Saccharum spontaneum/Wild sugarcane/Kans grass

Description:

It is a perennial grass, growing up to three meters in height, often with aggressive rhizomes. It grows in tropical and sub-tropical areas. The swamps, saline swamps, river banks, deserts, jungles, and the low slopes of the Himalayas are the best place for kans grass. It produces narrow, flat leaves and stems which are culm and erect. The flower occurs in the season of Autumn or mainly after rain. Kans flower disposes in large, silky-white, much and densely branched panicles, with spreading fragile branches and spikes. Its caryopses are dispersed by wind.


Use and Benefits:

1. It has been used in the breeding of sugarcane, as it provides vigour, hardiness and resistance to many major diseases.

2. Plants are used for hedging or screening, thus it contains ornamental values.

3. It is also used for decoration, thatching, making ropes and as fodder.

4. It controls and prevents soil erosion by its extensive rhizome roots which makes it a very efficient binder of soils.

5. In form it is highly variable.

6. It may helps in kidney's problem and blood impurity.

7. It may also be use for good fodder for goats and camels.

8. The white flower against the green, gives pleasant to our eyes and therefore it also a happy reminder of the festive season.

Lemon Grass : Plant Description, Germination & Uses

                                         

                                  Lemon Grass

A perennial-type grass with long, thin, flat greenish-grey tinged reeds, . Native to Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family. Some species, are commonly cultivated as culinary and medicinal herbs because of their scent, resembling that of lemons. It grows to about 2 m (6.6 ft) and have magenta-colored base stems.


Botanical name: Cymbopogon Citratus

Family: Poaceae

Life cycle: Perennial

Plant height : 6.6 ft

Leaf Colour: Green

Temperature: 20-30°C

Light: Full sun/ half sun

Soil: Loamy soil

Climate : Tropical, subtropical

Advantage: Easy to grow, evergreen, fragrant


Germination

Lemon grass will germinate within a week or two, and if our experience is typical, the seed has a high germination rate. Keep the seeds moist and in a warm spot until they germinate. Transplant them to a pot when they’re about six inches tall, spacing them about 2-3 inches apart, and making sure they’ll have plenty of space for good root growth.

Do not over water newly transplanted plant. Do not let it sit in wet soil. Once active top growth is evident, weekly deep waterings will encourage good root growth without allowing the roots to dry out.

Uses

• Lemongrass is widely used as a culinary herb in Asian cuisines and also as medicinal herb in India. 
• It has a citrus flavor and can be dried and powdered, or used fresh. It is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. 
• It is also suitable for use with poultry, fish, beef, and seafood.emongrass oil is used as a pesticide and a preservative. 
• Research shows that lemongrass oil has antifungal properties. Despite its ability to repel some insects, such as mosquitoes.

How to make Lawn Grass or Carpet Grass

Seeding your lawn is an economical and satisfying way to introduce healthy turf to your yard. In order to enjoy successful lawn establishment and a yard full of lush, inviting green grass, follow these eight steps:
1. Choose the right time of year: Early fall is the ideal time to plant grass seed because the ground is still warm to hasten germination. And the days are cool and sometimes rainy ensuring the seeds are moist. In early fall there is sufficient sunlight to allow new grass to thrive. this helps the grass to establish before winter.

2. Prepare the site: Grading of the site before planting is important as it will help in water retention and allow easy mowing. Choose steep slopes and make sure the area is level to avoid diseases.

3. Prepare the soil: It's important that your soil is loamy.

4. Plant the Seed: Rake the soil surface smooth and then sow the seed evenly.  Again use a rake to lightly work it into the soil at a depth of about 1/4 inch. Don't bury the seeds any deeper, as they require adequate light to germinate quickly.

5. Water: Water once a day with a light spray to keep the seeds moist. Sometimes skip watering for 1-2 days and water the next day. Once the seeds germinate and the seedlings begin to grow, water them regularly to keep them moist.

6. Inspect establishment: It will take two months for the grass to establish. At this time, start heavy watering regularly.

7. Mow and Maintain: Once the grass reaches three inches high, mow off one inch.

Tall Fescue or Barmuda Grass Plantation And Maintenance

Tall Fescue is a winter grass that remains green and grows best in moist environments. It is drought tolerant and can adapt a wide range of soils except for clay soil which is high in organic matter.

Culture & Planting:

A well-prepared seedbed is essential to well-drained soil and abundant afternoon shade. Steps should be taken before planting to eliminate undesirable grasses. Early fall is the perfect time to establish tall fescue from either seed or sod. Although tall fescue tolerates low fertility particularly nitrogen.

Watering:

Proper watering is very important for its survival. Apply enough water to wet the soil to a depth of 3 to 4 inches. Now allow the water to percolate into the soil. Repeat this cycle until the soil is sufficiently moistened. Tall fescue requires frequent watering during summer months when there is inadequate rainfall.

Pests:

Tall fescue is fairly tolerant to most turfgrass diseases. However, brown patch can be a problem during rainy season. Once the disease is properly identified, treat the lawn with a fungicide.

Over seeding: 

Many tall fescue lawns become thin after summer. So mow the lawn to a height of 2 inches before broadcasting seed. Apply seeds and fertilize. These steps are usually adequate to rejuvenate the lawn. After seeding, keep the soil moist for 2 to 3 weeks.

Nigella plant Germination ,Growing ,Care, and Uses.

 

Nigella is a colourful annual flower. It has many different colours like 
 pale blue, white, pink etc.

SPECIFICATION OF NIGELLA


Difficulty Easy
Exposure: Full sun
Season: Half hardy annual.
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 8 to 20 inches (20 to 50 cm).
Bloom Season: Summer through fall
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Sowing Temperature: 20--25C
Growing Temperature: 18--35C
Grow up / Flower days : 80days
Spacing:15×15cm
Colour of Flower: Light blue
Depth: 1/4 inch
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 20-30cm (8-12″).
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil.
Optimal soil temperature for germination: 18-21°C (65-70°F). Seeds should sprout in 8-15 days.


 GERMINATION GUIDE :

Step 1

Use a flat seedling tray and its deep will be 10 centimetres, and fill seedling mediator within 3/4  of the rim with a sterile potting soil or sieved vermicompost. Fill the tray with diluted fungicide water (2gm in 1-litre water). Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage. And  Allow the soil in the flat to absorb the water through the bottom drainage holes until the soil surface becomes moist.

 Step 2

Sow the seeds in prepared beds and gently press them into the surface. Keep moist until the seeds germinate. Because of their lacy foliage, nigella seedlings are easy to recognize among weeds. Nigella usually grows better from direct-sown seeds than from transplanted seedlings.Keep the distance 11" with the other plants.Try to sow seeds two or three times from late spring to early summer, because they stay  only few weeks. Flower colours include white, blue, pink and purple.

Step 3
Moist again with diluted fungicide water ensure the soil surface it's evenly moist. Cover tightly plastic polythene wrap over the pot to promote soil moisture retention and place it in a 60 to 70 degree Fahrenheit location or in an artificial area of the house that receives indirect light to germinate if it planted in a seedling pot. Lift the plastic after two days  to check that the soil is moist or not. If not, lightly moisten it with a water-filled spray bottle before replacing the plastic.


Step 4
 
The Nigella usually sprout within14 to 21 days.Remove the plastic as soon as the seedlings emerge, and gradually move the pot to a brighter area with six to eight hours of daily sunlight for a two-week period so that at the end of that time they're acclimated to being in full sunlight. Water the seedlings when the soil surface feels dry.

 Step 5

Transplant the Nigella outdoors or in a new pot when they are about 4 weeks old and about 4 to 6 inches tall. Plant at them 6 to 8 inches apart on the ready ground with same depth were they growing at previously.




GERMINATION CARE
After the seedlings germinate, they can relocate to a sunny south- or west-facing window. The soil is kept moist at all times, but not allowed to get soggy. Once the seedlings have three true leaves, they are fed every two weeks with a liquid houseplant fertilizer. Pinching out the growth tips isn't necessary.




IMPORTANT WATERING USE: Use watering can for watering. By moving the water stream constantly waves the can. Do not let the water to flood area. Or use sprayer to spray the water like mist