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Database research record2018·Colombia (Bogotá)

Productos agrícolas para implementar huertas caseras en Altos de Cazucá, Soacha

German Ricardo Paredes-Guzmán, Pedro Antonio Forero-Palomino

Ciencia y agricultura

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This study identified consumption habits to implement home gardens using urban agriculture methods in Altos de Cazucá, Soacha, Colombia, a region affected by forced displacement and malnutrition. Semi-structured interviews with Loma Linda neighborhood residents identified the most consumed agricultural products suitable for home gardens. Peas and carrots were the most accepted and consumed (90% and 86% respectively), while quinoa was the least consumed (8%).