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How to Prune and Fertilize Guava
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… Continue reading
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Chilli Flowering and Pollination
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… Continue reading
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How to Control Zucchini Pests and Diseases in Terrace Garden
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… Continue reading
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How to plant Zucchini 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… Continue reading
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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