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Meet the Most Useful Plant on Our Farm: Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia)
Meet the Most Useful Plant on Our Farm: Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia)
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At SoulFire Farm, we grow hundreds of plants, but there is one plant that stands out far above the rest - 🌻 Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia) is by far the... Read more...
Introducing Julie Mango: The Jewel of the Caribbean
Introducing Julie Mango: The Jewel of the Caribbean
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Here at SoulFire Farm, we're always excited to introduce our customers to exceptional fruit varieties, and the Julie mango is truly a gem. If you're looking for a mango tree that... Read more...
Our Messy, Wonderful Journey to Self-Sufficiency in the Jungle
Our Messy, Wonderful Journey to Self-Sufficiency in the Jungle
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Ever wonder if you could really live off the land? Ditch the grocery store and just… grow your own food?It sounds idyllic, right? Maybe a little romanticized? Well, let me... Read more...
Tulsi (Holy Basil): The Queen of Herbs
Tulsi (Holy Basil): The Queen of Herbs
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🌱 Common Name: Holy Basil🌿 Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum or Ocimum sanctum🌏 Native Region: Indian subcontinent; widely grown in Southeast Asia. ✨ Brief History Holy Basil, or Tulsi, has been... Read more...
Caribbean Alchemy: A Practical Guide to Using Seawater in Your Garden
Caribbean Alchemy: A Practical Guide to Using Seawater in Your Garden
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The Caribbean Sea, like all oceans, is not just saltwater; it's a mineral-rich solution containing over 90 essential minerals and trace elements that plants need for healthy growth. These elements... Read more...
Mugwort: The Herb of Magic, Medicine, and Mystical Dreams
Mugwort: The Herb of Magic, Medicine, and Mystical Dreams
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Mugwort has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, folklore, and rituals. Known as a “witch’s herb,” it was historically believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.... Read more...
How to Acclimate Your New Fruit Trees or Plants to Full Sun in Bocas del Toro
How to Acclimate Your New Fruit Trees or Plants to Full Sun in Bocas del Toro
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One crucial step for ensuring the success of your new fruit trees and plants is proper acclimation to full sun. Plants grown in a nursery or greenhouse may not be... Read more...
Money DOES Grow on Trees: The True Value of Fruit Trees
Money DOES Grow on Trees: The True Value of Fruit Trees
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“The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago, the second best time is now.” — Anonymous Living on a remote island comes with unique challenges, particularly the... Read more...
Why Are Your Fruit Trees Not Flowering or Fruiting in Bocas del Toro?
Why Are Your Fruit Trees Not Flowering or Fruiting in Bocas del Toro?
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If your fruit trees in Bocas del Toro are struggling to flower or bear fruit, you’re not alone. Our tropical soils present several challenges when it comes to flowering and... Read more...
Grow Your Own Salad: 7 Nutritious Greens That Grow Like Weeds In Bocas
Grow Your Own Salad: 7 Nutritious Greens That Grow Like Weeds In Bocas
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Growing ingredients for a good salad in temperate climates is usually easy, and we’re all familiar with typical ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. The challenge is that none... Read more...
Amarnath Greens... The New Kale?
Amarnath Greens... The New Kale?
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Amaranth greens are getting a lot of attention for their incredible nutritional and culinary value. Often referred to as a "superfood", these vibrant leaves are packed with essential vitamins, minerals,... Read more...
Quick & easy way to add forest microbiology to your garden
Quick & easy way to add forest microbiology to your garden
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This is one of the ways we inoculate our garden beds and fruit trees around the farm with Indigenous Microorganisms from the forest, also known Read more...

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