Pumpkin Seeds Germination ,Growing ,Care Use and its Health Benefits

 Description:

Pumpkin is a very common vegetable. It is a seasonal plant. And it is a fast-growing vine that creeps along the surface in a similar fashion as that of other Cucurbitaceae family vegetables and fruits such as cucumber, squash and so on. Pumpkin is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, energy and other nutrients like water, carbohydrate, fat, protein and such other.


Health Benefits:

1. Pumpkin contains  potassium, antioxidant, beta carotene properties which is very helpful to our health grow.
2. As pumpkin contains huge quantity of water that makes you feel full for hours and keeps you hydrated. And thus it is low in calories and helps to loss weight for a perfect diet.
3. Pumpkin is very useful to remove optical problems  and therefore maintains the eye health.
4. Pumpkin pulp and seeds both are high in vitamin C and beta-carotene. These offer a boost to the immune system using a powerful combination of nutrients.
5. It helps to protect the heart from ailments. Also, a good intake of potassium is proven to reduce the risk of stroke. And the magnesium and fiber in it is essential to our heart health.
6. Pumpkin may helps to control the diabetes.
7. It reduces the risk of cancer.
8. The pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, and it raises testosterone levels. So it has the power to boost the male sexual health.
9. Pumpkin will also help reduce one of the more common symptoms of pregnancy which known as dreaded constipation.
10. Pumpkins are rich in tryptophan, they could also act as a sleep stimulants.
11. Pumpkin, mainly the seeds helps to reduce the inflammation.
12. Pumpkins are very helpful to women's health. It reduces the risk of bladder stones. And it is also helpful to the women who have menopause. 

Capsicum Seed Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Health Benefits.

 Capsicum is a vegetable which usually used as an ornamental fruit. It is an annual plant, however, be grown as perennials in tropical regions where temperatures remain between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit year round.


SPECIFICATION OF CAPSICUM

Plant Features:

Common name: Capsicum
Botanical Name: Capsicum annum
Other names: Sweet Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Paprika
Indian names: Shimla Mirch (Hindi)
Vegetable type: Fruit Vegetable
Varieties: Green, Red, Yellow, Purple, Orange, WhiteSeason: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 60 - 84 inches
Flower colour: white
Bloom Season: Summer through fall
Bloom Color: Yellow, red, green etc
Environment: Full sun
Foliage: densely branched
Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
Temperature: 75 - 80F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Width/Spacing: 20 to 30 cm
Depth: 1/4 inch

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination



GERMINATION GUIDE

Make sure you have a good place to grow your capsicums. They need a sunny place to grow with some air flow so they don’t succumb to fungal diseases. If you don’t have a lot of room you can plant them in large pots or along a wall as long as there is a breeze.

Use a flat seedling tray and its deep will be 5 centimetres. Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage.

Start with a pot or tray of good seedling mix from your garden centre (not ordinary garden soil from your backyard). 

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Take equal quantity of sand, soil and vermiculite. Then mix all the three ingredients into one container. 
Sprinkle diluted fungicide water (2gm in 1-litre water) after sowing the seeds.Plant your seeds in pots so it is easy to transplant them into their final place.

Tickle the top of the soil with your fingers, then sprinkle your seeds over the top and add a little more soil to cover. Give them a little water, just enough to keep the soil damp, but not too wet. When they are around 10-15cm tall.

Your capsicum seeds will not germinate until the temperature of the soil is right. They prefer a temperature of around 20 to 25°C before they will break dormancy, and they must not be planted outside until all chance of frost is over.

Make sure that the water must be mixed with diluted fungicide powder.It is very important to notice to follow that the seeds will not to go very deep inside the mixture by speeding water on the seed if it happens then the fertilization of the seeds become difficult.

Need to routine  check about the soil moist or not. If not, lightly moisten it with a water-filled spray. Expect germination within three to five days.

If you want to start them a few weeks before the expected date of your last frost you can plant the seeds in pots and place them inside on a warm, sunny windowsill, or you can buy an electric seed starting tray at any garden or hardware store.

Pests: 

The main pests that attack capsicums are aphids and whitefly. Aphids are little bugs that suck sap from the tips of the plant shoots and whitefly are tiny white bugs that fly around when you disturb your plants. Aphids can be controlled with pyrethrum spray or soapy water and whitefly can be caught on pieces of bright yellow card coated with a thin layer of petroleum jelly. They are both pests that can damage your capsicums and spread diseases.Or treat them using organic pesticides like Neem Oil. In areas with higher humidity levels, good plant spacing is essential to ensure air flow and help minimise the number of potential mould problems.

Harvest season:

Capsicum will be ready for harvest about 2 months from planting. Capsicum of hybrid varieties start green and then mature to their original colour. The great thing about capsicums is that they bear right through the season until they are killed by frosts. You can harvest the capsicums and chillis at any stage when they are green, or wait till they turn their ripe colour, which is usually red or yellow, at which time they will have a stronger flavour. Most varieties can be picked a little unripe and will still fully ripen on a windowsill.

Propagation:

Capsicum can be propagated by seeds from a healthy harvest. However, seeds for next season will not develop in hybrid varieties.Capsicum loves the sunny and warm exposure. It is a tropical plant but very much adaptable to temperate climates with moderate winter, when grown on the ground
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.

Cali Flower Germination

The Cauliflower is a challenging member of the cabbage family to grow. To grow first use water and feeding is the main secret for the young plants. Cauliflower prefers the cool season.

You will definitely get nothing unless you wait for the bright sunny day and clear weather.

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GERMINATION GUIDE

Use a flat seedling tray and its deep will be 10 centimetres, and fill seedling media within 3/4  of the rim with a sterile potting soil or sieved vermiculite. 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.

Sow seeds on the soil surface apart 2 in. Press on the seeds lightly with your fingers so they are in full contact with the soil, but don't cover them with soil because they require light to germinate.Cauliflower needs the cool-weather starting seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date. Cauliflower need plenty of light as seedlings to prevent them from growing spindly

Variety is important. Many cauliflower varieties have long curled leaves that grow close to the head providing adequate shade. A large white cauliflower with tight white curds is the beauty of producing for much satisfaction.To maintain the pure white colour Cauliflower heads make a shad to protect from the sun.

Transplant Quick the Cali flower plant  outdoors or in a new pot when they are about 4 weeks old and about 4 to 6 inches tall with minimum root disturbance. It will be  better to transplant at evening.To ensure to get good contact with the soil you need to push the soil in around the roots firmly with your fingers.  Plant at them 18 to 24 inches apart on the ready ground with Uniformly. Cauliflower plants should be planted 24 inches between plants and 24 inches between rows.  The size of the head depends the distance so try to stick to the recommended distance. The closer you plant, the smaller the head.

Cauliflower Health Benefits

1.Cauliflower is low in fat, low in carbohydrates but high in dietary fibre, Folate, water and vitamin C, bringing about a high nutritional density.

2.Cauliflower contains Sulfonamides which is a sulphur compound that is known for killing cancerous cells

3.Cauliflower is rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, Vitamin K, protein, Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, magnesium, phosphorous, fibre, Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic acid, and manganese

4.Cauliflower is a great source of Colline which increases the development of the brain.

Diseases:

Cauliflower is susceptible to the same pests and diseases as other members of the cabbage family. To reduce the risks, avoid planting cabbage relatives in the same spot 2 years in a row.

Beet Root

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris)
Beet Root Crimson


Beetroot is a great vegetable, easy to grow and is one of the top 10 vegetables grown in the home garden.

Planting information: 

Prepare the garden soil with compost and organic matter to enrich it. Beetroot likes neutral soil without too much lime or acid (pH 6.5-7.0). The soil should be soft and have less clay or less sand.

Choose a spot that gets full sunlight because beet need temperature around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Soak the seeds in warm water overnight. Sow the seeds about 1/2 inch deep and 2 to 3 inches apart.

Water the seeds well, they will germinate after 3 to 5 days if they're kept constantly moist.

Beet roots develop best when they have plenty of potassium. Use fertilizer in growing season high in potassium.

They're ready to be harvested when they are 1 to 3 inches in diameter. Pull the beets gently from the soil or dig them out.

Cucumber

SPECIFICATION CUCUMBER

Common Name - Cucumber
Botanical Name - Cucumis sativus
How to Grow -  Direct Sow
Seed Spacing  - 12 inches apart
Row Spacing - 48-60 inches apart
Days to Germination - 7-14
Days to Harvest - 53-60
Ways to Grow Trellises
Zones - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10


Timing

Cucumbers need very warm soil to germinate. If direct sowing on the coast, wait until early to mid-June. If the weather turns cool and wet after that, just re-sow. Or start transplants indoors in individual peat or coir pots 3-4 weeks before transplanting out into warm soil. If starting indoors, use bottom heat. Transplant when the plants develop their third true leaf. If the plants are too big, they may experience transplant shock. Optimal soil temperature for germination (and transplanting): 15-30°C (60-85°F).


Starting

Sow 3-4 seeds 2cm (1") deep in each spot you want a plant to grow. Thin to the strongest seedling. Space plants 23cm (9") apart in rows 90cm (36") apart.


Growing

Ideal pH: 6.0-6.8. Choose a warm, well-drained soil. Raised beds work well. Add dolomite lime and compost or well-rotted manure to the bed and ½-1 cup of complete organic fertilizer mixed into the soil beneath each transplant. Cucumbers are vigorous and need lots of nutrition and water. Use plastic mulch, plant under floating row cover or cloches - anything to warm things up. Once the weather warms up, keep soil evenly moist. When plants begin to flower, remove covers so bees can access the flowers to pollinate. Fruit that is not fully pollinated will be very small and shrivelled and should be removed from the plant. Most varieties should produce fruits until the weather begins to cool down. Keep plants well picked for better production. Try to water the soil only, keeping the leaves as dry as possible.

Almost all cucumbers benefit from being trained onto a trellis of some kind. Some vines can reach 7 or 8 feet in length, so growing them upward onto a trellis makes good use of garden space. Fruits that grow hanging into space tend to be straighter than those that form on the ground.


Harvest

For a continuous harvest, make successive plantings every 2 to 3 weeks until about 3 months before first fall frost date. You must keep picking the cucumbers regularly because if they get too big, the plant will stop producing fruit. About 1 month before the first frost, start pinching off new flowers so plants channel energy into ripening existing fruit.


Diseases & Pests

Several diseases attack cucumbers, but problems with this plant are mostly caused by cultural practices that stress the plants. Make sure you keep the garden clean and tidy, remove diseased material and do not compost unless you're able to get a hot compost pile going. You must also avoid overwatering and directly spraying water on to the leaves. Plant in a well-drained site and use long crop rotations. Whenever possible, use disease resistant varieties.

If plants get off to a good start, few pests will bother them. If pests are present, young plants are best protected with floating row covers that are removed when flowering starts. Aphids, cutworms and thrips can be a problem. The cucumber beetle causes problems only east of the Rockies.

Sometimes fruit begins to rot on the vine. This is caused by a fungus during periods of high humidity. Pick these fruit off. The situation will improve as the weather improves.
Powdery Mildew - An airborne fungal disease that causes white spots on the leaves at the end of the season. Several home-sprays are said to be somewhat effective. Spray any of the following at 7-10 day intervals. 1tsp baking soda and 1 quart of water with a squirt of dish soap, or 1 part milk to 9 parts of water. You can add a little Kelpman to the mix. Resistant varieties get the mildew just a few days later than the other varieties.
Various wilts cause the vines to wilt and die. Controls are strict sanitation in the garden and greenhouse. Avoid over-watering, plant in well-drained soil, use long rotations, and use disease-resistant varieties when available.

Red spinach

Amaranthus or cheera is one of the easier crops to grow in the garden. This plant is available in many varieties,we normally use red and green amaranth. The nutrient rich plant is very easy to grow and harvest, and can be a gardener's best friend without much effort.

Seeds of this crop are very small. The seed is sown in flat beds after mixing those with fine soil for well distribution. Ants can be a problem here as they feed on the seeds. To prevent this, always layer the seeds with a little soil (the seeds shouldn't be sown deep into soil). seeds will sprout in 3-5 days. Use compost as the growing medium. Fed with proper nutrients, water and sunlight, amaranthus will give you a bumper harvest. Normally the leaves can be harvested within 20-30 days. Amaranthus require bright sunlight for growth.Daily watering is also very important to keep the soil moist.

Health benefits of amaranth:
Like all greens, amaranth is enriched with nutrients and vitamins, especially Vitamin A. It is good for eye sight and is recommended by doctors as a dietary inclusion. The leaves are also a rich source of iron and fiber.

How to germinate cucumber seeds

Description
We can assure you that all our seeds are fresh. We try to provide the highest quality for the lowest price.These seeds are compact vines that get only 2' long. White-spined fruits have classic pickle look, deep green with paler stripes. Up to 4 1/2" long, 1 1/2" across at maturity but use them at any size. High productive and too much tolerant to powdery mildew and the common  Cucumber mosaic virus.


Sowing instruction.


After digging and mixing organic fertilizer like neam cake and mastered oil cake powder mix with the soil.Now, wait for three days to warm up the soil before planting. Create few holes keeping the distance with 10 inches.Sow 4 to 5 seeds and cover with soil the seeds in each hole.Water a  little as the soil need to moist.And wait for 4 days, for sprout the seeds. Cover with green long leaves like coconut leaves to create heat and protect after sowing seeds from insects like ant and birds. Cucumber is not hard to grow if you provide good soil, plenty of moisture and full sun.Direct-sow seeds in a sunny spot after all danger of frost are passed or start indoors and transplant when the first true leaf appears.

How to Start Vegetable Seeds Indoors

Vegetable seeds indoor

GERMINATION

Make sure your containers have drainage holes. You can use recycled pots -- yoghurt containers, for example, but be sure to poke holes in the bottom. Plastic six-packs and flats are good choices and can be reused year after year. Biodegradable pots are fine, too.



Plant seeds at the proper depth. Check the seed packet for planting depth. You don't need to measure, but if it says "1/4" don't plant the seed an inch deep. The rule of thumb is to plant the seed two to three times as deep as it is wide. Tiny seeds should be barely covered by soil mix, while large seeds like beans should be sown about an inch deep. Sow seeds too deeply and they won't have enough stored energy to make it to the surface. Plant extra seeds because it's likely not all of them will germinate; you'll thin out the extra ones later.



Keep seed-starting mix moist. Seedling roots need both air and water. Strive to keep the mix moist but not saturated with water -- think of it as a damp sponge that contains both water and air.



After sowing set the containers in a warm location. On top of the refrigerator or near a radiator are usually good spots. Check pots every day.



As soon as seedlings emerge, place pots in a bright location. A sunny window will do but supplemental fluorescent lights will give you the best results. Suspend the lights just an inch or two over the tops of the plants.


Cool room temperature is best. You'll get sturdier, stockier seedlings at temperatures in the high 60s. At higher temperatures, seedlings may get leggy.


Begin fertilizing weekly. Use a half-strength fertilizer once the seedling has one or two sets of leaves. Organic fertilizers are a good choice since they provide a range of nutrients, including micronutrients.

Once seedlings have two sets of leaves, it's time to thin. You want one seedling per pot, so choose the healthiest, strongest-looking seedling and snip off other seedlings at the soil line and discard them.

Use a Seeding tray -Put seeding mix then put one seed in every Cavity about 5mm deep (not too deep and not too shallow) - Cover it with seeding mix- place the seedling tray in a semi shaded place.

   
It is best to use by mixing 2gms of fungicide in 10-litre water and spray it on the soil before sowing seeds. Or use in any plant at first time when you place in soil or repot.


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

WARNING

 Do not sow seeds on Rainy day or in a cloudy weather

 You will definitely end up with nothing, wait for the bright Sunny day and clear weather

 Please check forecast before sowing the seeds on the following website :

Most important: Avoid rainy day or a cloudy weather.

You will definitely get nothing; wait for the bright sunny day and clear weather.

Please check the forecast before sowing the seeds on the following website:

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/weather?wealocations=wc:inxx0038

1.       Select your Area.

2.       Check the local weather. It will let you know whether forecast for about 7 days of your city.

If you got problems with rats then take care of them because they will dig and eat seeds and you will never know what happened or they will cut and eat your seedlings in early stages.

This guide applies to all kind of fruits, vegetables and flower seeds (excluding Exotic Fruit Variety). For best germination, you have to place your seeds in the refrigerator for about 40 to 50 days. This will destroy all unnecessary microorganisms. After this, start germination process ending the Dormancy period.

r Purple Climbing Rose seed germination and care

SPECIFICATION OF PURPLE ROSE
Height: 7-12 feet
Germination time: Around 40 Days
Blooming Season: Early, Mid & Late Summer
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade, Partial and Full Sun
Description: Climbing roses are a popular plant for vertical gardens. Interestingly, botanists do not consider them true climbing plants like vines because they don’t grow their own support structures to hold onto a surface. Therefore, they need a helping hand and a vertical space to attach to and grow on.

GERMINATION GUIDE

Rose germination using sulfuric acid

1. Place the seeds in a damp material. Rose seeds typically won't sprout unless they are kept in cold, wet conditions, mimicking a winter environment. Place the seeds between two layers of lightly dampened paper towels, or in a container of dampened salt-free river sand, peat moss, or vermiculite.

2.Soak the seeds in diluted Sulphuric Acid: A mixture of water and sulfuric acid may reduce surface thickness on the seeds. Stir (10 ml) sulfuric acid into 1 cup (240 ml) water.[2] Keep the rose seeds in this solution for at least half an hour.

Use a strainer and wash it plain water.Use seeds for sowing or can it for a week.
A light dusting of anti-fungal powder use on plants for more affect.It will remove the fungus.

3.Leave the seeds in the fridge for several weeks. Put the seeds and moist material in a plastic bag or seedling tray in a plastic bag or seedling trays, and keep them in a cold area of a refrigerator, such as an otherwise empty crisper drawer.
Do not keep them in the same area of the refrigerator as fruit or vegetables, which can release chemicals that prevent the seeds from developing

4..Keep the seed medium slightly damp. Check at least once or twice a week to see whether a sprout has emerged from the seed casing. Add a few drops of water to each paper towel whenever they begin to dry out. Depending on the rose variety and individual seeds, the seeds could take anywhere from four to sixteen weeks to germinate. Often, 70% or more of the seeds never sprout at all.

· After sprout:...

1.Fill a container with sterile seed starting mix. Small seedling starting trays make it easy to care for many seeds at once. Alternatively, use plastic drinking cups with a hole punched in the bottom, to make root growth easier to view.
Regular soil is not recommended, as it may not drain well enough and cause the seedlings to rot.

2.Plant the seeds. Some store-bought seeds can be planted immediately. If you germinated your own seeds as described above, plant them as soon as they begin to sprout. Plant with the sprout pointed downward, as this is the root. Lightly cover them with soil, about 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep. Space seeds at least 2 inches (5 cm) apart to minimize competition.
Sprouted seeds should emerge as seedlings within a week. Store-bought seeds that do not require home stratification may take several weeks. Seeds that have not been stratified, using the germination process above, may take two or three years to emerge.

3.Keep the seedlings in warm, moist soil. Keep the soil damp, but not soggy. A temperature between 60 and 70ºF is(16–21ºC) is ideal for most rose varieties. The seedlings typically thrive on six hours of sun or more each day, but you may wish to research the parent rose's variety to get a better idea of what your roses prefer.

4.Learn when it's safe to transplant seedlings. The first two leaves visible are usually "cotyledons," or seed leaves. Once the seedling grows several "true leaves," with a more typical rose leaf appearance, it is more likely to survive transplanting. Transplanting is also easiest in winter or early spring, not during the height of the growing season.

CARE FOR YOUR ROSES
 Once the transplanted seedling is looking healthy again, you can start watering it as normal. Fertilizing a few times during the warm growing season may help your plant grow and bloom if you follow the fertilizer instructions, but keep in mind that some varieties of rose will not bloom at all during their first year of life.



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

Sesbania Grandiflora Seeds Germination & Benifits

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DESCRIPTION

Sesbania grandiflora is a loosely branching tree up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are pinnately compound up to 30 cm long with 20-50 leaflets in pairs, dimensions 12-44 x 5-15 mm, oblong to elliptical in shape. Flowers are large, white, yellowish, rose pink or red with a calyx 15-22 mm long. The standard has dimensions up to 10.5 x 6 cm. Pods are long (20-60 cm) and thin (6-9 mm) with broad sutures containing 15-50 seeds.

ENVIRONMENT ADAPTATION

It is well adapted to hot, humid environments and does not grow well in the subtropics particularly in areas with cool season minimum temperatures below about 10°C.

It is outstanding in its ability to tolerate waterlogging and is ideally suited to seasonally waterlogged or flooded environments. When flooded, they initiate floating adventitious roots and protect their stems, roots and nodules with spongy, aerenchyma tissue. Evans and Macklin (1990) report that S. grandiflora is adapted to rainfall conditions of 2,000-4,000 mm but will grow in areas receiving only 800 mm.

Another outstanding feature is its tolerance of both saline and alkaline soil conditions (Hansen and Munns 1985). However, its tolerance of highly acid, aluminium saturated soils is not known.

CULTIVATION

It is usually established from seed. Sesbania grandiflora is not hard-seeded and usually germinates well without scarification. It has specific rhizobial affinities so Domergues et al (1999) recommend inoculation with the appropriate strain of Sinorhizobium saheli if native rhizobial populations are inadequate. One of the major advantages of perennial Sesbania species over other forage trees and shrubs is their rapid early growth rates.

GERMINATION

Step 1:
Fill a pot with water that equals five times the seed volume and brings it to a boil on a stove. Check the temperature of the water with a cooking thermometer, and when it reaches 176 degrees Fahrenheit, remove the pot from the stove.

Step 2:
Place the monkey pod tree seeds in the hot water and stir them for up to two minutes with a spoon before draining the liquid.

Step 3: 
Fill a bowl with lukewarm water that's between 86 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit and soak the seeds in it for 24 hours. This pre-treatment is called scarification and alters the hard seed coat, which increases the chances of uniform germination.

Step 4: 
Fill a pot with the moist seed-starting mix up to 1 inch from the top, place the seed on top of the surface and cover it with a 1/2-inch layer of the mix. Tamp down lightly and moisten the surface with a water-filled spray bottle to avoid washing away the seed.

Step 5:
Cover tightly plastic polythene wrap over the pot to promote soil moisture retention and place it in a dimly lit area of the house. Lift the plastic daily to check that the soil is moist. If not, lightly moisten it with a water-filled spray bottle before replacing the plastic. Expect germination within three to five days.

Step 6: 
Remove the plastic as soon as the seedlings emerge, and gradually move the pot to a brighter area over a two-week period so that at the end of that time they're acclimated to being in full sunlight.

Step 7: 
Transplant the seedlings outside to an area with full sun and well-draining soil after three to five months, when the seedlings are about 8 to 12 inches tall.


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