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How to care for Okra plants
Eliminate weeds when the plants are young. Apply a layer of mulch around your plants to inhibit weed growth and aid in moisture retention Frequent watering is necessary during the germination and flowering stages Okra is known to attract beetles and worms that can damage the plant. Therefore, measures like organic pesticide application should be… Continue reading
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Irrigating and Fertilizing Zucchini – Vegetable gardening at home
Zucchini needs steady moisture to produce large, problem-free harvests Water thoroughly whenever the top inch of soil is dry. Install drip irrigation at the time of planting Zucchini plants need regular feeding in addition to being planted in the rich, nutritious soil mentioned earlier Continue reading
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How to Fertilize Brinjal plants – Vegetable gardening at home
Apply a balanced fertilizer like cattle compost twice 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 about two to three weeks.… Continue reading
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Tomato – Vegetable gardening at home
Place two or three seeds into each small container or each cell of a seed starter. Cover the seed with about 1/4″ of soil and gently firm it over the seeds. Water to ensure good seed-to-mix contact. You don’t need to soak the soil, just moisten the top layer. Place the pots in a warm… Continue reading
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Fenugreek – Vegetable gardening at home
How to plant Fenugreek: Sow seeds ¼ inches deep in a good potting mix or soil in the desired spot or container Leave 2 inches of space for each plant while sowing seeds. They’ll sprout quickly, and you’ll see seedlings just within 2-5 days. Do regular watering to keep the soil slightly moist. Maintain constant… Continue reading
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Home Gardening – How to plant Chilli seeds in the garden
Fill your container with loose soil mixed with rich compost. Chilli seeds should be soaked in water as it increases the chances of them germinating. You can also use a damp paper towel to germinate them. Chilli plants flourish inconsistent temperature so make sure they don’t get more than 8 hrs of sun, as it will… Continue reading
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Home Gardening – How to plant Brinjal seeds:
Brinjal grows best in a well-drained sandy loam or loam soil, fairly high in organic matter Sow Brinjal seeds in cell packs or small pots, 1/4 inch deep. Water them well, cover loosely with a plastic bag to retain moisture, and place them in a warm spot Do not plant Brinjal transplants into the garden until… Continue reading
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How to grow Chilli plants in the vegetable garden
For a healthy crop, fill your container with loose soil mixed with rich compost. Chilli seeds should be soaked in water as it increases the chances of them germinating. You can also use a damp paper towel to germinate them. Chillies flourish inconsistent temperature so make sure they don’t get more than 8 hrs. of sun,… Continue reading
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How to grow Tomato plants in the Terrace Garden
Fill seed pots with a good-quality potting mixture that normally contains soil, peat moss, compost, vermiculite, perlite, and sand. It holds moisture but doesn’t get soggy. Be sure that the pots have drainage holes. Water the mix before planting. Remove the seeds from a ripe tomato take the chopped slices of tomatoes or seeds. Plant… Continue reading