Planting crops in EKSTIEKERS

I made program of planting crops in marginal lands cooperate with PKL (Pedagang Kaki Lima) in EKSTIEKERS, Yogyakarta. This program has been running since 4 months ago. Plants that recently succeeded in growing well include: casssava, spinach, chili plants. Crops can be harvested include spinach, young leaves of cassava, who needs a vegetable, PKL members can take it. Until now, the greatest achievement of this program is some people take parts of this program in a different location nearby. We still need a hard attempts to achive big goals.

The Multibenefit Hibiscus sp in EKSTIEKER

A glance, Hibiscus sp is useless, except for shading on the beside street. But, misunderestimete, this tree is lot benefit for peoples.

Hibiscus is fastgrowthing plant. This tree suitable for shading on beside street. This plant had reached +/- m talls after 3 years planted. It results good microclimate and fresh air. This wood plant is high adapted in various soil types. It is easy to plant and maintain this tree.

What is the benefit feeled by human? Stalls in EKSTIEKERS area feels shading and fresh air. Own stall's usually cuts trunk, branch. This plant parts have lot of using, i.e, for fire wood and feed ruminance. Hibiscus have yellow flower. Goats like hibiscus leaves.

So, don't hesitate to plant the Hibiscus sp where ever you are. High benefit likes balancing ecosystem and ecology are one of reason. Hibiscus can invite animals like insect, birds, bats, etc. Lets to consider hibiscus.