Vegetables grow anywhere even in small parcel of lands, pots or containers, they also grow on any type of soil. Vegetables also require minimum water and other cultural management practices. The Philippines generally grow about 43 major kinds of vegetables and about 250 minor species. Major vegetables are generally grown during the dry season wherein production is ideal to most crops, however there are now varieties that can be grown during the off season where market prices tends to be high.

This production guide contains information on various lowland vegetables that will definitely help the vegetable farmer in his farming enterprise. Included in the kit are brochures and leaflets on:

• Ampalaya (Bitter Gourd)
  
• Okra
  
• Patola (Luffa Gourd)
  
• Hot Pepper
  
• Squash
  
• Upo (Bottle Gourd
  
• Eggplant
  
• Sitao
  
• Tomato
  
• Management Guide for Insect Pests and Diseases of Lowland Vegetables
  
• Guide in Selecting Lowland Vegetable Varieties