Preparation of Bijamrita for the seed treatment

Hi friends, I am really surprised for the ancient days farming where no chemicals but the plants were growing very well without using any chemical fertilizers and pesticides. I enquired with some old aged people, they said about the importance cow dung, cows urine, compost, lime, pulses, and so many.  By keeping the reference of those ideas I started surfing in the internet about the natural farming. Surfing through the internet i found the...

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List of companion crops to reduce pests and for weed management

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Basil   Plant near: most garden crops Keep away from: rue Comments: improves the flavor and growth of garden crops, especially tomatoes and lettuce. Repels mosquitoes.   Beans, Bush   Plant near: beets, cabbage, carrots, catnip, cauliflower, corn, cucumbers, marigolds, potatoes, savory, strawberries Keep away from: fennel, garlic, leeks, onions, shallots Comments: potatoes and marigolds repel Mexican bean beetles. ...

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cropping seasons for north india and south india

cropping seasons for north india and south india MonthNorth IndiaSouth India JANUARYBrinjalLettuce, Spinach, Gourds, Melons, Radish, Carrot, Onion, Tomato,Okra,Brinjal, Bean FEBRUARYApplegourd, Bittergourd, Bottle gourd, Cucumber, French Beans, Okra, Sponge, Gourd, Watermelon, SpinachSame as January MARCHSame as FebruaryAmaranthus, Coriander, Gourds, Beans, Melons, Spinach, Okra APRILCapsicumOnion, Amaranthus, Coriander, Gourds, Okra, Tomato, Chilly MAYOnion, Pepper, BrinjalOkra, Onion, Chilly JUNEAll gourds, Brinjal, Cucumber, Cauliflower...

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Aerobic composting materials required and methods to make your own

Aerobic composting is a very unique method of converting the wastes into humus. Materials required The wastes can be categorised into two types, 1. Nitrogenous: The materials with high nitrogen content e.g. Green plant materials, kitchen wastes, dung and animal manures etc. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 2. Carbonaceous: These are the more stable materials having high carbon content e.g. straw, dried leaves and...

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Heap composting how make your own, materials required and methods

The heap composting method is a very simple and is quite popular in Bhutan. Materials Required 1. Green biomass – 1 ton 2. Dry Biomass – 1 ton 3. Cow dung – 200 kg (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 4. Water Method 1. Demark an area 2 metres width and 3 metres length. Depending on the availability of the materials the length of the heap can be extended. 2. A layer of stones or wooden logs are placed within the...

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What is composting, types of composting, uses of composting

Composting Composting is method to convert the wastes into humus rich manure forimproving the fertility and productivity of soil. It’s very simple and apt for thesmall holder farmers. During the process of composting the biodegradablewastes like crop residues, weeds, leaf litter, animal wastes etc arescientifically transformed into manure which is called as compost. Thecompost is rich in beneficial soil microorganisms, provides the nutrition to thecrops and improves the structure and texture of the soil. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle...

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Conclusion of green manuring and benefits

Conclusion of green manuring Green manures are potentially an expensive way to build fertility in protected systems With rotation planning and market consideration this cost can be reduced More research is needed to measure tangible benefits. Other strategies may further improve viability. Eg. Under-sowing, mobile structures, making compost from field green manure cuttings. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Links to prepare your own Green manure Quick mix green manure   Summer N-Fix green manure   Winter...

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Winter N-Fix : third type of green manuring to maintain soil fertility

Winter N-Fix Sow as for Summer N-Fix but use 1002-14 disk for beans/small peas Using 20% annual rye helps as a row marker and to fill out the tares Hoe just before tares start to ‘wander’ Can be undersown with phacelia late Feb, to add volume. Good option to follow and/or precede Toms, cuc, peppers etc.  Tares / Vetch Excellent late or Winter sown The best option for N-fixing before Summer crops Deep rooting Dense foliage ...

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Summer N-Fix : second type of green manure to maintain soil fertility

Summer N-FIx Sweet clover/crimson clover 50/50. Sown in 10” rows with earthway seeder radish/leek disc (= about 2g / m2 ). Use wheel hoe when clover is 3-4”. Flail mow and incorporate at 10 weeks, or cut to allow regrowth Can be undersown with Quick Mix when hoed to increase bulk Sweet Clover Fast growing N-Fixer Relatively quick to germinate Extensive root system Rapidly nodulates when inoculant is used – advised! Tall growing, competative Crimson...

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Quick Mix green manure : How to have your own green manure to maintain soil fertiity

There are three types of Green manuring depending on your needs, Namely Quick Mix – 2-3 month non-leguminous mix, fast growing, weed suppressive and reasonably drought tolerant. Summer N-Fix – 3-4 month, 2 clovers, requires weed control and inoculant, good potential for N and OM Winter N-Fix – 5-6 month, requires weed control, good before hungry summer crops. Quick Mix Buckwheat                    (4g/m2) Ameranth                     ...

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Green Manure for soil fertility management and its benefits

Green manuring is a practice of ploughing or turning into soil undecomposed green plant material for the purpose of improving physical structure as well as the fertility of the soil. It increases the availability of plant nutrients that contribute to the yield of the crop.     The microbial activities are enhanced as the fresh organic material acts as the nutrient source for the diverse soil flora and fauna. The structure of...

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Biological or organic approaches for Pest and Disease Management

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