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    Red banana farming
    To grow red bananas, choose a right location. Red bananas thrive in tropical and sub tropical climates. The soils should be slightly acidic, well drained and rich in organic matter. Red banana cultivation Soil preparation. Prepare the soil by adding organic matter like compost to improve its structure and nutrient content. Dig holes that are […]
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    How to make organic NPK fertilizer at home
    To make NPK fertilizer, you need nitrogen rich materials like kitchen scraps, vegetable peels, coffee grounds and grass clippings. These decompose and release nitrogen into the soil. Phosphorous can be found in organic sources such as bone meal, fish meal, and egg shells while potassium can be from banana peels and wood ash from your […]
    Duration: 03:32:00
    Curry leaves Farming
    Curry leaves thrive in warm tropical climates, require a temperature between 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal growth and do better in regions with well distributed rainfall. Cultivation practices Soil preparation. Well drained loamy soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH are suitable for curry leaves farming. Adequate organic matter and good soil […]
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    The Complete Guide to pear fruit farming
    Pears thrive in temperate climates with cold winters and warm summers. They require well drained soils with good fertility. Pear cultivation Pears are propagated by grafting or budding onto root stocks. This enables growers to choose specific pear varieties and root stocks to suit their growing conditions and desired tree size.  pears are typically planted […]
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    Peach fruit farming from planting, care and harvesting
    Peach trees thrive in well drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils. Adequate sunlight and air circulation are essential for healthy tree growth and fruit development. Peach fruit cultivation Peach trees are cultivated in late winter or early spring when they are dormant. Proper spacing between trees and between rows is essential to ensure adequate light […]
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    Chesnut Farming
    Chestnuts are relatively easy to grow, require low maintenance, are hardy and can withstand a variety of environments and growing conditions. Chestnuts are also a high value crop and can be grown for a high price. Chestnut cultivation Start by choosing the right location and variety of chestnut. Chestnuts thrive in well drained sandy to […]
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    Green chili pepper farming and harvest
    To grow chili, first prepare the land into a fine seed bed, add fertilizer and cover with a layer of plastic mulch if you plan on using plastic mulch before planting. Raise the seedlings either in seedling trays or in a nursery bed. Chili cultivation Punch holes in the plastic mulch at the spacing of […]
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    The easy way to make compost
    To make compost, collect the raw materials which include leaves, crop remains, weeds, and other green materials. Compost can be made either in a compost pit or in a compost bin made up of wire mesh. In case of a compost bin with wire mesh,  line the wire mesh with card boards to help keep the […]
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    How to control pests in your garden
    pests are present in every garden but that doesn’t mean they cant be prevented/ controlled. The first way to avoid pests is preventing pests from accessing the plants. This is done by covering the plants using a net. It is important that the net is secured in the ground so that the pests can’t either […]
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    Irrigation and drainage systems in agriculture
    Irrigation is artificial application of water to growing crops to substitute and/ or supplement rainfall. Choice of an irrigation system depends on availability of water, slope of land, the soil type, type of crop and the size of farm. Irrigation is important as it helps soften the soil for easy tillage, provides moisture in the […]
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