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Making Farming Cool and Fashionable

Here to dispel misconceptions about young women farmers 👩🏾‍🌾 in South Africa🇿🇦 as well as to empower these farmers (current and aspiring) with information and tools to aid their success! 🚜 #sebenzagirl #babeswefarming...

Spekboom, the Miracle Plant

Spekboom is popularity known as the miracle plant.The spekboom plant is indigenous to South Africa(Eastern Cape).Spekboom helps to fight both climate change and air pollution though it’s ability to absorb 4-10 tones of carbon per hectare.#indigenous plants #proudly...

The Secret to Quality Chickens

So as to ensure good quality chickens on your poultry farm,it’s of vital importance that one gives the chickens Phenix stresspac solutions.The Phenix stresspac solution supplements the lose of vitamins and minerals which might have resulted due to stresses such as...

Insect Control: How Control an Invasion

Question 1: How do you control insect invasion in your garden?Answer 1: I don’t use any chemicals (pesticides) Question 2: Which crop did you plant in your garden?Answer 2: Basil,coriander and spinach Basil, Basil is the reason for that!! Basil is one of the crop...

More About Berries: Raspberries

Season: Raspberries are picked from the end of November until end of March. Shelf life: Raspberries are kept refrigerated and can be enjoyed for as long as 2-3days. Care: Raspberries are very fragile.Refrigerate them immediately only rinse them when you are ready to...

Growing Tomatoes

Tomato seeds can be saved casually through squeezing them out onto a paper towel and then air drying them,but the fermentation method is a better route.Through the fermentation route ,the tomato seeds which are stored can be viable for over 6 years.Fermentation...

COVID-19 cannot be transmitted through food…

The COVID-19 is not a food borne disease so it can not be passing through food items.Lets continue to play a part ensuring that our local farmer market stay afloat. @producemarketingassociation #babes_we_farming #localbusiness #farmersmarket #lockdown...

The Power of Lemons

Cold season is upon us so we need to keep warm and healthy. Lemons are one of the common fruits used to help in treatment of cold symptoms. Lemon is a good source of vitamin C and the vitamin C helps to relieve upper respiratory tract infections and other illnesses....

More About Berries: Gooseberries

These gooseberries are commonly known as Cape gooseberries due to the Western Cape being the largest producer of the gooseberries in South Africa. Season: Cape gooseberries start beating fruit between 4-5 months after being planted.The gooseberries can be harvested on...

Growing Carrots

* One can grow carrots from your own carrots.You can cut the top of the carrots and place them in water and just observe them grow. Here is to growing our own food supply. #babes_we_farming #growingvegetables #carrots #growyourownfood...

Farminist Blog

Follow me as I am farming! I will be sharing tips and tricks on how to grow the perfect crop without the hassles. Welcome to Farminist, Babes we farming! Read More

About Me

I am very passionate about farming so it’s a thrill for me to do what I love. However there are many challenges as a female working in a male dominated industry – only for the brave!

Frequently Asked Questions

I am answering questions! Find out why your germinated seed died, or what exactly ‘Foot and Mouth Disease’ is. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest answers. Read More

More About Berries: Strawberries

Apr 25, 2020

I believe it’s everyone’s favorite. 🍓Strawberries thrive in areas with cold winter and mild summers and grow best in well-drained soils with high organic matter content. 🌱Strawberries are planted from March to April and harvested from June to December in South Africa....