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How to Irrigate Guava plants in the farms
Guava is mostly grown under rain fed condition. During winter season , irrigation is provided at an interval of 20-25 days During summer months it is provided at an interval of 10-15 days by the ring method. Drip irrigation has proved to be very beneficial for guava. About 60% of the water used for irrigation is saved. Besides substantial increase in size and number of fruits is observed. Guavas prefer regular deep root watering, allow the soil to dry out somewha
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Nov 2, 20201 min read
How to plant guava trees in the farms
Guava can be propagated by seed , branch cutting , grafting and air layering . For commercial cultivation, it is best grafted onto a established root-stock . The guava seedlings grow very fast if proper care is taken Successful Guava cultivation is grown under tropical and sub-tropical climate. In areas with distinct winter season, the yield tends to increase and quality improves. High temperature at the time of fruit development can cause fruit drop . Guavas can be
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Nov 2, 20201 min read
How to Irrigate Onions in the terrace garden
Watering the onion cutting helps it adapt to its new environment and grow roots faster. Give your onion enough water that the soil is damp to the touch, but not soaking wet. Fertilizing your onion plant regularly helps it grow large, healthy bulbs . Spray the onion plant at least twice a month with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer until the onion plant's bulb starts to p oke from the soil Onions thrive in soil with a high nitrogen content.
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Oct 5, 20201 min read
How to plant Onions in the terrace garden
Add soil or growth mix into the grow bag / container Ensure the soil you are adding is enriched with a lot of manure or compost. Add any additional organic fertilizers if required Soak the onion seeds in water for one day . Drain and keep them in the open for the next 2-3 days. Later, sow the seeds in the soil in a tray These have to be 15 cm apart . So the bulbs have enough space to grow and not hinder each other’s growth
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Oct 5, 20201 min read
How to Care Ladys Finger plants at Home
Ladys finger plants needs to be cared regularly so that they will grow well. First Eliminate weeds when the ladys finger plants are young . Then apply a layer of mulch around your ladys finder plants to reduce weed growth and aid in moisture retention Frequent watering should be done during the germination and flowering stages Okra is known to attract beetles and worms that can damage the plant. Measures like organic pesticide application should be done regularly to
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Sep 29, 20201 min read
How to plant Okra in Backyard garden
Okra / Ladys finger seeds needs to be soaked in water for at least 12-18 hours so that they absorb the moisture before being sowed . Ladys finger plants can grow in all types of soil but the soil should be fertilized well before planting them. Sow the Ladys finger seeds at 1/2 inch deep in light soi l and 1 inch deep in heavy soil ; Spacing for the Ladys finger plants should be 3 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart. After 12 days , of the planting the Ladys finger the se
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Sep 29, 20201 min read
Harvesting Spinach in Terrace Garden
As soon as the leaves grow big enough to eat you can harvest your spinach leaves . It generally takes about six to eight weeks from planting to harvest . In the springtime , make sure to harvest spinach leaves before they begin to bolt. Once the plants bolt , the leaves become bitter . Harvest spinach by carefully removing the outer leaves . Either pinch at the base of the petiole with your fingers or use gardening shears to snip the base of the petiole .
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Sep 22, 20201 min read
Fertilizing Spinach in Terrace Garden
Fertilize l ightly every 2 to 3 weeks with balanced fertilizer for spinach If your spinach plants are growing slowly , you may want to add more nitrogen-based fertilizer . Fertilize with compost tea or fish emulsion when the plants have four true leaves Spinach likes organic matter such as well-rotted manure, alfalfa meal , soybean meal , cottonseed meal , and blood meal . Add the fertilizer according to label recommendations and water thoroughly.
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Sep 22, 20201 min read
Irrigating Spinach in home gardens
Spinach grow in soil that is continually moist but not overly drenched Depending on the climate , you should water your spinach crop on average once or twice per week Always monitor the amount of water you are giving your plants . You have to ensure that the soil remains moist . Do not overwater them. It is advisable to water early in the morning so that the plants can absorb the water throughout the day
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Sep 14, 20201 min read
How to plant Spinach in home gardens
Spinach grows well in mild climate and will not do well in extremely hot temperatures Remove any rocks or hard clumps of soil before adding the organic fertilizer . Spinach grows well in organic matter such as cattle manure, vermicompost, or any other high-nitrogen organic fertilizer. Make sure the rows are spaced at least eight inches (20cm) apart if planting in rows Grow spinach from seed if possible as seedlings are difficult to transplant and the roots can be dama
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Sep 14, 20201 min read
How to grow Microgreens at home:
Microgreens are young vegetable greens that is between sprouts and baby leaf vegetables . They are rich in concentrated nutrient content and come in a variety of colors . They are a quick and easy source of nutrition that you can grow indoors as well as outdoors . Microgreens need minimum attention and input. They are young vegetable greens that are approximately 1–3 inches Microgreens are very convenient to grow, as they can be grown in a variety of locations ,
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Sep 8, 20201 min read
Fodder Maize - Method and time of sowing
Maize requires very fertile , well drained loamy soils having pH range of 5.5 to 8.0. The crop grows best on alluvial or red soils but can also by grown on well drained black soils . It does not thrive well on heavy soils , saline and alkali soils . After preparing a fine seed bed the crop must be sown in lines ( 20-30 cm apart ) by using seed drill or maize planter or by kera on para method . Sowing time varies from place to place . Maize has bold seed size . It requi
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Sep 2, 20201 min read
Fodder Maize - Organic Farming
Maize is an important kharif fodder crop which gives highly succulent and nutritionally rich fodder. Maize grain is also an important feed component of dairy cattle and poultry feed . Maize is a rich source of starch , protein and edible oil . Maize produces good quality herbaceous fodder with high palatability . Hence by providing sufficient quantities of fodder instead of costly concentrates and feeds to the milch animals , the cost of milk production can considerab
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Sep 2, 20201 min read
Super Napier grass - 90 days after planting
Normally first harvest can be done after 90 days of planting and can be fed to cows and buffaloes It has other uses aside from fresh feed for farm animals. If there is excess harvest because there are not enough animals to eat the newly cut grass, the same could be shredded and made into silage . The shredded leaves and stalks could also be made into organic fertilizer by mixing the same with cattle manure . When shredded into fine particles , the same could be fe
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Aug 19, 20201 min read
Super Napier grass - 75 days after planting
75 days old Super Napier plants can be fed to chickens , ducks , horses and rabbits The Super Grass is very palatable because the stalks are tender It has a wide range of adaptability so that many farmers can benefit from it. Harvesting is done at intervals of 60 to 70 days . The first harvest , however, is made three months from planting . Then succeeding harvests are every 60 to 70 days . The stalks are cut close to the ground , and in no time , new shoots or rat
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Aug 19, 20201 min read
Super Napier after 30 days of planting:
Weeding has to be done in the Super Napier Farm as weeds rob your plants of the benefits of the fertilizer you apply. Hence after 30 days, weeding has to be done for the plants . If necessary, second spell of weeding can be done after 45 days After that, Super Napier grass will grow very fast and densely.
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Aug 16, 20201 min read
How to fertilizer Super Napier
2 tons of organic fertilizer is recommended per acre or apply four bags of 14-14-14 fertilizer. 20 days after planting, apply cattle compost manure close to the stems Plow the land deep enough for the plant roots to penetration deep into the ground that make the plant drought resistant. After fertilizing the farm, the plants has to be irrigate well
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Aug 16, 20201 min read
How to irrigate Super Napier plants:
Watering should be done on the third day . Irrigation should be done every 7 days depending on type of the soil Wastewater from the cattle shed can also be used for irrigation and is best source of manure. Super Napier grows well in all types of water .
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Aug 16, 20201 min read
How to plant Super Napier grass
The soil should be well pulverized with the use of a rotavator The furrows 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
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Aug 14, 20201 min read
Super Napier grass farming for Dairy Animals
Super Napier is a high yielding green fodder . Super Napier can yield 180 to 200 tonnes per acre per year Its leaf length are 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.
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Aug 14, 20201 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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