Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Believe It or Not..! A farmer earns 22 lakhs per year in 2.1 acres of land

BANGALORE: At a time when there is a strong perception that farming is not a profitable venture, this farmer from Tapasihalli in Doddaballapur taluk has created waves by earning a profit of about Rs. 22 lakh a year from merely 2.1 acres of land. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); profitable venture:Innovative drive and constant experimentation with multi-cropping methods have helped H. Sadananda of Tapasihalli in Doddaballapur...

Sunday, 14 June 2015

Complete guide of sowing, growing, harvesting Beans

Dependable and easy to cultivate, beans produce rewarding crops in a wide range of climates. Growing beans during the warm summer months may produce crisp green pods, protein-rich beans, or both, depending on variety. Bean Types to Try Snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) — the most popular garden beans — include bush and pole varieties, which vary in shape, size, and color. Tender filet beans are a type of green snap bean with stringless, slender, delicate pods. They are grown just like other snap beans. Growth period: 50-55 days bush, 50-67 days...

preparation of Neemastra for pest management

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...

Prepartion of Bramhastra for Pest management

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...

Preparation of Agniastra for pest management

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...

Mulching three types by subash palekar

There are three types of Mulching - A. Soil Mulching. B. Straw Mulching. C. Live Mulching. A. Soil Mulching (Cultivation) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There are three purposes of the cultivation. To circulate the air in the soil, to stop the raindrops to flow and to conserve them in the soil and to control the weeds. Because, the oxygen is essential to the roots and micro-organisms in the soil. Conserved rain water...

Preparation of Jiwamrita and Ghan- Jivamrita for soil fertility management

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...

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...

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. ...

Saturday, 13 June 2015

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...

Monday, 16 February 2015

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...

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...