1. HOW TO REPOT A PLANT When a plant is root-bound, there is no more space for the roots to grow and they start peeping out from the bottom drainage hole, it is a good time to move the plant to a bigger pot. If you see the roots growing out from the base of […]
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Introduction to horticulture Horticulture is a science, as well as, an art of production, utilisation and improvement of horticultural crops, such as fruits and vegetables, spices and condiments, ornamental, plantation, medicinal and aromatic plants. Horticultural crops require intense care in planting, carrying out intercultural operations, manipulation of growth, harvesting, packaging, marketing, storage and processing. India
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SOIL Soil is essentially a solid matrix that holds nutrients and water for the plant, helping it to grow. So, the perfect soil is one that has all the relevant nutrients to support plant growth and provide the apt amount of moisture for it. Regular soil that you find in your backyard may be perfect
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Plant Basics, Land plants came into existence on this planet more than 800 million (80 crores) years before humans did. They had it all figured out before we arrived. They also grow in the wild on their own and do just fine. Then why do they need to be cared for in a home garden?
The Creator has provided solutions for our livelihood and remedies for our ailments within nature itself. Almost every plant in nature holds medicinal properties. In ancient times, people used these herbal plants for their treatment. One such plant with herbal benefits is the “Bon Tepari” or “Fotka”, Native gooseberry plant. Today, we will discuss what
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Avocado Fruit Avocado contains plenty of essential vitamins and minerals. Calories 160 kcal Protein 2g Saturated Fat 2.1g Monounsaturated Fat 9.8g Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g Cholesterol 0 mg Carbohydrates 9g Dietary Fibe 7g Sugar 0.7 g Vitamin A 146 iu Vitamin C 10 mg Vitamin E 2.1 mg Vitamin K 21 ug Folate 81 ug Potassium
BANANA (PLANTAIN) Banana is one of the most ancient food plants, cultivated since the dawn of recorded history. Its names like ‘Adam’s fig’ and ‘Apple of Paradise,’ are suggestive of its antiquity. Banana also finds reference in ancient Hindu writings and epics dating as far back as 500 B.C. The plant was probably originated in
DATE PALM Date palm is one of the oldest fruits known to mankind, many thousand years before Christ. It originated probably somewhere around the Persian gulf and became naturalised in Arabia and North Africa in very early times. The Arabs introduced it to Spain, and in turn was introduced into United States by the Spanish
MANGO Botanical name: Mangifera indica Family: Anacardiaceae Vernacular names: Aam (Hindi, Beng.), Amri (Guj.), Abba (Mar.), Manga (Tam.), Mamidi (Tel.), Amram (Mal.). Mango, a native of south-east Asia, is one of the most popular and ancient fruits of India. It was perhaps being grown for 4,000 to 6,000 years. References to mango plant are found
HOW TO ATTRACT BUTTERFLIES TO YOUR GARDEN “Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine.” ~Jeffrey Glassberg There are many, many people who love to watch butterflies as they flit through the air slowly and gracefully. If you never
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