INFORMATION ABOUT GREENHOUSES IN EACH COMMUNITY OF CHIQUISIS
The community members of Chiquisis are having difficulties cultivating an assortment of crops. The only harvested plants are white grass, onion and a small amount of tomato for consumption. Preferred items to grow are broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and radish because these crops produce high yields in greenhouses.
Greenhouse problems are due to damage by heavy rains and winds. The crops were lost because they can not repair the greenhouse. The community would ultimately like help repairing the greenhouse so it could be put to good use. All that is needed is at least 50 yards of nylon.
CHAJUAB: Chajuab’s greenhouse wasn’t built in a proper location. When it rains mud pores inside, making it very difficult for crops to thrive. The only crop that grows is white grass which is harvested for consumption.
CHUICUTAMA: Doña Isabel Guarchaj y Don Manuel Rosario can not grow anything substantial in their greenhouse. They stated that the other women don’t contribute to the maintenance and care of the greenhouse. They have only planted white grass and a little onion but would like to plant more onion, cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage.
PACUTAMA: This women’s group is noted for their quick response. The director, Santa Guachiac Guachiac stated, “it is a constant struggle for the women, but the work is worth it. Because of them we have been able to harvest cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, onion and tomato.” The group has consumed herbs, a little onion and tomatoes while most of the latter two were sold in the market. Onions are preferred to herbs because they are more productive and are not easily killed by pests. The women wish to plant more onions but unfortunately they do not have any more seeds.
XEABAJ I: This community has only been able to plant tomatoes and onions for consumption. They would like to also plant herbs but they do not have seeds.
XEABAJ II: They have planted cabbage, cauliflower and onions. A photograph has not been taken because Caty was ashamed to enter the greenhouse to get more. She was told by the women that they received seeds from AGEMA.
