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Medicinal Plants: Benefits and Uses (Part 1)

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Nature has bestowed upon us countless wonderful plants. The more you acquaint yourself with them, the more they will amaze you. These plants are not only a source of fruits, flowers, leaves, vegetables, and oxygen but also a treasure trove of Ayurvedic medicines.

Ayurveda incorporates certain medicinal plants and herbs that can effectively treat or cure many health problems, contributing to our overall well-being. These plants have been an integral part of Indian tradition, serving various medicinal purposes since ancient times.

Let’s explore medicinal plants that you can cultivate at home to alleviate a wide range of health issues.

1. Tulsi (Holy Basil)

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Tulsi plant

Tulsi is a sacred plant blessed with numerous medicinal properties, and it is almost found in every home.

  • Tulsi has therapeutic qualities for many ailments and discomforts.
  • Holy Basil also serves as a natural mouth freshener.

Medicinal benefits of Tulsi (Holy Basil)

  • Cough, cold, sore throat, headache, congestion, psychological stress, and many other discomforts can be treated by drinking a decoction made from the leaves of this mystical plant.
  • These leaves can be added to tea or consumed in liquid form.
How to make a decoction of Tulsi?
  • Take some leaves and 1 liter of water in a pan.
  • Let it boil till the quantity of water reduces to half.
  • Sieve it and drink it empty stomach.

2. Giloy

Giloy, also known as Tinospora cordifolia, is commonly referred to as the heart-leaved moonseed.

Giloy has been used as a medicine in Ayurveda for centuries and has provided significant assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • It is also known as Amrita and is believed to have the extraordinary power to cure all three doshas – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
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Giloy

Giloy requires support to grow and naturally wraps itself around different trees as it climbs.

  • In this process, it acquires some of the beneficial traits of the supporting plants as well. That’s why Giloy climbing on a Neem tree is considered the best.

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Medicinal benefits of Giloy

  • Fever, jaundice, acidity, indigestion, asthma, cough, and many cases of flu can be alleviated by Giloy.
  • While all parts of this plant, including the leaves, bark, stems, and roots, can be used for medicinal purposes, the stems have gained the most popularity.”
How to use Giloy as a medicine?
  • Take a stick, whether it’s soft or hard, that’s about an inch long.
  • Cut it and crush it thoroughly.
  • Boil it in half a liter of water until the water reduces to half its original quantity.
  • Sip it with sugar candy (mishri) after the temperature comes down to a drinkable state

3. Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera stores water in its fleshy leaves, which is why it can thrive even in very dry conditions.

  • Due to its numerous benefits, it is used in almost every household.
  • This succulent plant offers a variety of cosmetic benefits, and many major brands profit from it by creating cosmetic and beauty products.

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Medicinal benefits of Aloe vera

When discussing the medicinal properties of aloe vera, it is notable for its antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and various other properties.

  • Additionally, it contains essential nutrients such as vitamin A and folic acid.
  • Aloe vera adds a natural glow to the skin and shine to the hair.
  • Aloe vera gel can be directly applied to the body for moisturization.
  • It also has cooling effects and can be applied to the body to relieve sun tanning and prevent heat strokes.
  • Aloe vera acts as an ointment for burnt skin, aiding in the healing of burned areas without leaving marks or scars.
  • Some people drink aloe vera to purify the blood on a daily basis

Continue reading Medicinal Plants: Benefits and Uses (Part 1) →

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Importance of Gardening in Our Life

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Why is gardening important? What effect does it have on our lives?

Nowadays, people start gardening when they have retired from their job, or they have nothing else to do. People do not take gardening very seriously; they do gardening to pass the time.

But many people have made gardening their profession and do it with great pleasure and joy. There are many good reasons to start gardening and growing plants at home. Let’s talk about how gardening can make your life better.

Why is Gardening important in our lives?

1. It nurtures our physical, emotional, and environmental health

  • Amid our busy and technology-driven lives, gardening emerges as a simple yet profound solution that can add benefits to our overall well-being. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, gardening plays a vital role in nurturing our mental, physical, emotional, and environmental health.

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2. Positive impact on our mental health

  • Engaging in gardening activities has been scientifically proven to have a positive impact on our mental health.
  • Nurturing plants and witnessing their growth instills a sense of purpose and accomplishment.

3. Reduce stress levels, elevate mood, and enhance mental clarity

  • Spending time amidst nature, breathing in the fresh air, and observing the vibrant colors of flowers and foliage can significantly reduce stress levels, elevate mood, and enhance mental clarity.

4. It also contributes to our physical fitness

  • Gardening provides a therapeutic escape from the pressures of modern life, offering solace and relaxation. Not only does gardening benefit our mental well-being, but it also contributes to our physical fitness.

  • The various tasks of digging, planting, weeding, and watering provide an excellent opportunity for low-impact exercise. These activities help improve our flexibility, enhance joint mobility, and strengthen our muscles.
  • Gardening can be particularly beneficial for individuals with sedentary lifestyles, as it encourages movement and helps maintain a healthy weight.

5. It fosters patience, perseverance, and a deeper understanding of the cycles of life

  • The emotional benefits of gardening are remarkable. Connecting with nature and witnessing the growth of plants can evoke a sense of awe, wonder, and gratitude.
  • Gardening is a form of self-expression, allowing us to channel our emotions into creating beautiful spaces.

  • The process of nurturing plants fosters patience, perseverance, and a deeper understanding of the cycles of life.
  • Furthermore, being able to harvest the fruits of our labor, whether it’s a bouquet of flowers or homegrown produce, can fill us with a sense of pride and joy.

6. It provides habitats for birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

  • In an era where climate change and environmental degradation are pressing concerns, gardening offers a tangible way for individuals to make a positive impact.
  • By cultivating a garden, we contribute to biodiversity by providing habitats for birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

  • Moreover, growing our own food reduces our reliance on mass-produced, resource-intensive agriculture.
  • It promotes sustainable practices such as composting, water conservation, and organic gardening techniques, reducing our carbon footprint and fostering a healthier planet for future generations.

7. It brings people together

  • Community gardens serve as spaces where individuals from diverse backgrounds can bond over a shared love for plants and nature.

  • By working collectively towards a common goal, community gardening fosters a sense of belonging, encourages collaboration, and creates opportunities for knowledge sharing and skill development.
  • Additionally, gardens can become spaces for social gatherings, fostering relationships and nurturing a sense of community pride.

In conclusion, gardening offers us benefits that extend beyond the mere act of tending to plants.

  • It nourishes our minds, strengthens our bodies, uplifts our emotions, and empowers us to contribute to the greater good of our environment.
  • As we cultivate our gardens, we simultaneously cultivate a sense of well-being, physical health, emotional balance, and environmental consciousness.

So, let us embrace the transformative power of gardening and unlock its potential to enhance our day-to-day lives.

How to Repot a Plant

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Children and plants both are the purest gifts of nature. If you will love them they will love you back. More care and affection you shower on them, the happier they will grow up. When a child comes out from the mother’s womb, she needs all caution and protection to stay healthy and to adapt to new surroundings. Similarly, when new plants come to your place, you need to be very particular in taking care of them.

When we buy plants from the nurseries and bring them home, we need to shift them into a new pot.  At the time of shifting, we need to follow the proper technique, otherwise, the plant will go under transplant shock and would not be able to recover back again.

So, in this article, I will share some of the key steps to repot the plant.

Steps to repot a plant

1. Soil 

  • Take normal soil which is available at your place.
  • Make sure there are no traces of glass, plastic, or any garbage in it.
  • It should be clean soil. Make a firm powder of it with your hand, lumps should not be there.
  • Mix some sand also in it, it shields the soil to become stone.
  • Add coco peat also if you have any, it will help the soil to maintain its moisture. Otherwise, normal soil will also work perfectly.

2. Pot size

Normally, take a 10-inch size pot and make two drainage holes at the bottom of your pot. Cover these holes with any stone or paper, so that soil does not come out but it can shed extra water.

3. Fill the pot with the soil

Now, fill the pot with soil and keep on tapping in between to avoid air gaps in the soil. Maintain the level of soil properly.

4. Remove the plant from plastic

  • The next step is to remove the plant from the existing plastic pot.

    Repotting at the correct time is important because sometimes the roots of the plant get bonded to each other and plants can come into problems.

  • If the roots are bounded to each other then first of all we need to open the bottom roots by removing their soil, then only these roots will be able to spread inside the pot properly.
  • Remove the soil carefully, it should not affect the main roots.

5. Shift the plant to a new pot

After opening the roots, now, we can place the plant in a new pot. Conceal the roots of the plant deep in the soil but make sure the stem is not going inside the soil. Otherwise, stems will start decaying inside the soil. After placing the plant inside the pot, fill the rest of the empty space in the pot with soil.

6. Watering

  • Give water to the plant in installments at a gap of a few minutes.
  • We need to give water to the plant till the point where excess water comes out from the drainage hole.
  • When water comes out from the drainage hole, it means roots at the bottom side also get water.
  • After that, if you feel there is any gap you can fill it with soil and adjust the position of your plant in the pot.

Now keep it in the shade for the next three days. It was all about shifting the plant to the new pot.

Enjoy Planting!!

Eco-friendly Plantable Seeds Pen

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Plantable eco pens are environment-friendly and biodegradable pens. It decomposes very easily in the soil without affecting nature. These pens hold seeds inside them. After using when ink is finished, entomb them inside the soil and new plants will come out.

In this article, we will discuss the advantages of these plantable eco seeds pens.

  • Why do we need them?
  • What is the cost of these pens?
  • Are they working like normal pens?
  • How to plant them and many more.

So, keep reading.

Why do we need eco-friendly pens?

 

When we already have a wide range of plastic pens in the market, what is the point of switching to them?

  • Plastic is a curse to the environment because of its non-biodegradable nature and every year in factories tons of plastic are used to produce pens.
  • If we can replace plastic pens with these ecological pens, then it would be a highly appreciable contribution towards green and clean nature.
  • Sometimes small – small steps can make big changes.

“Let’s start writing our future with Green Pens”

Features of Biodegradable Pen 

  • They are easily available online or in the market.
  • These pens come in biodegradable boxes.
  • Almost all the seed pens are available. Like the tomato, lady finger, chilly, brinjal, and many others.
  • Only the nib and pen cap’s top are made up of plastic, the rest 80% material is ecological.
  • Seeds are stored at the bottom side of the pen. They are enclosed in starch-named material, not in plastic.
  • Starch is a degradable element.
  • These pens work like normal pens, with a smooth flow of writing. They are available in different colors like blue, and black. In schools, colleges or they can be used everywhere.

Generally, biodegradable things come a little bit costly in comparison to plastics but they are worth their cost. Many people love eco-friendly stuff, for them, it is a perfect gift or a gesture of love.

How to plant your Plantable Eco Pens?

  • When the ink is finished, it cannot be refilled again. So after using them, bury them inside the soil in the pot at an elevation of around 45 degrees.
  • The starch side containing seeds will go inside the soil and starch will get dissolved in water. After a few days, a new plant will come out.
  1. Different plantable stationery items like paper and pencils are available in the market.
  2. All the plantable items have seeds in them.

Buy them, use them, plant them, and present them to more people to spread more awareness. Actions taken at an individual level are more fruitful and effective.

Love your nature and save it for the future!!!

How to care for Aloe Vera plant

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Aloe Vera is a magical and very famous plant. It can be found very easily in any nursery. It grows very fast without much care but sometimes it faces some problems like its growth getting stopped, tips starting getting brown, leaf color starting deteriorating, the arrival of black spots on the leaves, and sometimes the complete plant getting dull.

  • How did this happen?
  • Why does this happen?
  • How to fix all these problems?
  • What are the remedies for all these complications?

In this article, we will discuss “how we can take care of the Aloe Vera plant” at home:

About the Aloe Vera plant

  • Aloe Vera is a perennial plant. It does not survive only for 6 months or 1 year, its life span is of longer duration.
  • It is a succulent plant hence liquid is filled in its leaves. It does not need much water for survival.
  • It is a xerophytic plant and can survive in drought, where there is no water like a desert.

Due to all these features of Aloe Vera plant needs very less care. It is a very hardy plant.

Benefits of Aloe Vera plant

Slice Aloe Vera very useful herbal medicine for skin and hair.
  • Aloe Vera is an African plant with more than 500 species.
  • It is also a Medicinal plant that is used in making medicines and cosmetics.
  • It is very helpful for skin and hair care.
  • You can apply its gel on the burnt area also, it will give instant relief.

How to take care of the Aloe Vera plant?

1. Temperature and sunlight requirement for Aloe Vera plant 
  • It grows very fast between  10℃-30℃.
  • If it is extremely cold or hot, then its growth stops but plants do survive.
  • You can keep this plant outdoors as well as indoors. We have some reasons to keep it an indoor plant.
  • Firstly, it will survive in bright light as well as medium light. Secondly, they absorb harmful chemicals and purify the air.
  • Most importantly, they do not give carbon dioxide during night time. You can keep them near your bed also.
  • If you want fast growth of your plant, then keep it outside in the sunlight.
  • You can give 5 hours, 8 hours, 10 hours of sunlight or as much as possible, it would be good for it.
  • If it is extremely hot, there might be a chance of sunburn also, leaves will start to fade, start turning yellow and plants will be dull.
  • To avoid this you can keep your plant in shade or cover it with some cloth.
2. How often to water the Aloe vera plant
  • As it is a succulent, it needs very little water. Give water when the soil is completely dry.
  • It is also a xerophytic plant, so it can live for a longer duration without water.
3. Soil for Aloe vera plant

You do not need to prepare separate soil for Aloe Vera, you can use the same soil which you have prepared for the rest of the plants.

4. Pot Size for Aloe vera plant
  • The roots of this plant are very small so it does not need much depth or a deeper pot.
  • The pot has to be a wide pot because its roots spread widely.
  • If you want more Aloe Vera, then you can place it in a tub also.
  • The more area they will get, the more pups will come out.
5. Fertilizer for Aloe vera plant
  • You can give any organic fertilizer to the aloe vera plant once every 2 months.
  • Give only organic fertilizer because if you are using its gel for your face, hair, or drinking, it should be chemical-free.

It was all about this magical plant “ALOE VERA”.

Enjoy the soothing of this gel…!!!!!

Areca Palm Plant Complete Care

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All About Areca Palm Plant

1. Areca palm size 

  • Areca palm plants are available in different sizes from 4 feet to 6 feet and some are very small called young plants.
  • You can keep plants of smaller sizes on the table also. You can buy it according to your needs.

2. Propagation of Areca palm

  • You can grow areca palm from seeds. Seeds are available in the market. This plant grows very slowly, seeds will take around 2-3 months to get germinated and they arrive with 1-2 leaves.
  • If you have a healthy and bushy Areca plant then you can divide it into many plants from the roots.
  • The best option for having this plant is to buy it from a nursery.
  1. Choose healthy areca palms from the nursery.
  2. If you see brown leaves or weak plants then don’t buy them.
  3. Sometimes nursery people try to misguide you but we should monitor carefully before buying it. Select green and healthy plants.

3. Pot size for Areca Palm

  • We can grow this plant in any type (ceramic, plastic, clay, etc) of pot but select a medium size pot.
  • If you are not experienced with areca plants then, you should use clay pots over other pots.

4. Soil Mixture for Areca Palm plant

  • The soil of this plant should be well drained as well as compact.
  • The upper portion i.e. leaves of this plant are very big in size as compared to the roots.
  • If we take soft soil then, its roots and the grip of the plant inside the soil will get spoiled.
  • The plant won’t be able to stand straight, it will start bending after some time. If we take compact soil then it will help in keeping the plant straight.
  1. We can take 60% of garden soil, 25% construction sand, and 15% compost for its soil mixture.
  2. We should not add coco peat here plus we are keeping compost quantity also very low because both these things make the soil very soft.
  3. You can add neem cake powder, fungicides, or any insecticides also in very small quantities.

5. Temperature requirement for Areca Palm

  • The ideal temperature for an areca plant is 15-25℃.
  • If the temperature goes beyond 30 degrees and below 11 degrees, this plant goes into stress.
  • Tips of the leaves start getting brown and the growth of the plant stops there only.

6. Sunlight requirement for Areca Palm

  • Areca palm plants need bright and indirect sunlight.
  • If you have kept it at places where light is dim like stairs or corridors then, its growth would stop there only.
  • There should not be direct sunlight falling also otherwise its leaves will start turning brown.
  • In fact, areca plants which are planted on the ground and have direct sunlight also face the issue of sunburn. Their leaves also burn and become brown.
  • If you want to keep Areca in the sun, then keep her in the same sunlight that you can bear.
  • Keep these plants near windows and doors where fresh air comes along with bright and indirect sunlight.

7. Watering for Areca Palm

  • The water requirement of this plant is different in comparison to other indoor plants.
  • Areca palm likes moisture very much so if the topsoil of this plant is completely dry then, the tip of the leaves will turn brown due to underwatering.
  • Check the top layer of soil with your hand and if you notice that it does not have any moisture in it then, give water. It can become completely dry if we do not give water at that time.
  • Give water in installments, like giving one mug of water first then, after some time one more mug and keep on giving in regular intervals till the point water comes out from the bottom drainage hole.
  • If the soil is wet and still you are giving water then, there would be a problem of over-watering. It might catch fungus and pests (like mealybugs and all), plus the tips of the leaves will turn brown. Roots will also get spoiled and it will damage the whole plant.
  • One more thing, If you give water again and again in wet soil, then some white thing starts accumulating in it. It can be fungus or salt present in water.

Now, You can care for your Areca Palm

Keep Planting!!!!

Aromatic flowers for your garden

10 Aromatic Flowers for your Garden

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Welcome to the world of fragrant gardens, where enchanting scents and delightful blooms await you! As a gardening enthusiast, you understand the magic flowering plants bring to your space. From classic favourites to exotic wonders, these aromatic treasures will elevate your garden experience and fill the air with captivating fragrances.

10 Aromatic Flowers for your Garden

Get ready to embark on a journey of sensory bliss as we explore the top 10 fragrant flowering plants that will transform your garden into a fragrant oasis.

10 Aromatic Flowers for your Garden

 

1. Rose:

Rose

Ah, the timeless beauty and captivating scent of roses!

These lovely blooms are every gardener’s dream come true. With various colours and sizes to choose from, you can create your rose haven.

Must read:

Tips to care rose plant

2. Jasmine:

 

Jasmine

Imagine strolling through your garden in the evening and being embraced by the sweet fragrance of Jasmine.

Known as the “queen of the night, Mogra, Juhi, Chameli etc” Jasmine’s scent turns stronger as the sun sets.

As a homemaker, you’ll adore these evergreen climbers that bloom throughout the summer, creating a dreamy, tropical paradise right at home.

Night Jasmine:

Harshringar/ Parijat

Looking for a fragrant beauty that blooms at night? Night Jasmine, also known as Parijat or Harshingar, is your answer! The charming white flowers release a mesmerizing scent after dark; it’s the perfect addition to your outdoor space. Plus, this compact shrub fits like a charm on your balcony or patio.

Gardenia:

Gardenia

Gandhraj, or Crape Jasmine, is here to wow you with its star-shaped white flowers and captivating fragrance. From late spring to fall, these beauties bloom abundantly, adding an elegant touch to your indoor or outdoor garden. The best part? You can prune them to your heart’s content, keeping them how you like.

Plumeria:

Plumeria

Who doesn’t love a touch of the exotic in their garden? With Plumeria, better known as Champa, you’ll have the feel of a tropical paradise right at your home. These vibrant and fragrant blooms come in various colours, making your garden feel like a dreamy escape. Easy to care for, Plumeria will become your new gardening obsession.

Rangoon Creeper:

Rangoon Creeper

Madhu Malati, Prepare to be amazed by Rangoon Creeper’s colour-changing flowers, transforming from white to pink to red as they bloom. The sweet fragrance attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, creating a lively and enchanting garden. Let it climb or grow as a bush – it’s your call!

Madhu Kamini:

Madhu Kamini

Need a refreshing burst of citrusy fragrance? Madhu Kamini, or Orange Jasmine, has got you covered! With its small, white flowers and evergreen charm, it blooms all year round, turning your indoor garden into a fragrant haven.

Lavender:

Lavender

As someone who cherishes relaxation, Lavender is your best friend. Its calming fragrance will whisk you away to a world of tranquillity. With its vibrant purple spikes and compact size, you can grow it indoors and outdoors.

Tuberose:

Tuberose

Are you looking for a flower that captivates with its intense and mesmerizing scent? Rajnigandha, or Tuberose, is the answer! Its pure white flowers add a touch of elegance to your garden, and the fragrance is pure bliss. Cultivate them in containers or garden beds, and let their enchanting aroma fill your home.

Sweet Pea:

Sweet pea

Finally, we have the cheerful and sweet-scented Sweet Pea! These climbers will be a highlight in your garden, adorning trellises and arches with charming blooms. Their scented flowers are a joy to behold during spring and early summer, making you fall in love with gardening all over again.

Incorporating fragrant flowering plants into your garden is a surefire way to elevate your gardening adventure.

With Roses and Jasmine evoking timeless allure and Plumeria and Rangoon Creeper adding an exotic touch, your garden will become a paradise of delightful aromas.

So, roll up your sleeves and embrace the magic of nature as you create a fragrant sanctuary that will delight your senses and bring joy to your heart.

Happy gardening, and may your garden be a fragrant haven of beauty and tranquillity!

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How to make Mustard Cake Fertilizer: Benefits & Uses

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The mustard cake is an excellent eco-friendly organic fertilizer that offers numerous benefits for plant growth and soil nutrition.

Benefits of Mustard cake fertilizer

Mustard cake fertilizer has several benefits, including:

1. Provides nutrients:

  • Mustard cake is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are essential nutrients for plant growth. It has the potential to enhance the production capacity of plants.

2. Improves soil fertility:

  • The organic matter in the mustard cake helps improve soil fertility by increasing soil structure and water-holding capacity. It addresses nutrient deficiencies in the soil.

3. Environmentally friendly:

  • Mustard cake is an organic fertilizer and does not contain any harmful chemicals or synthetic ingredients.
  • It is a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers.

What is Mustard Cake?

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In the process of making mustard oil,

  • Mustard seeds are crushed in the machine.
  • After extracting the oil, the leftover material also called a ‘Khali’ or ‘Khal’ or ‘cake’ is obtained. This Khali is a mustard cake.
  • It is a high-protein supplement and can be used as an organic fertilizer for plants.

Natural source of NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium). It is a natural source of NPK, with a typical ratio of 4-1-1 for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Why is mustard cake fertilizer important in gardening?

1.  It is a nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

  • Everybody is aware of the fact that all types of plants (outdoor, indoor, flowering, non-flowering, or vegetables ) need nitrogen in ample amounts.

Note:

  • A deficiency of nitrogen might spoil the plant.

Mustard cake

2. Protein is needed for the growth of the plant and chlorophyll is required for the photosynthesis process. For protein and chlorophyll, nitrogen plays an important role.

3. Enhanced plant growth:

  • Mustard cake fertilizer has proven to be very beneficial for many plants, especially vegetable plants. Growth of the plants gets enhanced at a notable pace after providing this fertilizer.

How to use Mustard Cake Fertilizer at home?

Mustard cake fertilizer is easily available in the market and can be purchased once and lasts for a longer period of time. There are two methods to use it.

1. Use mustard cake fertilizer in liquid form
  • Take a small amount of cake (break the big pieces into small pieces) and

mustard cake

  • dilute it with water

musatrd cake dilute

  • Cover the vessel and keep it undisturbed for 24 hours. Always make it in a little quantity as it is very dense by nature.

  • It will dissolve in the soil itself. So, do not keep it for more than 24 hours.

Note:

  • If it is too cold, then you can keep it for one to two days, but it should not be left for more than two days in water to decompose.
  • After 24 hours, the cake will have dissolved completely.

mustard cake liquid fertilizer

  • There will be some smell of mustard cake in this liquid fertilizer.
  • Dilute the mixture with 10 times more water, which means mixing 1 part of mustard cake liquid fertilizer with 10 parts of water.

mustard cake liquid fertilizer

  • After mixing very well with a mug or jug, you can give this fertilizer to the plants.
  • It will show results after 4-5 days on the plants and would last for a longer duration.

2. Use mustard cake in powder form

  • Grind the mustard cake into a powder using a grinder.
  • In the pot, remove the top layer of soil, sprinkle the mustard cake powder, and water the soil.

musatrd cake powder

  • Additionally, the powder can be incorporated into the soil mixture to enhance its fertility.

musatrd cake powder

Important points to keep in mind while using mustard cake fertilizer in plants:

1. Do not spray mustard cake liquid fertilizer on the leaves, recommended only for the soil.

2. This fertilizer locks the moisture in the soil. Feed the plant with this when the soil is dry.

3. After giving this, give water when the soil is completely dry.

4. Mustard cake fertilizer can be given to the plants at intervals of 20-25 days.

5. The mustard cake should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. This will help to preserve the nutrients and prevent the cake from becoming rancid.

Use of Mustard Cake Fertilizer during Summer season:

The mustard cake should be applied during the growing season when the plants are actively growing and can benefit from the nutrients.

  • It’s also a good idea to avoid using it during hot, dry weather as it can burn the plants.
  • During summer months, large quantities of mustard cake should be avoided and when used, it should be diluted with additional water in its solution.

By keeping the above points in mind, you can use mustard cake fertilizer effectively to improve soil health and promote healthy plant growth.

Love plants !!

Make Your Own Garden!

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गार्डनिंग में इन 6 गलतियों से बचें

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बागवानी करते समय हम अक्सर कुछ गलतियां कर बैठते हैं, जो हमें नहीं करनी चाहिए। इससे हमारे पौधे उतने अच्छे से विकास नहीं कर पाते हैं। चाहे आप अनुभवी हों या बिगनर्स करने वाला, आपको ये कुछ बातें पता होनी चाहिए जो मैं आपको इस लेख के माध्यम से बताने जा रही हूँ।

1. “मिट्टी की गुड़ाई” की अनदेखी न करें

मिट्टी की गुड़ाई

सामान्य तौर पर, लोग अपने पौधों की वृद्धि के लिए बहुत सारे प्रयास करते हैं जैसे समय पर उर्वरक देना, ह्यूमिक एसिड या बायो एंजाइम प्रदान करना, नियमित अंतराल पर छंटाई करना और भी बहुत कुछ लेकिन वे बागवानी की बुनियादी बातें अर्थात् “मिट्टी की गुड़ाई” को अधिक महत्व नहीं देते हैं।

गुड़ाई प्रक्रिया निम्न कारणों से महत्वपूर्ण है-

  • यह मिट्टी को मुलायम बनाता है।
  • मिट्टी के पोषक तत्व ऊपर-नीचे होते रहते हैं।
  • यह अच्छा वातायन बनाए रखता है।
  • जड़ें मजबूत और स्वस्थ बनती हैं।

पौधों की सर्वोत्तम वृद्धि के लिए सप्ताह में एक बार मिट्टी की जुताई करनी चाहिए।

2. कीटनाशकों के छिड़काव की उचित तकनीक का प्रयोग न करना

पौधों पर कीटों का हमला बहुत सामान्य बात है और विशेष मौसम में मीली बग, एफिड्स, चींटियाँ, मकड़ी, घुन और कई अन्य जैसे कीड़े पनपने लगते हैं।

कीटनाशक स्प्रे
  • इनसे छुटकारा पाने के लिए कई कीटनाशक घोल उपलब्ध हैं और बनाये जाते हैं। कीड़ों से बचाव के लिए छिड़काव की उचित प्रक्रिया अपनानी होगी।
  • सबसे पहले रुई, टिशू पेपर या किसी सूती कपड़े का उपयोग करके प्रभावित पौधों से सभी कीड़ों को हटा दें। सभी पत्तियों, शाखाओं और पौधों के सभी हिस्सों को साफ करें।

  • उसके बाद, पौधों के प्रत्येक भाग, पत्तियों के किनारे, सभी शाखाओं, कलियों या फूलों पर घोल का छिड़काव करें। यदि पौधे पर एक भी कीट रह गया तो दोबारा कीट का आक्रमण होगा और समाधान की प्रभावशीलता पर प्रश्न उठेंगे।
  • इसलिए, यहां घोल अनुचित नहीं होगा बल्कि इसके लिए उचित कार्यप्रणाली का पालन करने की आवश्यकता है।
  • जब तक पौधा कीट-मुक्त न हो जाए तब तक हर दूसरे दिन उपचार करें।

3. गलत गमले की संरचना का चयन करना

सामग्री के बावजूद, गमले की संरचना बहुत मायने रखती है।

  • संकीर्ण गमलों से बचें क्योंकि जुताई, दोबारा रोपण, खाद या खाद देने और खरपतवार निकालने के समय मिट्टी को ढीला करने के लिए स्थान की आवश्यकता होती है।
  • संकरे गमलों में हमें उपयुक्त स्थान नहीं मिलता है, तो या तो गमला टूट जाएगा या पौधा खराब हो जाएगा।
  • चाहे सिरेमिक, प्लास्टिक या सीमेंट हो, लेकिन चौड़े आकार के गमले का चयन करें। मिट्टी को पर्याप्त धूप मिलेगी, जुताई आसानी से हो सकेगी और चौड़े आकार के गमलों में वातन प्रक्रिया बनी रहेगी।

4. कम्पोस्ट में रसायन मिलाना

जब घर पर कम्पोस्ट बनाई जाती है (कोई भी कम्पोस्ट जैसे- पत्तियों का कम्पोस्ट, किचन कम्पोस्ट या गाय के गोबर की कम्पोस्ट), तो स्वाभाविक रूप से इसे बनाने में 2 और 2.5 महीने लगते हैं। बैक्टीरिया और फंगस की उपस्थिति में सभी पदार्थ विघटित हो जाते हैं जो एक धीमी प्रक्रिया है।

  • कुछ लोग इसमें रसायन डालकर इस प्रक्रिया को तेज करते हैं और कम्पोस्ट 7-10 दिनों में तैयार हो जाती है, जो सही तरीका नहीं है।
  • शुद्ध जैविक खाद प्राप्त करने के लिए कोई भी रसायन नहीं मिलाना चाहिए, इसके अलावा, यदि पौधे में कोई रासायनिक रूप से प्रकट चीजें (खाद) मिलाई जाती है तो यह मिट्टी के पोषण स्तर को कम कर देगी।
  • इस खाद को डालकर उगाए गए फल, फूल या सब्जियाँ जैविक नहीं होंगी क्योंकि उनमें रसायन डाला जाएगा जो स्वास्थ्य के लिए अच्छा नहीं है।
  • कम्पोस्ट बनाने की प्रक्रिया को तेज करने के लिए इसमें जैविक या प्राकृतिक चीजें जैसे छाछ, वर्मीकम्पोस्ट, खट्टा दही या कीड़े मिलाएं। ये सभी चीजें सामग्री के सड़ने की प्रक्रिया को तेज कर देंगी।

5. पौधों को खाद नहीं देना

फूल वाले, फल देने वाले तथा सब्जियों के पौधों को नियमित अन्तराल पर खाद की आवश्यकता होती है। वे नर्सरी में सुंदर और आकर्षक दिखते हैं क्योंकि वहां उनकी उचित देखभाल की जाती है लेकिन उन्हें घर पर लाने के बाद उनमें से कई का बढ़ना बंद हो जाता है।

सरसों की खली 
  • इन पौधों को प्रत्येक 20-25 दिन में उर्वरक की आवश्यकता होती है।
  • पौधे की तेजी से वृद्धि के लिए मिट्टी के पोषक तत्व स्तर को पूरा करने के लिए पौधे को एनपीके, सूक्ष्म पोषक तत्व, या कोई अन्य जैविक खाद दिया जाना चाहिए।

6. नीम के तेल का उपयोग करने का गलत तरीका

नीम का तेल एक जैविक तेल और सबसे अच्छा कीटनाशक है लेकिन कई लोगों की शिकायत होती है कि नीम के तेल का उपयोग करने के बाद उनके पौधे जल जाते हैं। खैर, यहां समस्या नीम के तेल की नहीं है बल्कि समस्या यह है कि इसका उपयोग किस प्रकार किया गया है।

नीम के तेल का स्प्रे
  • नीम का तेल प्रबल (स्ट्रोंग) होता है इसलिए पत्तियों पर लगाने से पत्तियों के छिद्र बंद हो जाते हैं और प्रकाश संश्लेषण की प्रक्रिया रुक जाती है।
  • इससे बचने के लिए हमेशा शाम के समय नीम के तेल का छिड़काव करें और रात भर पौधे को ऐसे ही रहने दें। अगले दिन सुबह सूर्योदय से पहले पौधे को खूब पानी से अच्छी तरह धो लें।
  • नीम का तेल रात में अपना काम करेगा इसलिए सुनिश्चित करें कि नीम के तेल वाली पत्तियां धूप के संपर्क में न आएं। धोते समय तेल मिट्टी में गिर सकता है इससे कोई समस्या नहीं है।

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तुलसी के पौधे को बीज से उगायें

बीज से तुलसी का पौधा कैसे उगायें

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पौधारोपण एक कला है और बीजों से पौधे की उत्पति केवल एक कुशल बागवान द्वारा ही किया जा सकता है। तुलसी सबसे प्रिय और सर्वत्र पाया जाने वाला पौधा है। इस लेख में, तुलसी के पौधे का शौक रखने प्रत्येक व्यक्ति को बीज से पौधे को उगाने में कुशल बनाने के लिए प्रत्येक प्रमुख बिन्दुओं का विवरण दिया गया है।

बीज से तुलसी उगाने के टिप्स

1. बीज से तुलसी के पौधे को उगाने के लिए सही मौसम

बीज से पौधा उगाने के लिए आदर्श तापमान 15-25 ℃ होना चाहिए। यह न तो बहुत गर्म होना चाहिए और न ही ठंडा। आदर्श रूप से, भारत में यह तापमान सीमा एक वर्ष में तीन बार आती है।

1. वसंत ऋतु (फरवरी-मार्च): विशेष रूप से उत्तर भारत क्षेत्र के लिए।

2. मानसून ऋतु ( जून– सितम्बर)

3. शरद ऋतु के दौरान (अक्टूबर – नवम्बर): उत्तर भारत क्षेत्र के लिए अनुशंसित नहीं है क्योंकि इस समय यहां सर्दी जल्द ही शुरू हो जाएगी। कड़ाके की सर्दी में पौधा जीवित नहीं रह पाएगा।

2.तुलसी के पौधे को उगाने के लिए गुणवत्तापूर्ण बीज का चयन करना चाहिए 

  • तुलसी के पौधों में लगे भूरे रंग के सूखे फूलों को भी नए तुलसी के पौधे उगाने के लिए बीज के रूप में तोड़ा जा सकता है।

  • तुलसी के बीज पकने के बाद गहरे भूरे रंग के हो जाते हैं। ये बीज प्राकृतिक रूप से परिपक्व होने चाहिए तभी नए पौधे उगेंगे।
  • कभी-कभी, यदि पौधे को अतिरिक्त रसायन या उर्वरक खिलाए जाएं तो फूल परिपक्व हो जाते हैं। इसके अलावा, यदि पौधों को उचित धूप या पानी न मिले तो बीज भी सूख जाते हैं और परिपक्व हो जाते हैं, लेकिन फल नहीं देते।
  • बीज सावधानी से चुनें, तुलसी के किसी भी रैंडम पौधे से नहीं।
  • नर्सरी से या ऑनलाइन – अच्छी गुणवत्ता वाले बीज प्राप्त करने के लिए कई अलग-अलग ऑनलाइन प्लेटफ़ॉर्म उपलब्ध हैं।

3.तुलसी के बीज को उगाने का माध्यम

मिट्टी का मिश्रण

चिकनी मिट्टी में बीज नहीं पनपेंगे। तुलसी के पौधे को उगाने के लिए सर्वोत्तम मिट्टी का मिश्रण निम्न है-

1. स्थानीय मिट्टी: स्थानीय क्षेत्र की मिट्टी इकट्ठा करें, उसे छान लें, साफ करें और उसमें से सारा कूड़ा-कर्कट को हटा दें।

2. नीम की खली (नीम केक): नीम की खली का एक छोटा सा भाग मिट्टी में मिला दें।

3. कम्पोस्ट: मिट्टी की मात्रा की आधी मात्रा में कम्पोस्ट लें। यहां गाय के गोबर की कम्पोस्ट, रसोई की कम्पोस्ट या वर्मीकम्पोस्ट को प्राथमिकता दी जा सकती है।

4. नारियल का बुरादा: मिट्टी की मात्रा की आधी मात्रा में नारियल का बुरादा लें। यह मिट्टी में नमी के स्तर को लंबे समय तक बनाए रखने में मदद करता है।

5. रेत: मिट्टी का 1/4 भाग के बराबर रेत मिलाएं।

सभी सामग्रियों को अच्छी तरह मिला लें और इस प्रकार पौधे को उगाने का  माध्यम तैयार है।

4. तुलसी के बीज को बोने का तरीका

यदि आप कई बीज बोना चाहते हैं तो सीडलिंग ट्रे का चयन करें।

यदि ये ट्रे उपलब्ध नहीं हैं और आवश्यकता भी कम है तो बीज बोने के लिए गमलों का भी उपयोग किया जा सकता है। पौध बोने, अंकुरित करने और रोपने की प्रक्रिया दोनों के लिए समान है।

सीडलिंग ट्रे
  • सीडलिंग ट्रे को ऊपर तैयार की गई उगाने के माध्यम (ग्रोइंग मीडियम) से भरें और अच्छी तरह से पानी डालें। मिट्टी आसानी से बैठ जायेगी और सूखी नहीं होगी।
  • इसके बाद बीजों को ट्रे में उचित दूरी पर रखें।
  • बीजों को नारियल के बुरादे से या ऊपर तैयार मिट्टी के मिश्रण से ढक दें। नारियल का बुरादा लंबे समय तक नमी बनाए रखेगा, बार-बार पानी देने की जरूरत नहीं पड़ेगी।
  • अब, अंकुर ट्रे के शीर्ष पर थोड़ा पानी छिड़कें। हमेशा स्प्रे का प्रयोग करें, सीधे पानी न डालें अन्यथा बीज विस्थापित हो जायेंगे।
  • पानी देने में 2-3 दिन का अंतर रखें, ज्यादा पानी देने से पौधे में फंगस और बैक्टीरिया पैदा हो जाएंगे।
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  • सीडलिंग ट्रे को कम तेज रोशनी वाली जगह पर रखें, सीधी धूप में नहीं, अन्यथा ऊपरी परत तेजी से सूख जाएगी और बीज अंकुरित नहीं होंगे।
  • सामान्यतः बीज को अंकुरित होने में 10-11 दिन का समय लगता है।
  • लगभग 1 महीने के बाद सभी पौधों को दूसरे गमलों में स्थानांतरित किया जा सकता है क्योंकि इस बीच वे मजबूत हो जाते हैं।

5. पौधों को अलग करने की प्रक्रिया

  • धीरे से, सीडलिंग ट्रे को नीचे से दबाएं और पौधा ट्रे से मिट्टी के साथ बाहर आ जाएगा।

  • पौधे को बड़े आकार के गमले में रखें ताकि जड़ों को फैलने के लिए उचित स्थान मिल सके।
  • नये गमले में भी उगाने का समान माध्यम माध्यम रखें। पौधे उगाने के लिए अधिमानतः उसी मिट्टी के मिश्रण और नारियल के बुरादे का उपयोग करें। उन्हें संभालते समय सावधानी बरतें क्योंकि वे बहुत नाजुक और छोटे होते हैं।

  • इन गमलों को कम से कम 3-4 दिनों तक सीधी धूप में न रखें। जब वे नए गमलों में ठीक से जम जाएं तभी उन्हें धूप दिखाएं।
  • 3-4 दिन बाद इन्हें सुबह की धूप में ही रखें। सुनिश्चित करें कि पौधे को तेज़ रोशनी में रखा जाए। यदि इसे अँधेरे में रखा जाए तो यह लंबा हो सकता है।
  • जब भी ऊपरी मिट्टी सूखी हो तब पानी दें अन्यथा नियमित रूप से पानी देने की आवश्यकता नहीं है।
  • इस समय कोई उर्वरक या खाद डालने की आवश्यकता नहीं है।
  • किसी भी स्थिति में, यदि पौधों में कोई विकास नहीं हो रहा है तो गाय के गोबर या सरसों के खली के तरल खाद में पानी से मिलाकर अच्छी तरह से पतला करके दें (तरल उर्वरक की तुलना में कम से कम 10 गुना अधिक पानी के साथ पतला करें)।

10 दिनों के बाद, पत्तियां आकार में बड़ी हो जाएंगी और सभी पौधों को दूसरे बड़े आकार के गमले में स्थानांतरित किया जा सकता है।

  • पौधों को अलग करें क्योंकि अब प्रत्येक पौधे की जड़ों को ठीक से बढ़ने के लिए स्थान की आवश्यकता होती है।
  • पौधे को अधिक घना और स्वस्थ बनाने के लिए शुरू से ही काट-छांट करनी पड़ती है।
  • जैसे ही आप पौधे पर फूल देखें, उन्हें फूलों के नीचे से तोड़ लें। यदि काट-छाँट नहीं की गई तो पौधा अधिक लम्बा हो जाएगा, घना नहीं।
Pruning

तुलसी का पौधा एक पवित्र पौधा है जिसके कई औषधीय उपयोग और अनगिनत लाभ हैं। अब आप सभी उपरोक्त निर्देशों एवं सावधानियों का पालन करते हुए अपने स्थानों पर इसकी बुआई कर सकते हैं।

तुलसी का पौधा प्रकृति का सच्चा आशीर्वाद है और हम सभी इसे आसानी से प्राप्त कर सकते हैं।

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