countries is recognized by an increasing number of stakeholders. However, knowledge on appropriate production technologies for urban environments is often lacking. This paper gives a comprehensive overview on basic cultural management practices for vegetable production in urban Philippines. The areas covered are: cultivars selection, methods of planting, soil, water and weed management, and pest and disease control.