Kakrol Or Spine Gourd ,Cultivation ,Care, Use and its Surprising Health Benefits.

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Description:

Spiny Gourd or Kantola is a vegetable, also popular as Teasle Gourd. It is mostly cultivated in the mountain regions of India. Spiny Gourd is comes from “Cucurbitaceous”.  It has tiny spines all over its body. These are dark green in color and change color when get ripe from light green to yellow. Size of Spiny Gourd is normally 2-3 cm diameter. One cannot deny the health benefits of this vegetable.

Seed Sowing and Germination

Kantola does not need much effort, in a 20 liter pot you can grow 3-4 plants. The distance between plants needs to be approximately 4-5 inch, so that roots of all plants can spread well in all directions. For sowing the seeds it is a good idea to soak the seeds over night with warm water . Soaking seeds helps in faster germination, but is is not a compulsory step. Mark your spots where you’ll be sowing your seeds in the pot. Now make 3/4 inch to 1 inch holes in the soil using one of your fingers. Place the seeds on their side in the holes and them cover them loosely with the potting soil. Water the pot gently. Be careful not to disturb the soil. Check the moisture in the soil everyday. Don’t let the soil dry out any time. In about 3-5 days you should see happy seedlings looking out from the pots.
An optimum temp. of 27 to 33 ‘C is considered as the best temp for better development of Kantola plant.

Sowing Season

In India, Spine gourd or Kantola farming can be done in summer and also in monsoon. It is sown in the month of July to Aug.

Sowing and spacing

Sow seed 2 cm deep inside the prepared bed, 2-3 seeds per bed for better farming.
However, keep proper spacing to obtain a good result in any commercial crop. Row to Row distance about 2 m and Planting plant 60 to 70 cm apart from each other is supposed to be the best spacing for commercial spine gourd farming.

Irrigation for Spine Gourd Cultivation

Timely and proper irrigation in Kantola farming helps you to raise your production. After sowing of seed, give water immediately with  any diluted fungicide water.
But, give water as they need and is also vary from region to region and climate condition. In summer, frequent water is necessary and there is no need of water in monsoon. However, give water if required.

Organic fertilizers

Cow dung manure is  very  ideal. Apply it at land preparation time or at last plow.

Inorganic fertilizers

To achieve maximum yield, your soil should have sufficient nutrition and also have a good fertile power. However, in Kantola farming, application of N, P, K with a ratio of 120:80:80 kg per hectare before sowing seed or planting with the help of tubers on the field is considered as the best soil treatment.
But take care while application of it. Phosphorous and Potassium should be applied at the single time and apply nitrogen in two equal doses; half at a flowering time and the remaining at vining.

Weed Control in Spine Gourd Cultivation

Removal of weed in Spine gourd farming is should be done on the regular basis like at an interval of seven days.

Pest in Spine gourd Cultivation

Nematodes & fruit flies are the common pest that is found in the Kantola farming.

Health  Benefits:-

1. Spiny Gourd is great source of phytonutrients and low in calories. Spiny Gourd contains only 17 cal per 100g. It also contains other nutrients like dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins & anti-oxidant.

2.  One of the causes of cancer is presence of excess toxic free radicals in our body. Fresh dark green pods of spiny gourd are source of vitamin-C, which is itself known as the excellent natural antioxidant. Vitamin-C hunts down excess toxic free radicals from our body to reduce the chances of cancer.

3.  As we know this vegetable is high in phytonutrients, polypeptide-P, plant insulin and charantin that boost the glycogen synthesis in the cells of liver, muscle and adipose tissue.

4. If a pregnant mother include fresh green pods of Kantola in her meals during the pregnancy period, then it reduces the chance of neural tube defects as Kantola has about 72 mcg/100g of folates.

5. Spiny gourd also has different benefiting flavonoids such as beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthins that are known as protective scavengers against oxygen-derived free radicals and reactive oxygen species. All these compounds will help you to look younger by working as the anti-aging compound. It helps you to keep your skin healthy.

6. Coughing is the common problem that seen in the children and adults due to instant change in climate or due to virus and bacteria. If you are suffering due to coughing, then you can take 3 grams of powdered kantola thrice in a day with water to control the non-stop coughing.

7. It contains high amount of Vitamin A that is very necessary for better eyesight. You can also eat spiny gourd in their season to improve your eyesight.

8. Daily drinking of 10 g of spiny gourd power and 1 glass of milk or water can also decreases kidney stone of kidney and bladder.

JABUTICABA - Brazilian Grape, Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Surprising Health Benefits.

Description:

Jaboticaba is a sweet fruit that has the taste like grape. It is a purple coloured fruit, 3–4 cm in diameter, with one to four large seeds, have white, sweet, juicy pulp, closely resembling grapes and with a similar flavour. They are born directly on the main trunks and branches of the tree, which looks very distinctive and odd-looking. They do well in tropical and subtropical climates.

Sowing:

They should be sown into a well-drained, sandy compost at any time of the year, and covered thinly with sand and kept moist. Space the seeds 1/2 inch apart on the surface of the medium. Gently press them onto the medium to anchor them. Cover them with a 1/8-inch-thick layer of sand. Mist the sand liberally to settle it. Keep at between 15 and 25 degrees C. Seeds generally germinate within 4 to 6 weeks although they make take up to 6 months.

Plant Care:

The tree is a slow-growing evergreen that can reach a height of 15 meters if not pruned.
A slow growing tree, requires medium to high sun exposure and prefers moist, rich, lightly acidic soil. In general, feed the tree three times a year with a complete fertilizer. In an uncultivated state, the tree may flower and fruit only once or twice a year, but when continuously irrigated it flowers frequently, and fresh fruit can be available year round in tropical regions.

Mango Seeds Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Surprising Health Benefits.

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Growing Conditions:

Germination Time:

1.Collect rich soil and mix with sieved vermiculite with a handful of sand.
2.Take a well-drained container.
3.Sow the seeds on the container without covering .
4. Sprinkle water until soggy the seed.
5.USDA zone 10 to 14
6.It takes about 30 to 40 days to germinate.
7.Regular water, but do not leave them with until sprout.Because seeds require regular moisture to sprout.
8.Keep it Full bright area after germination but don't place in direct sunlight area.Once the plant starts to grow, give it as much light as possible, including moving it outside if possible.
9. A rich, peat-based potting soil with excellent drainage is beneficial.

Repotting:

Mango seeds are best sprouted at the beginning of the growing season. They will grow fairly fast throughout that first growing season.Avoid damage the baby mango plant don't try to report the seedling plant.Try to sow the seeds from beginning on small container or specific ground. Seedling Mango will grow quickly if the it placed on open vacant area fruits will bear within five to six years.

Mango is one of the most heavily bred plants in the world. The breeders and growers have created thousands of cultivars. Cultivars are bred for their fruit.

Mango trees are one of the easiest trees to start from a seed but need out side ground. Mature plants can easily reach 60 to 100 feet, depending on the species.The size and flavor of the fruit depends on the variety . Depending on climate, mango trees can grow 30 to 65 ft (9 to 20 m) tall and survive for 250 to 300 years.

Check your climate zone. Mango's are native to the hot, humid tropics of Asia and Oceana. Outside of that area, mango trees grow well in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 14 or above (minimum annual temperatures 45ºF/-15ºC or above). In cold areas, mango can grown in a big containers place indoors during freezing. weather.But maintain indoor is very difficult for mango plants.

Once planted, mango seeds usually sprout within 30 to 40 days, but it takes mango trees about one year to reach 3 to 4 feet tall. It takes 5 years for maturity. After planting grafted plant , it takes mango trees between two and four years to produce fruit. It takes three to six months to mature. Mature mango trees can reach heights and spreads of more than 40 feet, and some live for more than 300 years.

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.