Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Spider Flower Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Benefits.


The Spider plant is an annual flower.It is known both for its flower shape and its large size.The original name of spider is Cleome.Hot temperature is good for this plant, it requires 70 degrees. Spider seed is very easy to grow and it can be grown in anywhere.

SPECIFICATION OF SPIDER

Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 36 - 42 inches
Bloom Season: Summer and fall
Bloom Color: Violet
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.5
Temperature: 68F
Average Germ Time: 10 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover
Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 18 inches
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 liter 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 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.We have to care about putting the seed because seeds will not go deep into the mixture.  and set the flat inside.

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. 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 Spider usually sprout within 10 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 Spider outdoors or in a new pot when they are about 8 weeks old and about 4 to 6 inches tall. Plant at them 8 to 14 inches apart on the ready ground with same depth were they growing at previously.



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



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.

CLIMATE:

Spider flower can be grown in hardiness zone 6-10, although in zone 6 they’re likely to die back to the ground in winter.

LIGHT:

Spider flower best in full sun (at least six hours per day).

SOIL:

Spider do well in most any kind of soil, as long as it’s well-drained. The ideal soil pH is neutral to slightly acidic.















Night Jasmine Flower Seeds Germination ,Growing , And Care.


Night Jasmine flower is known for it's beautifully fragrant and its beautiful glossy foliage. Jasmines can easily grow both outdoors and indoors.It will be grown 6-8 feet if it can place properly. Jasmines are especially bloomed at night and with the nice fragment.

SPECIFICATION OF JASMINE

It is perennial
Season: Annual

Bloom Season: From Winter  to Summer
Bloom Color: White
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
Temperature: 75 - 80F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Depth: 1/4 inch

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 8 - 12 Feet

Sow Outdoors: Surface. Following the last frost. Spacing 4 to 24 inches (10 to 60 cm).

Sow Indoors: Mix seeds in a growing medium, place in a freezer bag, keep moist, then stratify by refrigeration for two to three weeks. Use peat pots. Germination time: one to three weeks in the light. Temperature 75°F (24°C). Seven or eight weeks in advance. Transplant outdoors in the last month of spring.


GERMINATION GUIDE

Most important: Avoid Rainy day or a cloudy weather for sowing the seeds.
You will definitely get nothing, wait for the bright sunny day and clear weather.


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.

As the seeds are perfect in size then you can put the seeds over it by 1/3 after that cover the seeds with seedling mix only about 1 cm (one centimetre). Thereafter spread the Jasmine seeds on the mixture. If your seeds are so tiny then you can spread water very lightly and carefully on the seed.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 have become difficult.


 Take equal quantity of sand, soil and vermicompost. Then mix all the three ingredients into one container. 
Sprinkle diluted fungicide water (2gm in 1-litre water) after sowing the seeds.We have to care about putting the seed because seeds will not go deep into the mixture.



 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.


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.


Minimum warm, above 60ºF (15.5ºC), is needed inside the container and it should be placed in the sunny area.After that, the whole thing should be covered with a poly bag and after 21 days later the plastic can be removed.

LOCATION AND SOIL
Jasmine 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.

For growing Jasmine in pots choose a quality potting mix or make your own substrate using equal parts compost, sand, and soil.











Monday, 23 January 2017

Snapdragon Flower Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Benefits.


Snapdragon plants are perennial native plant and it has sweet fragrant. Snapdragon can be started from seed.It can be placed before the last frost of the year.It is an annual plant.
Snapdragon plants are easy to grow. Most varieties are early summer bloomers. Grows 1 1/2' to 3' tall. Snapdragons are excellent in beds, edgings, and containers. They are popular cut flowers for bouquets and vases. Snapdragons attract hummingbirds.


SPECIFICATION OF SNAPDRAGON (Antirrhinum Majus) FLOWER

Sunlight: Full sun
Maturity: 80-100 days from seed to flower
Height: 12 to 36 inches
Spacing: 6 to 18 inches apart in all directions
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Bloom Season: winter
Bloom Color: Mix
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
Temperature: 75 - 80F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Depth: 1/4 inch

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 4 inches

GROWING OF SNAPDRAGON


1.Snapdragon likes full sun. The draining system should be well and it will grow well in average soil.

2.If the soil is poor then fertilize the seeds before planting.

3.Snapdragon flowers are bloomed in June and after the death of the flower cut the plant. The rest of the plant can also be grown by adding some general purpose fertilizer.

4. It is a hardy plant and it can be boomed in heavy frost.




GERMINATION GUIDE

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.

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.We have to care about putting the seed because seeds will not go deep into the mixture.  and set the flat inside.

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. 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.

 The snapdragons usually sprout within seven to 10 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 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.



Transplant the snapdragons outdoors or in a new pot when they are about 8 weeks old and about 4 to 6 inches tall. Plant at them 8 to 14 inches apart on the ready ground with same depth were they growing at previously.

Saturday, 21 January 2017

Balloon flower Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Benefits.


Balloon flower is a native plant.It has many colours like pink, white, blue and many others.During the fall of frost, it is turned into golden color.It has beautiful fragrant that is why many butterflies attract with it. Balloon flower required full to partial shade.

SPECIFICATION OF BALLOON FLOWER


Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 12" - 18"
Bloom Season: Late Spring, and again in late summer
Bloom Color: Purple
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
Temperature: 75 - 80F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Depth: 1/4 inch

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 6- 8 inches

GERMINATION GUIDE

Most important: Avoid Rainy day or a cloudy weather for sowing the seeds.
You will definitely get nothing unless you wait for the bright sunny day and clear weather.



Use a flat seedling tray and its deep will be 10 centimetres, and fill seedling media ( OR Take equal quantity of sand, soil and vermicompost. Then mix all the three ingredients into one container.)  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.


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.

We have to care about putting the seed because seeds will not go deep into the mixture.  and set the flat inside.
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.

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.

The Balloon flower usually sprouts within 14 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 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.



Transplant the Balloon flower outdoors or in a new pot when they are about 8 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.



FERTILIZING
Balloon are fast growers and heavy feeders and benefit from regular applications of fertilizer. Mature trees may require as much as 1/2 pound actual nitrogen per year. Apply fertilizer monthly, just prior to heavy pruning.


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.

LOCATION AND SOIL
Balloon 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.

For growing guava in pots choose a quality potting mix or make your own substrate using equal parts compost, sand, and soil.





















Viper's Bugloss Flower Seed Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Health Benefits.


Viper bugloss is a native plant.It is used as a border and the buds of start off pink at first, the flowers turn the most exquisite shades of intense blue and as the flowers fade they become tinged with crimson.

Sow Outdoors: Surface. Following the last frost. Spacing 4 to 24 inches (10 to 60 cm).

Sow Indoors: Mix seeds in a growing medium, place in a freezer bag, keep moist, then stratify by refrigeration for two to three weeks. Use peat pots. Germination time: one to three weeks in the light. Temperature 75°F (24°C). Seven or eight weeks in advance. Transplant outdoors in the last month of spring.


SPECIFICATION OF BUGLOSS

CLIMATE:
Viper bugloss can be grown in heard ness zone 6-10, although in zone 6 they’re likely to die back to the ground in winter.Viper's bugloss is a biennial which requires free draining reasonably open grassland or disturbed soil in which its seed can germinate.Viper's bugloss has a deep and persistent root which allows it to exploit free draining, drought prone land. Viper bugloss like humid climates. Once established, they can tolerate quite a bit of drought.


LIGHT:
viper bugloss flower best in full sun (at least six hours per day).

SOIL:
viper bugloss do well in most any kind of soil, as long as it’s well-drained. The ideal soil pH is neutral to slightly acidic.


Prepare the area where they are to grow. Removing any weeds or stones and rake to a fine tilth. Sow thinly, 6mm (¼in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart. Sow the seed sparingly or they will choke out other seedlings. Water ground regularly until the seedlings are established, especially in dry periods. Optimum germination temperature: 60 to 65°F (15 to 18°C).
If sowing more than one annual in the same bed, consider marking the sowing areas with a ring of sand and a label. The seedlings will appear in rows approx 6 to 8 weeks after planting and can be easily told from nearby weed seedlings.
Prick out superfluous seedlings rigorously, so that the plants are at least 38cm (18in) apart. They will then have enough space to spread satisfactorily.
GERMINATION GUIDE


Germination in seedling tray

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

As the seeds are perfect in size then you can put the seeds over it by 1/3 after that cover the seeds with seedling mix only about 1 cm (one centimeter)

 Take equal quantity of sand, soil and vermicompost. Then  mix all the three ingredients into one container. 
Sprinkle diluted fungicide water (2gm in 1 liter water) after sowing the seeds.We have to careful about putting the seed because seeds will not to go deep inside the mixture.





Sow the seeds should be sown directly outdoors where it is to flower in spring or autumn. They prefer well drained soil in full sun or part shade. The seed can also be sown indoors, but direct sowing is preferable, as they have a long taproot which can be damaged when transplanting. Make two or three successive sowings for continuous flowers.

Caution
This striking species is best viewed and not touched. The sharp spines, which cover the plant, are a powerful deterrent and can be a skin irritant; becoming lodged in the skin much like those of a cactus. If you are tempted by the Viper, please use gloves when handling the plant!


Plant Uses
Flowers Borders and Beds, Patio/Container Plants, Cut Flower, Wildlife and wildflower meadows. Bees and Honey making. Butterfly gardens, Drought Tolerant.







Chrysathemum Flower Seed Germination Growing ,Care, Use.


Chrysanthemum comes from the Greek language it is sometimes affectionately shortened to "mum".Mum plants are easiest  of all all the perennials in garden.It is cold whether plant.It is bloomed especially in early spring and it can be placed almost any time.

SPECIFICATION OF MUM

Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 50 - 70 inches (vining)
Bloom Season: Summer through fall

Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
Temperature: 75 - 80F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Depth: 1/4 inch

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 8 - 12 inches
Sowing: February - June
Water: Medium  


Chrysanthemum Indicum will grow in almost every type of soil but prefer chalky, well-drained soil and in full sun or semi shade. Chrysanthemum Indicum is a fully hardy flowering mid to late summer. Plants may need supporting in exposed areas. Soak plants before planting them out. This allows them to take up the maximum amount of water without doing any injury to the plant. Deadhead faded flowers to promote a constant supply of fresh blooms. Lift and divide overcrowded clumps in spring or after flowering late summer. Cut old stems to ground level in autumn.




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 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.We have to care about putting the seed because seeds will not go deep into the mixture.  and set the flat inside.

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. 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 Chrysanthemum seeds usually sprout within seven to 14 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.









Friday, 20 January 2017

Armeria maritima seed germination ,Growing ,Care, and Use.


America maritima is known as ' sea thrift'. It is also very tolerant of copper and can grow in areas of high copper soil content where most other plants will die.


SPECIFICATION OF AMERICA MARITIMA

Season: perennial
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 8 - 10 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through fall
Bloom Color: Yellow
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.8 to 6.8
Temperature: 70F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: full sun
Depth: 1/4 inch
Sowing Rate: 2- 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 8 - 12 inches
Cold treatment: 7 - 10 days



Description:   

Sea Thrift is a useful edging plant consisting of tufts of a narrow 4-8 inch long linear, grass-like leaves that spread to form small colonies over time. Held well above the foliage on 12 inch-tall thin, leafless stems are 1-1 ½ inch diameter dome-shaped blooms comprised of many small flowers. Blooms occur in shades of mauve to rosy-pink and last for about three weeks. Plants are sturdy, durable and tolerant of light foot traffic and salt water spray.


Uses/Culture:  

Suitable for container gardening, cottage gardens, edging, mixed beds and borders, and walkways. Plants perform best in sunny, well-drained areas of the garden with some afternoon shade provided. Sea thrift also grows well in other less than ideal conditions, including clay and poor, sandy soils. Sow seeds direct to garden in late summer for blooms the following season or indoors under warm, humid conditions 4-6 weeks prior to last expected spring frost in your area for first season blooms.


Germination Requirements: 

Most important: Avoid Rainy day or a cloudy weather for sowing the seeds.

You will definitely get nothing unless waiting 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
Select your Area
Check the local weather. It will let you know whether forecast for about 7 days of your city

Use a flat tray container about 10 inches by 15 inches (biggest or smaller your choice) 1.5 to 2 inches deep. Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage.Take equal quantity of sand, soil and vermicompost. Put the seedling mix you prepared up to almost top leaving about 0.5 inches space. Soak the seeds in warm water for 8 hours before sowing.

As the seeds are perfect in size now we can put the seeds over it by 1/3 after that cover the seeds with seedling mix only about 0.5 cm (half a centimetre). Water it by watering can.Germination occurs in 2-3 weeks under warm, moist and humid conditions. place the container in a semi-shaded place. Sprinkle diluted fungicide water (2gm in 1-litre water) after sowing the seeds.We have to care about putting the seed because seeds will not go deep into the mixture.


Site and soil
The most important requirement for growing seasonal flower seeds successfully is a location with plenty of light. Seeds need at least five or six hours of good sunlight but not direct, under semi-shadow they'll perform even better when located in full sun all day. The more shade they receive, the fewer flowers they'll produce.

It's always useful to improve the garden soil by conditioning it with organic matter, such as baled peat moss, well-rotted leaf compost or manure.
Spread the organic matter two to three inches thick. Then incorporate it into the soil to a depth of eight to ten inches, using a rototiller or garden fork. This helps open up heavy clay soil, which improves drainage but can also increase the ability of light, sandy soil to hold moisture and nutrients.

If you intend to sow Armeria seeds outdoors, they should be sowed on the surface and lightly covered with soil in the early spring or early autumn. If you prefer to grow seedlings indoor then seeds should be prepared about ten weeks before they are due to be put out (early spring).

Wednesday, 18 January 2017

White Pansy Seed Germination,Growing and Care.


White pansy is a seasonal plant which grows both during the winter and summer.It has beautiful fragrant and it uses many medicinal purposes.It has many colours in it.It likes moist, full sun, soil and well drained.It may be annuals, perennials and hardy biennials.


SPECIFICATION OF WHITE PANSY

Season: Annual and Biennial
USDA Zones: 5 -9
Height: 5 to 8 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through fall
Bloom Color: White
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Loamy
Temperature: 75 - 80F
Average Germination Time: 15 - 25 days
Depth: 1/4 inch

Plant Spacing: 4 - 5 inches


CULTIVATION

Pansies perform best in cooler weather and are therefore usually planted in spring or fall. They like rich, well-drained soil high in organic matter, and full sun or partial shade.

GERMINATION  

1. Place the pansy seeds in a moistened paper towel and gently fold it to cover the seeds. Set the towel in a plastic resealable bag and place it in the refrigerator for 14 to 20 days. Check the paper towel daily and moisten as necessary with a fine mist of water from a spray bottle. Do not allow the seeds to dry out or they will not germinate. If kept wet and cool, the pansy seeds will start to germinate within two to three weeks.

2. Fill the seeding pots with potting soil and water it. Plant the seeds in the pots 1/8 inch down into the soil and space them 1/2 inch to 1 inch away from each other. Store the pots in a room with average temperature ranging from 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Set a black plastic bag over the pots as pansy seeds require darkness to germinate. Monitor them and water daily to keep the soil moist. When the pansies sprout and seedlings emerge from the soil, remove the plastic bag.


3. Fertilize your pansies with liquid fertilizer when the first green leaves appear on the seedlings. When the first three true leaves pansies appear, move the seedlings to individual pots with drain holes. Set them in a sunny area with temperature 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Prepare the flower bed by adding organic fertilizer such as manure to the soil. Turn the soil of the flower bed over a couple of times to thoroughly mix in the fertilizer. Plant the pansies after the last frost, in full sun where there is moist, well-drained soil, 4 to 5 inches apart.


GROWING TIPS

Pansies will flower even more profusely and longer if spent flower heads are removed. During the hottest months, cut the plants back and mulch to conserve moisture.



Friday, 13 January 2017

Red Chili Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Surprising Health Benefits.








Chili is very essential in kitchen.Red chili is a restaurant for whole family.It is a small plant.It grows well in hot climates.It can be turned in many colors like yellow, red, purple etc.


SPECIFICATION OF RED CHILLI


Season: Annual

USDA Zones: 3 - 10

Height: 1meter

Bloom Season: Summer through fall

Environment: Full sun

Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8

Temperature: 75 - 80F

Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days

Depth: 1/4 inch

Sowing Rate: 3 seeds per plant

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination

Plant Spacing: 8 - 12 inches



GERMINATION GUIDE


Step 1

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


Step 2

As the seeds are perfect in size then you can put the seeds over it by 1/3 after that cover the seeds with seedling mix only about 1 cm (one centimeter)


Step 3

Take equal quantity of sand, soil and vermicompost. Then mix all the three ingredients into one container.


Step 4

Sprinkle diluted fungicide water (2gm in 1 liter water) after sowing the seeds.We have to careful about putting the seed because seeds will not to go deep inside the mixture.


Step 5

Thereafter spreed the Red chili seeds on the mixture. If your seeds are so tiny then you can spreed water very lightly and carefully on the seed.Make sure that the water must be mixed with diluted fungicide powder.It is very important notice to follow that the seeds will not to go very deep inside the mixture by speeding water on the seed, if it happen then the fertilization of the seeds are become difficult.


Step 6

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 7

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 8

Minimum warm, above 60ºF (15.5ºC),is needed inside the container and it should be placed in sunny area.After that the whole thing should be covered with a poly bag and after 21 days later the plastic can be removed.

Step 9

watering can as it is required. place the container in semi shaded place. Red chili needs a proper sunny area to germinate it.



BENEFITS OF RED CHILLI


Chilli contains lot of vitamins like vitamin A,B,C etc. Chilli pepper works as a potent- inflammatory agent. Chilli pepper is packed with a range of nutritional properties which makes us healthy .From following points we can be benefited


1. Improves Cognitive Functioning

2. Contributes To Red Blood Cell Formation

3. Reduce Blood Pressure and Prevents Cardiovascular Disease

4. Acts as Natural Pain Relief

5. Clears Nasal Congestion

6. Soothe Intestinal Diseases And Disorders

7. Boosts Immunity

8. Maintain Healthy Eyes

9. Inhibits Cancer

10. Chilli Pepper Can Help Prevent Stomach Ulcers

11. Promotes Weight Loss

12. Improve Longevity










































Onion Seed germination




                 

                                     Onion seeds & Health Benefits

Onions are part of the allium family of vegetables and herbs, which also includes chives, garlic, scallions, and leeks. Allium vegetables have been cultivated for centuries for their characteristic, pungent flavors and for their medicinal properties.

Onions can vary in size, shape, color, and flavor. The most common types are red, yellow, and white onions. Flavors can be sweet and juicy to sharp, spicy, and pungent, often depending on the season in which they are grown and consumed.



It is estimated that 105 billion pounds of onions are harvested each year, worldwide. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), China is the biggest producer.



The possible health benefits of consuming onions include lowering the risk of several types of cancer, improving mood, and maintaining the health of skin and hair.



Germination of Onion Seeds:


Producers need to know whether the germination rate will produce sufficient numbers of seedlings needed for field production of onion. The influence of temperature (5.0, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, or 40°C) and continuous light or continuous dark was tested for effects on percentage germination of normal, abnormal, or diseased seed; production of normal seedlings; and percentage of ingeminated solid and soft seeds of onion.

Tips for Growing Onions from Seed:

1. Start with fresh seed and seed starting mix

2. Provide bottom heat

3. Clip off seed husks

4. Keep under lights and trim back

5. Transplant when the third leaf appears

6. Trim off seeding leaves

7. Provide maximum light
8. Harden off, but protect from chilling
9. Band composted fertilizer in the planting trench
10. Sow leafy greens between rows to suppress weeds


Benefits


Onions have been praised for their flavour and health benefits for thousands of years.


Plant foods also promote a healthful complexion, hair, increased energy, and overall lower weight.
Cancer

Allium vegetables have been studied extensively in relation to cancer, especially stomach and colorectal cancers. Their beneficial and preventive effects are likely due in part to their rich organosulfur compounds.

Onions are also a source of the strong antioxidant vitamin C that helps to combat the formation of free radicals known to cause cancer.

Colon cancer

High fibre intake from all fruits and vegetables are associated with a lowered risk of collector cancer. One study showed that consuming greater than 7 servings of onions per week was associated with a decrease in collector cancer.

Prostate cancer
In a paper, published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, researchers used a population-based, case-controlled study to investigate the relationship between alliums vegetable intake and prostate cancer. They found that men with the highest intake of alliums vegetables had the lowest risk of prostate cancer.

Esophageal and stomach cancer

Frequent intake of alluviums vegetables has been shown to reduce the risk of esophageal and stomach cancer. Several survey-based human studies have demonstrated the potential protective effects of consuming alliums, as well as reports of tumour inhibition of alluviums compounds in animal experiments.

Sleep and mood

Foliage, found in onions, might help reduce depression. Homo cysteine prevents blood and other nutrients from reaching the brain, and foliage prevents this chemical from building up.

Skin and hair

Onions are high in vitamin C, which is needed for the building and maintenance of collagen, which provides structure to skin and hair.


Nutrition

Onions are a nutrient-dense food, meaning that while they are low in calories, they are high in beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

One cup of chopped onion contains approximately 64 calories, 15 grams of carbohydrate, 0 grams of fat, 0 grams of cholesterol, 3 grams of fiber, 7 grams of sugar, 2 grams of protein, and 10 percent or more of the daily value for vitamin C, vitamin B-6, and manganese.

Onions also contain small amounts of calcium, iron, foliage, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium, and the antioxidants Quentin and sulphur.

Risks

The risks of onion consumption are minimal. However, as with all food that may otherwise be healthful, over consumption comes with potential health risks. Allergy sufferers may have a problem consuming onions, too.

It is the total diet or overall eating pattern that is most important in disease prevention and achieving good health. It is best to eat a diet with variety than to concentrate on individual foods as the key to good health.




Thursday, 12 January 2017

Thanbergia flower seed germination



Thunbergia is very easy to grow. It is a climbing plant basically hanging in baskets in an indoor window box, up around a window or on a trellis in a window.The Thunbergia flowers may be white, yellow or orange, and often have a black centre.


SPECIFICATION OF THUNBERGIA

Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 60 - 84 inches (vine)
Bloom Season: Summer through fall
Bloom Color: Yellow
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
Temperature: 75 - 80F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days

GERMINATION GUIDE



Most important: Avoid Rainy day or a cloudy weather for sowing the seeds.
You will definitely get nothing unless you wait for the bright sunny day and clear weather.


GERMINATION GUIDE

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.



Soak the Thunbergia seeds overnight in tepid water. Following the soaking, sow Black-eyed Susan vine seeds outdoors after the last frost in prepared seedbed Or on the growing season, sow Thunbergia Alata seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before outdoor planting. Seeds will germinate in 7 to 21 days and flowering takes anywhere from 6 to 9 weeks depending on pot size.



Sow seeds on the soil surface apart 1 to  2 inches. 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.Place the seedling tray at room temperature (70-75F) in a bright window.
Moist again with diluted fungicide water ensure the soil surface it's evenly moist. Thunbergia flower seeds germinate better in darkness.

 The Thanbergia usually sprout within seven to 10 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.



Transplant the Thanbergia outdoors or in a new pot when they are about 8 weeks old and about 4 to 6 inches tall. Plant at them 8 to 14 inches apart on the ready ground with same depth were they growing at previously.



Sow Outdoors: Surface. Following the last frost. Spacing 4 to 24 inches (10 to 60 cm).




CLIMATE:

Thunbergia can be grown in hardiness zone 6-10, although in zone 6 they’re likely to die back to the ground in winter.

WATER:

Thunbergia like humid climates. Once established, they can tolerate quite a bit of drought.

LIGHT:

Thunbergia flower best in full sun (at least six hours per day).

SOIL:

Thunbergias do well in most any kind of soil, as long as it’s well-drained. The ideal soil pH is neutral to slightly acidic.

















Rudraksha seed germination


Rudraksha is a fruit plant. It is mostly known for its Ayurveda.



SPECIFICATION OF RUDRAKSHA

Mature height :20cm, 70c, 100cm, 150cm, 200cm, etc
light :full sun
Soil type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil
Germination  time: It usually takes 1-2 years

GERMINATION GUIDE

Most important: Avoid Rainy day or a cloudy weather for sowing the seeds.
You will definitely get nothing unless you wait for the bright sunny day and clear weather.


Rudra Bhandar started the promotion of holy Rudraksha tree for those who want to grow the tree in their home garden. Although it does not require any special climatic condition to grow, it depends on the nature of soil and care during first few months of sprouting the seeds of Rudraksha.Most seeds will of course only germinate between certain temperatures.Rudraksha farming is a difficult process due to the slow sprouting from the beads. Depending on the humidity of the soil, it usually takes 1-2 years for a tree to sprout. Rudraksha is grown in subtropical climatic regions with temperature ranges of 25-30 degree centigrade. The tree starts giving fruit after 7 years and fruits for a long time after the 7-year period.



Use a flat seedling tray and its deep will be 10 centimetres, and fill seedling media ( OR Take equal quantity of sand, soil and vermicompost. Then mix all the three ingredients into one container.)  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.


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.

We have to care about putting the seed because seeds will not go deep into the mixture.  and set the flat inside.
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.

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.

The Rudraksha plant usually sprouts within 1 to 2 years.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.


Transplant the Rudraksha plant outdoors or in a new pot when they are about 8 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.






BENEFITS OF RUDRAKSHA: It is seen that most people who ware Rudraksha are peaceful.It helps to control concentration.Its beds are usually used for control blood pressure.










Lobularia flower seed germination



Lobularia is a hardy annual plant.It has sweet fragrant. It is bloomed especially in early spring and cool season is appropriate for its growth.

SPECIFICATION OF LOBULARIA

mature height : under 6 in. (15 cm)
bloom time: spring to summer
zone : 3 to 9
flower colour: white and pink
soil type : Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil
light :full sun
Spacing:3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

GERMINATION GUIDE
Most important: Avoid Rainy day or a cloudy weather for sowing the seeds.
You will definitely get nothing unless you wait for the bright sunny day and clear weather.




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.

 Sow the seeds on the soil surface, spacing the seeds 4 inches apart in staggered rows set 10 inches apart. Leave the seeds uncovered because alyssum requires light to germinate. 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.We have to care about putting the seed because seeds will not go deep into the mixture.  and set the flat inside.

If it plants in outdoor then moist the bed with a fine spray of water daily so the soil surface remains moist. The seeds won't germinate if the soil surface dries completely.
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. 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.

 The Lobularia usually sprout within seven to 10 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.

Transplant the Lobularia from seedling tray outdoors or in a new pot when they are about 8 weeks old and about 4 to 6 inches tall. Plant at them 8 to 14 inches apart on the ready ground with same depth were they growing at previously.



Care: 
Lobularia is relatively low maintenance. Trim the tops removing half the growth. This will not only help to keep them compact but will also encourage further flowering. The second set of seedlings may be planted at the end of the summer for flowers to continue blooming throughout the year.

Pests:
Lobularia is generally pest resistant. Aphids can attack, especially when the plants are under stress. However, regular use of Neem Oil prevents pests from attacking the plant.