Household cash cropping

Cambodia’s vegetable production currently meets around 25 per cent of its total requirements, and falls far short of the country’s nutritional needs. Current daily, per capita consumption of vegetables is about 41grams, much lower than the FAO’s recommended 200 grams per day.

Fallow land around rural homes and among rice fields could easily be used for vegetable production. This would increase food diversity and improve a family's diet. Home grown fruit and vegetables provide important nutrients, including calories, not otherwise available or affordable.

Successful home gardening can also become a source of household income, which makes attending this course both practical and profitable.

Content

• Home gardening overview

• Vegetable growing techniques

• Seed selection and storage

• Seasonal and rotational cropping

• Soil management and fertility

• Making and using compost

• Water management

• Integrated pest management and biological control

• A full day field visit to established vegetable gardens

• Planning successful vegetable production

• Crop harvesting

• The economic and livelihood benefits from home vegetable production

Outcomes

Greater vegetable production, consumption and income generation, from participants who will:

• understand and implement, practical home gardening

• ensure and sustain food security and income on their land

• promote successful vegetable cropping in their communities.