As part of the project “Living Laboratory: Cultivate, Experiment, and Learn at UNSAM”, on November 7, we held a Transplant and Maintenance Day at the Educational Orchard and Experimental Plot “Casita Astro.” This activity, carried out in collaboration with the Sustainability and Environment Area of the Secretariat for Extension and Outreach (SEyV), included the harvest of vegetables and the transplanting of creole tomatoes.
During the event, 10 creole tomato seedlings were transplanted into the experimental plot, along with basil seedlings. The tomato varieties transplanted are the same ones that have been evaluated participatively throughout the country, as part of the project “Al rescate del tomate criollo”: “Nomeolvides,” “La Piqui,” and “Aimé,” plus the “Ronita” variety, which was evaluated in collaboration with Minka at Guernica. In total, the following seedlings were transplanted:
2 seedlings of tomato No. 7, Aimé
2 seedlings of tomato No. 172, La Piqui
3 seedlings of tomato No. 56, Nomeolvides
3 seedlings of pear tomato, Ronita
During the day, we shared knowledge on cultivation techniques, such as the importance of pruning tomatoes, using ground cover, associating with aromatic plants, and biological pest control, among others.
We would like to thank everyone who participated in this and all the activities we offer at this beautiful space. Everyone is invited to join upcoming events!
