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How to grow, care and harvest Super Napier green fodder for Dairy Farms
About Super Napier: Super Napier is a high yielding green fodder. Super Napier can yield 180 to 200 Tonnes per acre per year Its leaf length is 6 - 8 cm broad. They grow up to a high height 12 feet to 15 feet Super Napier has high crisp leaves . They have high leaf stem rate Super Napier can be harvested eight times a year The yield is made in a short period of time. Roots around the nodes can quickly grow. How to plant Super Napier: The soil should be well pulverized wit
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Jun 18, 20252 min read
Best Organic Fertilizer for optimal growth of Banana Tree
Generally a banana tree will require slow-release balanced fertilizer which is rich in micro and macro nutrients for optimal growth New Leaf Organic Fertilizer is very good fertilizer for the Banana trees. This fertilizer comes in the form of pellets and it is made up of Cow manure, chicken Manure, Neem Oil cake powder, vermicompost, Rock Phosphate, Seaweed, Alovera, Bentonite Powder and cocopeat Powder This fertilizer is a highly nutrient organic fertilizer and is rich in
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Jun 3, 20251 min read
How to fertilize Coconut tree with New Leaf Organic fertilizer?
Coconut tree is a heavy feeder and requires balanced NPK fertilizer . A young Coconut tree can be fertilized every once every 6 months and mature can be fertilized every 3 months New Leaf organic fertilizer is rich in Cow and Chicken Manure, Vermicompost , Rock Phosphate, Seaweed, Alfaalfa, Aloe Vera, Neem oil cake, Castor oil cake, Bentonite powder, Natural amino acids, Natural Micronutrients and Coco Peat powder First we are going a create a circular ring around the Coco
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Jul 13, 20241 min read
What is the best fertilizer for coconut trees?
Farm Organic wastes such as manures of Cow, Buffalo, Goat, Pig and Chicken is good for Coconut Trees. They provide essential nutrients and improve soil structure and water-holding capacity. Organic fertilizers release nutrients slowly, ensuring a continuous supply to the trees. Vermicompost can also be use as it improves soil quality and reducing soil erosion, improving drainage, controlling pests and increase crop yields. Apply manures and fertilizers in circular bas
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May 19, 20241 min read
What is Vermicompost fertilizer?
Vermicompost is also known as worm castings . Vermicompost is considered to be one of the highest quality organic fertilizers. Vermicompost is an ideal organic manure for better growth and yield of many plants. It can increase the production of crops and prevent them from harmful pests without polluting the environment. It boosts the nutrients available to plants, helping seeds to germinate more quickly, grow faster , develop better root systems and produce higher yield
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May 13, 20241 min read
What is Home Gardening?
Home gardening plan may include selecting the right location, determining the size of the garden, deciding upon the types and varieties of vegetables to plant. You must select a place where the soil is loose, rich and well-drained Make sure there is a water supply Plant in raised beds with rich soil. Raised beds become more space-efficient by gently rounding the soil to form an arc Avoid planting in square patterns or rows . Instead, stagger the plants by planting in tria
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May 11, 20241 min read
What is Red Napier grass?
Red Napier is a multi-cut hybrid green fodder grass that can be used for animals like Cow, Buffalo, Goat, Sheep, Pig, Poultry. They are rich source of starch, protein and edible oil. Red Napier produces good quality herbaceous fodder and is highly palatable . Providing sufficient quantities of fodder to the milch animals will increase of milk production of the animals
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May 10, 20241 min read
How to fertilize Citrus trees with Vermicompost
Citrus trees will benefit from a slightly nitrogen rich or balanced NPK fertilizer. Vermicompost is rich in nitrogen and contain plenty of micronutrients including boron, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium and zinc. A young Citrus tree can be fertilized every once every 2-3 months First we are going a create a circular ring around the Citrus tree The ring shall be at an radius of 2 to 3 feet and do not disturb the roots We should not place fertilizer near the trunk of
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Jan 30, 20241 min read
How to Prune Teak trees in the farm?
Pruning is the process of removing side branches which will increase the height of the tree and reduces knots on the main stem If we remove the side branches , the tree’s growth will concentrate around the tree’s main stem and its canopy Pruning commences in the second year of planting. It involves clearing branches and twigs from the lower half of the tree Pruning can be done anytime except summer . Prune the tree when its branches and twigs are still young and small. Prun
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Jan 17, 20241 min read
How to Fertilize Pomegranate Trees in Organic way?
Pomegranate trees will flower and provide fruits throughout the year in central and southern India. Adequate fertilization is important to achieve high yield and increase fruit size and quality. Normally Pomegranate tree will be flowering during June-July, September-October and January-February. However, for securing enhanced production of superior quality fruits as well as profit to the growers, proper fertilization is required. Pomegranate, being an orchard crop, is a h
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Oct 24, 20232 min read
How to plant Super Napier grass stems for Dairy Farms?
Super Napier is a high yielding green fodder grass for Dairy Farms. They can give yield upto 250 tonne per acre in a year. They can grow by 12 feet to 15 feet within 90 days. Super Napier has protein content upto 16% and very food for Daily Animals. First step in planting Super Napier is Cultivating the soil. This is Black soil and it requires ploughing and cross-ploughing to be well broken. Hence we are using Heavy duty tractor with Cultivator attachment for prepar
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Oct 14, 20232 min read
Benefits of Vermicompost Liquid Fertilizer for Organic Farming
Vermiwash also known as worm tea , is a nutrient-enriched liquid that drains through worm-beds containing vermicompost wastes, bedding materials and worm populations . It is rich in NKP liquid fertilizer and also rich in micronutrients, beneficial soil microbes and also contain plant growth hormones & enzymes It improves the health and overall growth of the plant. It increases leaf pigmentation ensuring more bright colored flowers and leaves. It helps in initiating goo
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Sep 22, 20231 min read
How to make Vermicompost at home?
Vermicomposting is an excellent option for reducing your environmental impact and preparing a natural, beneficial soil additive. You will have to create a worm bin where you can put Cow Dung Manure, dry leaves for the worms to feed off and create rich soil. The best spots for Vermicompost pits should be consistent temperature and moisture level . Avoid having the pit where it is very hot . The ideal temperature for the pit will be 30 to 40 degrees Celsius. If possible,
rehobothorganicfarm
Aug 29, 20232 min read
How to plant, grow and harvest Banana trees ?
Lets see, how to plant and grow Banana Tree in the garden. Here we are going to use Banana Rhizome to grow Banana tree Normally banana trees grows well in tropical and subtropical climate. Before planting a banana plant, we need to find a warm, and wind protected space and the right time to plant is well before summer . Banana varieties vary in size and need to be planted accordingly. Most varieties are planted at a gap of 12 feet. Dwarf varieties can be planted 10 to 11
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Aug 17, 20233 min read
What is the difference between Super Napier and Red Napier grass?
Both Super Napier and Red Napier are high yielding fodder grass and have few differences in the yield and protein content. Planting Process: Both Super Napier and Red Napier grows well from stem cutting. They can be grown best on alluvial , red soils and also grows well on well drained black soils. Stems can be planted in lines spaced at 1 f eet and width at 2 feet. Almost 10,000 to 12,000 stems can be planted per acre After 30 days of Planting: After 30 days, Supe
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Jul 23, 20233 min read
How to grow Super Napier grass?
The soil should be well pulverized with the use of a rotavator The f urrows are made 3 feets apart. The cuttings are planted flat in the furrows , 2 feets apart, and covered with soil one to two inches thick. 10,000 to 12,000 stems can be planted per acre After planting, irrigate to enhance germination . Always irrigate when necessary
rehobothorganicfarm
May 15, 20231 min read
How to Irrigate Red Napier grass farms?
Red Napier can be irrigated through Flood Irrigation and also through Drip Irrigation Red Napier responds well to Flood Irrigation compared to Drip Irrigation We can use 3 inch black hose to take water to the furrows We can make arrangement in such way that at least 5 furrows can be irrigated at a time Furrows should be made at a gap of two and half feet so that water flows T-Joint can been made in the pipeline so that water flows Water will flow from one end of the fu
rehobothorganicfarm
May 15, 20231 min read
How do I start gardening at home?
Home gardening plan may include selecting the right location, determining the size of the garden, deciding upon the types and varieties of vegetables to plant. You must select a place where the soil is loose , rich and well – drained Make sure there is a water supply Plant in raised beds with rich soil. Raised beds become more space – efficient by gently rounding the soil to form an arc Avoid planting in square patterns or rows . Instead, stagger the plants by plantin
rehobothorganicfarm
May 15, 20231 min read
What are the benefits of Humic Acid Liquid Fertilizer?
Humic acid is derived from decomposed remains of organic life, residues and microbial cells with physical, chemical and biological processes and it improves the efficiency of phosphate fertilizers Humic acid neutralizes acidic and alkaline soils and regulates pH-value of soils. Also they Improve and optimizes uptake of nutrients and water holding capacity. They stimulates plant growth with its rich organic and mineral substances Humic acid is also a powerful growth promo
rehobothorganicfarm
May 15, 20231 min read
How do you apply organic fertilizer Tapioca plants?
Cow Dung Manure is required in the soil for optimal growth of Tapioca plants. Tapioca require both micro and macro nutrients to get good yields and best manure will be cattle compost. This manure will restore the fertility of the soil. It will also enhance the water holding capacity of the soil and add essential nutrients such as Nitrogen , Phosphorus , Potassium , Vitamins and proteins for the soil. This compost is a nature friendly , non-toxic and best organic ferti
rehobothorganicfarm
May 15, 20231 min read
Organic farmers are true life-savers who work hard to grow healthy and nutritious crops. They maintain and enhance the important of natural resources and protect the environment for the future generations.
Here is some of the management practices in organic farming:
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Crop rotation to maintain soil fertility and to improve crop protection from various pests
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Organic nutrient management by improved soil organic matter through manuring, composting or mulching
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Growing cover crops for controlling insect pests and weeds, preventing soil erosion, as well as improving the nutrient content in the soil
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Preventive crop protection measures, such as choosing resistant varieties, adaptation of planting or sowing, and harvesting time
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Using natural predators as a biological pest protection measure
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Non-chemical weed management practice
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Anaerobic soil disinfestation to eliminate soil-borne pests
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Proper space between the crops
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Soil cultivation using mechanical methods.
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Recycling materials of within the farm.
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