Banana Plants Growing ,Care and its Health Benefits

Description:


Banana is an edible fruit, variable in size, color, and firmness, but is usually elongated and curved, with soft flesh rich in starch covered with a rind, which may be green, yellow, red, purple, or brown when ripe. The fruits grow in clusters hanging from the top of the plant. Almost all modern edible parthenocarpic(seedless) bananas come from two wild species – Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana. Bananas which are Creamy, rich, and sweet, a favorite food for everyone from infants to elders. Banana contains Nutrition like Energy, Carbohydrates, Sugars, Dietary fiber Protein and

Vitamins -Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid (B5), Vitamin B6, Folate (B9), Choline, Vitamin C

Minerals - Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc

Other constituents - Water 74.91 g



Health Benefits:


1. Banana is the best sources of potassium, an essential mineral for maintaining normal blood pressure, heart health and bone strength. One banana contains 450 mg of potassium and contributes to the prevention of hypertension, atherosclerosis and building our bones. Bananas also reduce the risk of stroke.

2. Bananas are low in sodium, and contain one mg per unit. Reduction in sodium consumption is important in preventing high blood pressure, heart disease and blood vessels and loss of calcium from the bones.

3. Bananas contain pre-biotic fiber that contributes to the digestive system. This helps to prevent diarrhea resulting from infection in the intestine, strengthen the immune system, protect against colon cancer etc. Pre-biotic fibers also contribute to increased mineral absorption from the intestine, reducing cholesterol absorption and balance sugar levels.

4. Bananas help protect against kidney cancer.

5. Bananas contain substances that help operate the cells that make up the lining of the stomach, and thus they form the protective mucous barrier against acidity. Other compounds in bananas called protease inhibitors, help destroy bacteria that causes stomach ulcers.

6. The high potassium content of bananas helps improve the health condition after consuming much alcohol, and helps prevent the feeling of a hangover.

7. Banana contains tryptophan, an amino acid that makes serotonin, an active ingredient in the nervous system. Among other functions, it regulates sleep and appetite and aids in creating a sense of relaxation.

Grapefruit (Malta) Growing , Care Use and its Health Benefits

Grapefruit is a large orange-like fruit that belongs to the Rutaceae family, in the genus, Citrus. Other members of the genus include oranges, lemon, limes, pomelos, and mandarins (tangerines). The tart, bitter tang of grapefruit is a taste of sunshine in the mouth.

Grapefruit is full of rich vitamins and nutrients; a super-food. Grapefruit juice ranks as one of the highest ranking juices in antioxidants, molecules which are known for their cancer-fighting properties. Antioxidants combat free radicals, harmful substances that cause damage to cells in the body and are ultimately responsible for disease.

Cancer Prevention

Grapefruits are packed with Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that acts as a scavenger of cancer-causing free radicals. An antioxidant compound, called naringenin, is also found in grapefruit. Naringenin stimulates DNA repair in prostate cancer cells and protects the body from developing cancer.

Lower Cholesterol Levels

Grapefruit contains a lot of soluble fiber pectin which has been shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels.

Prevent Stroke

Eating citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit may lower ischemic stroke risk for women.

Strengthens Immune System

Grapefruit is packed with flavonoids, a natural chemical compounds that have been found to strengthen immune system. They also have a good amount of vitamin C, which provides protection against immune system deficiencies.

Helps in Losing Weight

Grapefruit can boost the metabolism and thus help in losing weight.

Reduces Kidney Stones Risk

Grapefruit juice can reduce the risk of calcium oxalate kidney stones.

Prevents Arthritis

Grapefruit can prevent arthritis as it contains salicylic acid that helps break down the body’s inorganic calcium, which may lead to arthritis.

Fights Gum Disease

Eating grapefruit could also help fight gum disease.

Aid Digestion

As grapefruit contains a dietary fiber called pectin, it can also help to prevent constipation and promotes better digestion.

Falsa Berry Seeds Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Health Benefits.

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Phalsa is a fast-growing tropical and subtropical plant native to India and Southeast Asia, red to purple when fully ripe. The size of a blueberry is small . Phalsa berries have a pleasant, sweet flavour. It usually starts bearing in mid-summer and harvested daily. The plant tends to have a sprawling habit and reaches about 12-18 feet tall when planted in the ground.The fruits are borne in clusters and turn from light green to purple in colour at maturity and may turn black at ripening on the bushes.


Falsa Berry is delicious fruit. It is also known as black Berry etc. in different parts of India. It is widely cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical climates. The best time to plant a Falsa Berry tree is in the summer when it's warm, as they like lots of sunshine.The ripe fruits are 5-12 mm in diameter.

Steps To Sow Falsa Berry Seeds:

Use a seedling well-drained tray or direct ground.

1. After collecting the seeds, soak them in fungicide water overnight.

2. Sow the seeds on soggy soil 2cm deep and 10cm apart.

3.After sowing the seeds cover the seeds with a mixture of sand and sieved vermiculite.

4. The temperature should vary between 18-30 degree Celsius.

5. Water the soil frequently to keep it moist.

6. Within 20-30 days the seed will sprout.Each bold seeds produce two plants. If possible apart from them.

Although the seed is open pollinated, no changes of the plant and fruits.

Climate and Soil:

It prefers hot and dry environment during fruiting because it is tropical and subtropical fruits. In winter it goes dormant with falling their all the leaves.
Health Benefits:

Phalsa is considered to be antioxidant in nature due to its coloured fruit and juice. Whole fruit is eaten along with the seeds. The mildly acidic fruits are rich in Vitamin A, C and minerals. Fruit contains 55 percent juice with 11-12% TSS and 3% acidity. It is rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and vitamin C.

Origin:

Phalsa has been mentioned in our Vedic books and is native to India.

Jamun or Indian Black Plum Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Surprising Health Benefits.

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Jamun is a luscious, juicy, delicious and tangy fruit. It is also known as black plum, Indian black cherry, Ram jamun etc. in different parts of India. It is widely cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical climates.

Jamun or black plum is a popular indigenous fruit Of India. As the tree has originated in India and now it has spread to other tropical regions in Asia.It has got a very valuable place in Ayurvedic medicines. It is believed to be a boon for diabetic patients.

 

Health Benefits:

It has many health and medicinal benefits due to a high amount of iron.
The juice of the fruit is diaphoretic, antidiabetic and useful in stomach disorders.
Drinking fresh Jamun juice helps in reducing cough and asthma and also treating piles.
Its juice enhances your immune system and protects you from cold and acts as anti-ageing agent.
Dried seeds of jamun are powdered and given to diabetic patients.
Extract of the juice is given with a little salt to patients suffering from jaundice. It is given every alternate day.

 

To Sow Jamun Seeds:

• It is recommended sow direct on soil  or seedling tray with full of good soil.

• Sow the seeds horizontally on soggy soil. Do not cover the seeds with.

• The temperature should vary between 18-30 degree Celsius. USDA zone 11 to 14

• Water the soil frequently for keep moist until plants emerge.

• Within 30-40 days the seed will sprout.

 

Growing Conditions:

Light:

Jamun thrive in full sun, but be aware that plants need to be acclimated. Young plants that are not used to full sun will suffer from sudden exposure to bright light, but once acclimated, they will definitely perform better.

Water:

They prefer ample and regular water throughout the year.

Soil:

Clay, Lumy soil

Fruits Bearing Times:

Black Plum during the month of June, July and August In India.