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How to grow Yard Long Beans at Home
To grow Yard Long Beans in Terrace garden we can use 12 inch garden grow bags and we them with equal amount of soil and cattle compost. Sow the long bean seeds about 1 inch deep and spaced about 3 inches apart. Make sure long beans are planted during spring season, once the soil is warm . After Sowing the seeds, water the grow bags thoroughly . Make sure the soil is moist all the time. After 7 days , most of the seeds have germinated and true leaves will start coming o
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Jun 7, 20212 min read
How to Prune and Fertilize guava tree
Normally guava trees has to be trimmed between November and December during winter season and between March and April during spring season. During first pruning, the guava tree has to be pruned at a height of 2 feet and it will encourage the growth of lateral branches within a month. While pruning the guava tree we should select a single trunk , and 3 to 4 lateral branches and remove all other shoots We can use 2 feet long stick as a measuring scale while pruning t
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Jun 3, 20211 min read
How to Fertilize Coconut Tree with Sea Salt
First we need to trim the coconut tree . We can use a garden pruner to remove the aged, broken , and damaged fronds of the coconut tree. We can also use a garden knife to trim the fronds of the coconut tree. Please note, Coconut trees has to be trimmed at least twice an year so that we have cleaner appearance, better clearance for the fronds to grow and healthier growth of the coconut tree. After pruning the coconut tree we are going to create a circular trench aroun
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Jun 2, 20211 min read
How and when to harvest Chilli pepper in Terrace Gardens
After two months (60-70 days) your chillies should be ready to be picked After the chilies start giving fruit , use a spray to water them to avoid overwatering . Chillies first discolor at the top of the crown . If the chilli starts to change color here, it will be red , orange or yellow after a few days, depending on the variety . If the chilli has changed color, we should wait for 5 days before picking. Harvest chillies cut them off the plant with scissors or kni
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May 29, 20211 min read
How to fertilize Chilli plants in Home Gardening
Chilies start flowering when the plant is about 8-10 inches in height and it will bring out small buds which will blossom into cute little white flowers about 1-1.5 months after planting them. Chilies have male and female flowers, pollination is required. Pollination will happen naturally with the help of bees or you can use a small paintbrush to gently brush the flowers of every plant. Do not wipe the pollen off as it will contradict the very use of the brush for
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May 29, 20211 min read
How to transplant Chilli saplings in Home Gardening
When your chilli seedlings have reached by 1 feet, gently transplant them into individual pots of filled with equal portion of soil and compost . You can grow chillies individually, by transplanting them into 12" x 12" containers, or plant them in grow bags , Place the pots or growbags undercover in a warm greenhouse or polytunnel. Alternatively, plant your chillies outside in a sunny, sheltered spot . Water your chilli plants after transplanting , and feed them w
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May 17, 20211 min read
How to grow Chilli Plants in Terrace Gardening
For a healthy crop , fill your container with loose soil mixed with rich compost . Sow the chilli seeds in soil at a depth of about 2-3 cms. Irrigate them every day , keep the soil moist and make sure they are not exposed to strong sun . Chilies seeds can also be soaked in water as it increases the chances of them germinating . You can also use a damp paper towel to germinate them. Chillies need warmth to germinate and good light to grow into healthy seedling Keep
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May 17, 20211 min read
How and when to Harvest Zucchini in Terrace Gardens
Zucchini can be harvested at the moment they reach a usable size about 6 to 8 inches in length Generally zucchini is harvested when its tender and they have good flavor when they are young. Also smaller fruits have superior taste Zucchini can grow 1 to 2 inches a day Zucchini that grows very large will be pulpy, seedy, and bitter flavored. Carefully cut fruits off the plant with a knife or pruners when zucchini are between 3 and 8 inches long. Leave about two inches of the
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Apr 23, 20211 min read
How to control pest and diseases in Zucchini plants in Home Gardening
Zucchini plants are vulnerable to a number of pests like squash bugs, fruit borers, cucumber beetles and powdery mildew Biggest problems for Zucchini is because of fruit borer. Fruit borer larvae feed inside the main stem of the plant, hollowing it out and cause plant death. To prevent fruit borers affecting zucchini, lower portion of the stem should be wrapped with aluminum foil to keep the female moths away from egg-laying sites. Zucchini plants are prone to be attacked b
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Apr 23, 20211 min read
How to fertilize Zucchini plants in Terrace gardening
Zucchini needs plenty of moisture and lots of organic fertilizer for proper growth. Grow them in rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Zucchini plants need regular feeding in addition to being planted in the rich, nutritious soil mentioned earlier Remove the top soil around the Zucchini plants and apply finished compost or well-rotted manure or 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer beneath each plants and cover them with the same layer of soil. Liquid fertilizer like Fish
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Apr 15, 20211 min read
How to grow Zucchini plants in Terrace Gardens
Zucchini plants can be grown from young plants or seeds. When starting with seeds, they should be sown directly in the garden or in the grow bags. They can also be planted together in a single container and can be transplanted to individual grow bags Optimal soil temperature for germination of the seeds is 25-35°C When the soil has warmed up in your grow bag , plant seeds one-half inch deep, 3 to 4 inches apart, in rows that are 2 to 3 feet apart. Seeds should sprout in 7
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Apr 15, 20211 min read
How and when to Harvest Brinjal in the Terrace Gardens
Harvest the eggplants 65 to 80 days after transplanting, depending on the variety. If the skin of the fruit is shiny and unwrinkled and a uniform color when it is ready for harvest As soon as the skin does not rebound to gentle pressure from your finger, it’s ripe. Eggplant may be ready to harvest when the size of a finger or hot dog Cut the fruit with a sharp knife or pruning shears close to the stem, leaving about an inch of it attached. Once ready, eggplants are harvest
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Mar 19, 20211 min read
How to control Pest in the Brinjal plants in Home Gardening
Flea Beetles is the most common pest, but a healthy eggplant will be able to withstand damage. Grow plants under row covers until they are large enough to tolerate leaf damage. Powdery Mildew can affect eggplant. This appears as white, powdery spots on the leaves which may turn yellow and die. Planting resistant varieties when available, planting in full sun, and provide good air circulation. Mealybugs are sometimes an issue as are potato beetles, lace bugs, and mites. If
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Mar 19, 20211 min read
How to Fertilize Brinjal plants in Terrace Gardening
Apply a balanced fertilizer like cattle compost every month during the growing season . Fertilizer to be applied through side dressing , a process of digging a 6-inch trench around each plant and applying a fertilizer to it to keep nutrients available to the plant on an as-needed basis. Side dress again in after one month . You can also fertilize your seedlings with vermicompost As brinjal grow , it will need regular replenishment of nutrients in the soil. A good-
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Feb 5, 20211 min read
How to grow Brinjal plants in Home Gardening
Brinjal plants grows best in a well-drained sandy loam or loam soil that is good in organic matter Select a well drained pot with drainage holes so that they would help to drain out excess water present in the soil so as to reduce the risk of root rot . Fill the pot with two parts potting soil and one part sand. Mix organic fertilizer to the soil balanced ratio of 20-20-20 of nitrogen, phosphorus , and potassium Sow the brinjal seeds over the potting mix and cover t
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Feb 5, 20211 min read
How and when to harvest Okra in the Terrace Gardens
About 60 days after planting, Okra plants will start flowering and pods will start to appear at the base of the plant and then keep producing upward First harvest can be done after 60 days of planting. Harvest the okra when it’s about 4 to 5 inche s long. Use sharp knife or scissors to harvest okra when they are are still tender and easy to cut . Okra can be picked every second day, so that they don't get too hard . Plants will continue to grow and will give yiel
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Jan 28, 20211 min read
How to Fertilize Okra in Terrace Gardening
Okra grows well if the soil is well fertilized . After 30 days of planting okra , enrich your soil using organic fertilizer like cattle compost, or balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer with primary nutrients : nitrogen, phosphorus , and potassium Before applying the compost , remove some of the soil around the plants and apply the compost and cover them with the soil and irrigate them Liquid fertilizer like Panchagavya and Fish emulsion can be applied to increase the immunity
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Jan 28, 20211 min read
How to care Okra plants in Home Gardening
Weeds should be eliminated when the okra plants are young. Then mulch the okra plants to reduce the weed growth and the retain more moisture in the soil. Irrigate the Okra plants every morning thoroughly during summer. During winter , plants can be watered every alternative days. Okra are prone to be damaged by Aphids , stinkbugs, beetles and worms if the plants are not monitored and not maintained properly. Organic neem based pesticides can be applied every 15 da
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Jan 18, 20211 min read
How to grow Okra plants in the Terrace Gardening
Okra grows best in a well-drained sandy loam or loam soil that is good in organic matter Select a well drained pot with drainage holes so that they would help to drain out excess water present in the soil so as to reduce the risk of root rot . Fill the pot with two parts potting soil and one part sand. Mix organic fertilizer to the soil balanced ratio of 20-20-20 of nitrogen , phosphorus, and potassium Sow the Okra seeds over the potting mix and cover them with thin l
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Jan 18, 20211 min read
How and when to harvest Guava in the Home Gardening
Guava tree will take 2-3 years to mature and start to form fruits. The guava tree blooms in early spring , but may bloom all year in mild climates We need to prune and trim the guava tree regularly to encourage the growth of large, high-quality guava at the edges of the trees. Keep the soil evenly moist for best fruit production ; allow the top 2 or 3 inches of soil to dry before watering again. If the soil goes completely dry, flowering may be delayed or fruit m
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Jan 14, 20211 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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