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Kava demand has increased dramatically in recent years. Across the United States, kava bars have expanded into urban markets while […]

Many people assume kava should be grown in deep tropical shade. That is only partially true. Kava is shade tolerant,

Kava cultivation in Hawaiʻi continues to attract growing interest from small farms, agroforestry projects, and community-based agriculture initiatives. Rising demand

Many kava growers focus heavily on harvests, markets, and processing. But most kava problems begin much earlier. The success or

Drainage is one of the most important — and most underestimated — parts of tropical agriculture in Hawaiʻi. Many growers

Interest in kava cultivation has expanded rapidly in recent years. Across the United States, kava bars and non-alcoholic functional beverages

Many tropical crop failures begin underground. Root diseases are often difficult to detect early because symptoms develop slowly and may

Many crop failures begin before planting even starts. In tropical agriculture, propagation material often determines the long-term health of an

Kava demand continues to grow across the United States. Kava bars have expanded into major cities.Functional beverages continue gaining popularity.And

Modern culture often rewards speed. Tropical agriculture does not. Many perennial crops require years before reaching full production, and mistakes