Pistachio Growing Guide

Pistachios are grown for its edible nuts and pistachio tree is a small to medium sized tree with a branching main stem and a spreading growth habit. It can reach up to 20 feet height in wild conditions and up to 10 feet in cultivated conditions. Pistachio is one of the culinary nuts grown in most of the countries and belongs to the cashew family. These nuts are the lowest calorie of the nuts, but they are rich in phytosterols, antioxidants, unsaturated fat, carotenoids, vitamins and minerals and fiber. It is uncertain where pistachio nut trees originated but probably originated from Middle East and Central Asia. Pistachios belong to the family of “Anacardiaceae and genus of "Pistacia". Basically pistachio trees are either male or female. However, both are required to produce a crop. Usually the nuts are produced on the female trees where as male trees provide the pollen to fertilize the female tree flowers. Pistachio trees take longer time to get into production stage. Pistachio nuts have excellent demand both locally and internationally. One can obtain decent profits if they are grown in right climate by following good farming practices. Continue reading here.

Hibiscus Growing Guide

Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae and one of the beautiful flower plants that can reach  up to 15 feet height and 6 feet wide. The flowers of hibiscus plant up to 6" in diameter and occur in many colors. This plant has medium-sized glossy green leaves with large flowers of a tropical appearance. Hibiscus flower colours range from yellow to peach to red. There are many improved varieties of hibiscus available in multi-colours. These flower plants can be grown in pots, containers, open fields even in greenhouse and polyhouse. For proper growth and quality of flowers, it requires constant moisture presence. Hibiscus flowers can be grown in all seasons where abundant water and sun shine is available. The scientific name of the hibiscus is "rosa-sinensis" meaning “Chinese Rose”.. Hibiscus has good uses and benefits. The tea made out of hibiscus flowers is very famous throughout the world. Hibiscus is also used in herbal medicines and cosmetics. With proper plant care, management and good marketing strategies, it can be a profitable commercial cultivation. Most of the people in India grow these flowers in pots or containers for decorative purpose.To Read More about Hibiscus Farming Click here.

Raspberry Farming Guide

Raspberries are delicious, nutritious edible fruits naturally inclined to grow in colder climatic zone, though they can be grown in most of the zones. Raspberries are cultivated for the fresh fruit market and for commercial processing into individually quick frozen fruit, puree, juice, or as dried fruit used in a variety of culinary products. Growing raspberries are fun and increasing in popularity. These fruits can be handpicked and will be matured soon after strawberries and just before blueberries. The full crop of raspberries can be expected from third year of planting and these trees are productive for 10 to 15 years. Raspberries belong to the family of “rose” and genus of “rubus”. Raspberries can be grown in pots, containers and backyards. One can expect decent profits proper gardening practices and farming methods. If the cultivation of raspberry is intended for commercial purpose, proper soil testing and other measures should be carried out. Raspberries are excellent source of nutrition and health benefits. To read More about Raspberry growing, Click Here. 

Rosemary Growing Information

Rosemary is a perennial evergreen shrub essential oil crop that may reach a height up to 3 meters. Rosemary belongs to the family of "Labiatae" and its scientific name is "Rosmarinus officinalis". Rosemary can be grown all over the world. However, cool regions are best for its cultivation in India. Rosemary plant has woody trunk and linear leaves with highly aromatic. Rosemary is native to Mediterranean region. Rosemary has excellent medicinal properties and its oils are very popular. Oil glands are found in ventral side of the plant leaves. Rosemary even used in ayurvedic medicines. As herbal use is growing day by day, its cultivation has an excellent commercial value. Rosemary can be grown in pots, greenhouses, nursery beds and even in back yards. One can get decent profits with proper crop management practices and marketing strategies. Cultivars (varieties) for superior oil quality are the best choice for a commercial cultivation of rosemary. Stems, leaves and flowers are main parts used in rosemary plant for oil extraction. The oil of rosemary, distilled from the flowering tops, nearly all the commercial oil is distilled from the stem and leaves of the plant before it is in flower. There is a good international market for the rosemary oil. Continue to read Here.

Safed Musli Farming Guide

Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum L.)  is a medicinal tuberous root herbal plant, with small, usually white flowers, produced on sparse panicles up to 120 cm long. Basically this plant is found in forest areas. This plant has excellent ayurvedic properties. This can be grown throughout India and the botanical name of musli is "hlorophytum tuberosum". This crop is perfect for commercial cultivation as it has very good demand in the market. The growing method of musli is very easy and anyone who has no experience of farming can go for it. Musli plant belongs to the family of "Asparagaceae" and genus of "Chlorophytum". One can expect decent profits in commercial safed musli farming with good crop management practices.

Health Benefits of Safed Musli:- Usually this herb root is used in ayurvedic medicines and the following are some of the health benefits of safed Musli root.

·         Safed musli used for therapeutic application in Ayurveda, Unani and Allopathic medicines.

·         Safed musli used as a curative for physical weakness and many illnesses.

·         Safed Musli is full of antioxidants and also vitamin C.

·         Safed musli used as a curative for natal and post-natal problems.

·         Safed musli used as an aphrodisiac agent and vitalizer.

·         Safed Musli increases good HDL cholesterol and decreases bad or LDL cholesterol.

·         Safed musli used as an effective alternative to The Indian Herbal Aphrodisiac.

·         Safed musli used as an immunity-improving drug.

·         Safed musli used as a remedy for diabetes.

·         Safed musli used as a remedy for arthritis.

·         Safed musli is also good for reducing stress and depression.

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Fennel Seed Cultivation

Fennel is a stout and aromatic plant crop which is commercially cultivated as an annual herb. Fennel is used in culinary (cooking) and in medicines as well. Fennel belongs to the family of "Apiaceae"  and genus of "Foeniculum". Fennel is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. This plant indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean but has become widely naturalized in many parts of the globe. Fennel is a highly aromatic and flavourful herb that can reach up to 2.5 meters height.  India is the top producer of fennel seeds in the world. One can get decent profits by going for fennel seed production by selecting high yielding variety and following good farm management practices. Continue reading Here.

Ashwagandha Growing guide

Ashwagandha or Asgand is an erect growing, branching shrub with a normal height of 1.4 to 1.5 meters. This plant grows well in dry and sub-tropical regions. Ashwagandha is a hardy and drought tolerant plant. Ashwagandha is also known as “Indian ginseng” or “poison gooseberry” or “winter cherry “and it is a native medicinal plant grown all over north-western and central parts of India. Ashwagandha herb is an important ancient plant whose roots have been used in Indian traditional systems of medicine such as ayurveda and unani. Ashwagandha herb belongs to the family of “Solanaceae” and genus of “Withania” and its scientific name is  "Withania somnifera". Ashwagandha leaves are dull green, elliptic, usually up to 10 to 12 cm. long. Usually, the flowers are small, green and bell-shaped. The ripe fruit is usually in orange-red colour. Commercial cultivation of Ashwagandha will have decent profits provided there are good farm management practices in place and proper marketing model built. Parts used are plant root and leaf seed. To read more Click here.