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Cultivated Mushrooms — The Baby Steps of Mycelium

July 22, 2011

As you know we’ve covered the equipment and places to successfully produce mushroom. Now we’ll have a look at the production process itself which is very unusual as mushrooms aren’t plants.
First, before bringing in the compost, you’ll have to apply biocides to the rooms you’ll be growing mushrooms in because mycelium is very vulnerable to [...]

What to Do if Your Irrigation System Springs a Leak ?

July 22, 2011

Often you don’t realize that you have a leak in your irrigation system until you get your water bill which has an astronomical amount to be paid. If you have a water metre, then first of all check the metre reading to ascertain whether or not the water consumption is as charged on your bill. [...]

Soapwort Planting, Care, Harvesting & Marketing Guide

July 21, 2011

There are four well-known species of the Soapwort plant, an herb that belongs to the pink family (Caryophyllaceae). Of the fifty species of soapworts that grow in our country, only five have economical value. The most imporant of these is Gypsophila arrostil Guss, var.Nebulosa (Boiss. Et Heldr.), sometimes called the female soapwort, which grows in the [...]

The First Step In Agriculture — What Are Seeds and Seedbeds?

July 20, 2011

What Is A Seed?
In line with limited production areas, nourishment of the world population (which is increasing rapidly) is only possible with an increase in production per unit area. Quite possibly, seeds are the most important element among agricultural applications and inputs such as irrigation, fertilization and mechanization have been developed to increase production. It has been found that seedbeds [...]

Improve Growing at Greenhouse

July 20, 2011

Agriculture is a tedious process, where cultivation requires a lot of tactics and experience involved in it. That too when it comes to growing plants in a closed environment such as in the greenhouse it is indeed a great challenge. It is usually not the quantity is of main consideration in these kinds of cultivations. [...]

Growing Citrus Trees — Which Kind Of Soil Is Best?

July 19, 2011

Citrus family likes loose, fertile, middle depth and acidic soil. Citrus roots are close to the surface, they only grow about 60 to 65 centimeters of depth in earth. It is possible to grow Citrus trees in swallow soil if the fertilizing and watering is done with extreme care.
If the soil contains too much clay [...]

Growing Eggplant in Greenhouse

July 19, 2011

If you are one of those people who greatly love the delicious taste derived from eggplants then the option of growing eggplant in greenhouse will surely be a sensational choice to consider. There are many types in which eggplants come and they consist of various sizes and shapes. One of the most like varieties of [...]

How to Cultivate Miracle (Akai) Berry

July 18, 2011

Synsephalum dulcifucum from the family Sapotaceae, otherwise known as the Miracle Berry, is a small multi-branched tree with thick foliage indigenous to tropical West Africa, and can grow 2-5 meters high. When the fruit ripens, it is bright red about 2-cm. long, olive-shaped, and has a somewhat large seed wrapped by a sweet white pulp [...]

Sustainability Through the Consumption of Things Conserved

July 17, 2011

“In other environmental issues we tell people to stop something, reduce their impact, reduce their damage,” – US Ecologist Gary Nabhan
Since the beginning of the green movement, there has been a rise in the number of organizations and businesses that are doing their part in the promotion of sustainability through conservation. As human beings, we’re [...]

How to Propagate Ferns from Spores

July 17, 2011

Bromeliad or Orchid collection is beautiful on its own. But mixed with several species of ferns, the collection will become more attractive and lush-looking.
Ferns have a different way of beautifying its surroundings because of its invariable shape and size. The leaves of some species are fine and Lacey. While others are leathery and strap-like or [...]

New Moore Island – ‘A Botanical Paradise No More’

July 16, 2011

New moore Island is located in Bay of Bengal region. This region is placed between India and Bangladesh. Till now, it is not clear whether this region belongs to India or Bangladesh. This place is a wonderful region that consists of wonderful flora and fauns. There are many varieties of flora species that cannot be [...]

Cultivated Mushrooms — Where Should They Be Grown?

July 16, 2011

White mushrooms, table mushrooms and button mushrooms, these delicacies have many names among the customers for they are very popular indeed. If you want to grow your own mushrooms there are several choices you might consider if you’re asking the question “where?”.
Mushroom production is usually done in caverns, refrigerated warehouses, light-proof greenhouses, tunnels, storehouses, cellars [...]

Best day ever

July 15, 2011

Wondering how to celebrate your kid’s birthday in a unique way? Then, here is an idea. Launch a garden party! You may be thinking of how to make a garden party. Garden party is a kind of special party where you decorate your entire garden with flowers, candles and lights. To make a garden party successful, [...]

Advantages of a Subsurface Drip Irrigation System

July 15, 2011

Drip irrigation systems are mostly installed permanently or semi-permanently above the ground. When applied to irrigate trees and vine crops, they promote no problem. However, when applied to irrigate field and vegetable crops, certain problems occur, mostly because the drip irrigation systems have to be installed and retrieved annually. The annual handling is harmful to [...]

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