According to Lalicata, it’s generally not necessary to prune an agave unless to remove dead plant material or to propagate a “pup.” Miller adds that you can trim away any fading or spent leaves if you ...

The problem is that generations overlap, so a plant will have one-year-old canes bearing fruit, mixed with the next season's stems making their early growth. To prune the plants, cut out the ...

The agave plant is a succulent well known for having thick, spiky and structural leaves. Visually striking, this plant can add drama to any outdoor space and is often thought of as a good option for a ...

Agave inulin is made when the heads of the succulent plant are cut into smaller pieces and inulin is extracted by a machine. It's then processed and usually turned into a powder. Agave nectar ...

Her stalk will be cut off at its base and saved for future use, while the rest of the plant will be dug up and used for compost. The end of Alice’s life is the beginning of another plant’s growth.

With less water to go around and hotter conditions threatening many legacy crops, farmers are fallowing more acres and losing ...

Farmers in California are trying to plant crops that don't require a lot of water. Some are turning to growing agave as a response to a warming... California farmers turn to agave amid drought ...

Mexico's production of mezcal has increased exponentially in the last decade. The rapid growth is changing lives at family ...

To harvest the whole head of lettuce at once, either remove the entire plant by cutting from the roots or cut off all of the leaves from the base of the plant. If you plan on continuing your ...

Craig Reynolds, founder of the California Agave Council, compares the plant to almonds ... The jimador usually will cut it in half to make it easier to haul to an eathern pit where it’ll ...

When Flores heard his cousin Rodriguez's plan to plant agave, Flores says in Spanish ... The jimador will usually cut it in half to make it easier to haul to an earthen pit where it'll be cooked ...