Crop cultivation
This section contains farming process of different crops in India. Latest varieties, cliamte requirement, fertilizers use, harvesting and marketing
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Secrets of Successful Geranium Cultivation: A Comprehensive Guide
Here’s a comprehensive guide to Geranium cultivation covering soil requirements, pruning methods, harvesting practices, and varieties suitable for optimal yield.…
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Basil Cultivation: A Comprehensive Guide
A comprehensive guide for cultivating aromatic basil in kitchen gardens, from optimal planting to harvesting techniques, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh leaves for culinary delights.…
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Grow More, Spend Less: Plant These 5 Veggies in March-April for a Bumper Crop!
From flavorful coriander to refreshing cucumbers, grab the opportunity to cultivate these veggies now and reap the rewards of a bountiful harvest later!…
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Tomato Farming: Key Strategies for Optimal Results
Tomato Farming is a Profitable Business. Here we explain the best practices and techniques for maximizing tomato yields.…
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Crack The Code of Spinach Farming: A Comprehensive Cultivation Guide
Find the tips for spinach farming with this informative cultivation guide along with its varieties.…
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Sow, Grow, Harvest: How Malabar Neem Farming is Increasing Rural Income Sources
Malabar Neem or Melia Dubia farming emerges as a sustainable and economically viable venture, offering a plethora of benefits to farmers and the environment alike.…
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Grow Your Cherry Tomatoes With This Complete Guide
By following these steps and adapting them to your local climatic conditions, you can cultivate healthy, thriving cherry tomato plants in no time.…
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KRRS Leader Urges Government for Farmer Loan Waiver Amidst Drought Crisis
Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) demands agricultural loan relief as farmers grapple with financial distress due to crop loss and rising cultivation expenses.…
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How to Grow Buckwheat, Rich in Nutrient and Helpful in Weight Management
Buckwheat offers numerous benefits, including weight management and rich nutrient content. However, Amita Gadre highlights potential allergenic concerns, especially for those with latex allergies, and advises moderation when incorporating buckwheat into the diet.…
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How to Grow Water Chestnut Or Singhara Fruit
Water chestnuts which is also known as Singhara in India happens to hit the market in ahead of the winter. Here's a look at how water chestnut is cultivated.…
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Cultivate Ragi And Earn Maximum Profits: Know The Use Of Ragi Flour, Benefits, And More
Ragi is cultivated all across India. It helps farmers to make handsome income as the demand for rabi millets, and flour is in huge demand.…
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Tropical Agro Strengthens its End-to-End Farmer Solution Portfolio
Tropical Agro launches new products to empower farmers & boost productivity for 2023 cropping season.…
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Crop Failure: Several Regions May Suffer Low Yield Say US & Germany Scientists
Several agricultural regions may suffer low crop production due to climate change says a report released by Germany and US scientists. Read more details here!…
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Revolutionizing Agriculture: The Power of Crop Diversification
Crop diversification is essential to combat the negative effects of monoculture, improve soil health, enhance ecosystems, and provide risk mitigation for farmers. Examples from India showcase its benefits, such as the Barahnaja strategy in the Garhwal Himalayan region and the shift to organic farming in…
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How to Grow and Care for Pistachio Trees?
If you are looking to plant a perennial tree that also produces a tasty snack that is full of healthy vitamins and minerals, then you should consider planting a pistachio tree. The Pistachio tree or Pistacia vera is a tree that belongs to the cashew…
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Say Goodbye to Bitter Cucumbers with These Simple Growing Tips!
Cucumber is a widely cultivated creeping vine plant that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is used as a culinary vegetable. It is an annual plant that is consumed worldwide for its nutritional and health benefits along with its refreshing taste.…
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Tobacco Crop is Injurious to Farmers’ Health in Bihar
Even as the risk of crop failure remains high, there is neither a blanket ban on tobacco due to political compulsions nor a compensatory mechanism.…
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8 Different Types of Gourds
Gourds that belong to Cucurbitaceae family are grown worldwide and have multiple uses. For instance, certain gourds are used as kitchen tools, toys, musical instruments, and in cooking.…
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What is Sod Farming and How to Do It?
Sod farming or turf grass has been doing the rounds of the internet and it’s time we talk about it. What is sod grass and why has it been gaining so much popularity lately? Today, we’re going to be getting into the nitty-gritty of it…
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Spinach Cultivation: How to Collect Spinach (Palak) Seeds After Harvest
Spinach is a crop that can be sown in early spring, as well as in the fall and even in winters in some regions. Learn more about cultivating nutrient-dense spinach in your backyard or terrace garden.…
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Crops Grown During Zaid Season
Zaid crops are grown during the summer - between kharif and rabi crops.…
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Guide to Grow Amla in India: Soil Requirement, Seed Rate, Irrigation & More
Amla, often known as the Indian gooseberry, is valued for its therapeutic properties and high vitamin C concentration. Its benefits are known by everyone. As its demand continues to sore in the market, let’s know more about how it is grown.…
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Karbi Anglong Ginger: Types, Cultivation and Health Benefits
In the 2014-2015 financial year, the Government of India granted Karbi Anglong ginger the Geographical Indication Tag. Let’s take a look at the special characteristics of the Karbi Anglong Ginger.…
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Kale Cultivation: Simple Methods to Grow Kale in India
Kale is a cold-weather vegetable that is grown for its tasty, incredibly healthy leaves with a crisp, nutty flavour.…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Grow Black Cumin (Kalonji)
Black cumin, or Nigella sativa, is an annual plant in the Ranunculaceae family that is grown for its spicy seeds, which are used as a spice and in herbal medicine. Other names for black cumin include black seed, black caraway, Roman coriander, kalonji, or fennel…
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An Introduction to Different Types of Yams
Yam is an important root or tuber crop grown in Africa after cassava and is very important to food security in Southeast Asia, the Pacific, and tropical Americas.…
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How to Plant Sweet Pea Flowers: Step-by-Step Process
Sweet peas are one of the few annual flowers with enduring appeal and rural charm. They appear to be the exact opposite of our hurried life as they twine languidly over a rustic trellis. Sweet peas are excellent garden and bouquet flowers due to their…
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Step-by-Step Guide on How to Grow Holly Berries at Home
Do you picture shiny, pointed holly with vivid red berries when you think of your favorite winter holiday decorations? I'm sure we all do. And we're here to let you know that you can grow this festive shrub at home if you've ever wondered if…
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Calendula Cultivation Guide: How to Plant, Grow and Care for ‘Pot Marigold’ in a Container
Gardeners with limited space for gardening have the option to grow plants in containers. Growing plants in pots help you conserve space and makes it easy to move the plant inside if the weather turns bad. But can calendula be grown in pots? In this…
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Custard Apple Cultivation Guide: Know How to Grow Sugar Apple in Your Field
In most nations, custard apples are also referred to as sugar apples and sweetsops. Tropical America and the West Indies are home to the custard apple. Through this article, you will get to know how to cultivate custard apples.…
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Sweet Orange Cultivation Guide: Popular Varieties and How to Grow Them
In the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Mizoram, the nutritious fruit is commercially farmed on a considerable scale. So, if you want to start growing sweet oranges as well, then keep on reading this article.…
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How to Grow Celery: Brief Guide on Varieties, Cultivation and How to Harvest
Celery from the garden tastes better than store-bought varieties and contains fewer chemicals and although it’s pretty challenging to grow them, the fruits of all the hard work pay off really well! Here is a step-by-step guide on how to plant, grow and harvest celery!…
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Rosemary Cultivation: Planting, Propagation, Harvesting, Processing & More
A few simple techniques can help you cultivate rosemary easily in your yard. Read on to know how.…
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How to Cultivate Cumin (Jeera): A Beginner Guide
The East Mediterranean area, Turkey, and higher Egypt are said to be the native of cumin, also known as jeera. However, cumin is not very productive in our nation.…
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Pests and Diseases in Strawberry: How to Identify and Control Them
No matter how high is your level of gardening expertise, growing strawberries in your yard is a terrific exercise. It is because strawberries are susceptible to several pests and diseases. In this article, we will discuss about how to identify and manage them.…
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Zucchini Farming: Step-by-Step Guide on How to Grow Zucchini
Exotic zucchini is a simple vegetable to grow. Growing zucchini is a fantastic alternative for farmers who wish to start growing unusual vegetables.…
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How to Grow Artichokes - A Complete Guide
Artichokes are one of the oldest cultivated vegetables in the world and are included in India's list of exotic vegetables.…
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How to Grow Kale Plant in Your Garden?
Kale is one of the best low-calorie foods, which is also rich in vitamins and minerals. It contains a lot of manganese and vitamin K. Lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids, are also found in kale.…
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Millet Cultivation: How to Grow This Sustainable Crop
Millets are quite easy to grow with the right tools, fertilizer, and proper management. From weeding to harvesting, millets are not as difficult to produce as we might think.…
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How to Grow and Care for Silvergrass (Miscanthus)
These grasses bring beautiful motion and structure to various garden landscapes. Before planting, be aware that their abundant seed heads are especially invasive and can displace native grass species.…
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Weed Management in Turmeric During Monsoon
One of the best power weeders in the market is the VST RT 70 power weeder which works the best on turmeric & ginger fields.…
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Walnut Cultivation: Land Preparation, Climate & Fertilizer Requirement, Best Varieties, Harvesting & Much More
Walnuts are popularly known as "akhrot" in India and they are grown in the northwest Himalayan belt, which includes Sikkim and Darjeeling.…
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Learn How to Grow Miniature Trees from the ‘Mother’ of 225 Bonsai Trees
Anita, 'Mother' to 225 bonsai trees, shares her tips on how to grow and maintain these lovely tiny trees. Keep reading to learn more!…
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How to Cultivate Davana Plant: A Great Aromatic Herb
The crop may thrive on a range of soils, including sandy loam to medium black. However, the ideal soil is a healthy, well-drained, sandy loam that is rich in organic matter.…
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How to Grow Wheatgrass (Jware) at Home?
A wheatgrass shot in the morning is recommended as a healthy way to start the day. However, wheatgrass juice could be very costly. But what could be more beneficial than having a wheatgrass plant in your home?…
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Ambuja Cement Foundation Helps Scale Up Strawberry Production in West Bengal
Ambuja cement in collaboration with Induslnd Bank Introduced fruit cropping to farmers in the region. 40,000 strawberry plants were given to 35 farmers; each farmer made a profit of over Rs.1 lakh.…
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Moong Procurement in Punjab to Continue till 31 July
According to Dr. Guraditta Singh Sidhu, the district's chief agriculture officer, around 2,500 acres are under moong cultivation. Farmers are urged to grow moong, which is a diversification crop that also causes nitrogen fixation in the soil, increasing nitrogen content. He further stated that the…
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A Complete Guide to Eucalyptus Farming: Earn Up to Rs. 1 Crore By Cultivating this Multi-Purpose Tree
Eucalyptus is an evergreen tree native to Australia. It is used as a component in many products to alleviate the symptoms of coughs, colds, and congestion. It is also included in lotions and ointments used to treat muscular and joint pain. The oil extracted from…
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All About Olive Cultivation in Rajasthan
The project on olive cultivation was started in the year 2006 and subsequently, Rajasthan Olive Cultivation Limited was formed in 2007.…
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Cultivation of Niger: A Great Feed for Milch Cattle
A good cow feed, especially for milch cattle, is Niger seed cake. Linseed cake in the calf feed might be replaced by Niger meal, which has 17 percent crude fibre and 30 percent protein.…
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