A Guide to Bonsai Tree Growing

What is Bonsai? Well, Bonsai is a Japanese art form using trees planted or grown in containers or pots. Penjing is the culture of art originated in China. In other words, The Japanese art of "Bonsai" said to be originated from the Chinese practice of penjing. As you know Bonsai trees are grown with the purpose to resemble real life trees and currently Bonsai trees are grown in most parts of the world. Most people believe that a Bonsai tree represents peace, balance & harmony. The great advantage of growing Bonsai plants is that it requires little space like window space or balcony.
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Top Agriculture Courses in India

Introduction Of Agriculture Courses in India: Well, as we all know India is agriculture based country, it is essential to pursue agricultural education to boost the country’s economy. Apart from this, to reach the demand in food sector, it needs more research orented programs in agricultue sector. Indian population is growing very fast, but agriculture related products are not reaching the demand, this make us to think and opt out for agriculture realted courses which will have great demand in coming days. Usually, once agriculture degree or course is completed, you can find a job in Food Science & Technology, Agriculture Unversities (As a research scholar or staff),  Dairy Farming, Agricultural Marketing, State and Central Horticulture department, Agriculture/Forest Departemnt and other such related fields.

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Guggul Farming Guide

What is Guggulu? Guggulu is obtained from Indian Bdellium or Gum Guggul tree. It is an oleo gum 'resin' exuded by plant during summer months (April to May in India). To obtain resin, circular incisions should be  made on the main stem. Through these incisions, aromatic fluid exudes that quickly solidifies to form golden brown or reddish brown agglomerate. The dried resin will have a bitter taste and a balsamic odour. This is being termed as  "guggulu: and is used for medicinal purpose. Guggul is a shrub (small tree) which can reach height of 12 feet with thin paper bark. 

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Panchakavya Preparation and its use in Farming

What is Panchagavya? Well, it is nothing but a bio-fertilizer or organic growth stimulant made from natural ingredients to promote plant growth and safeguard the soil micro-organisms. Why should we use this? Using Panchagavya in farming, it preserves the reproductive and regenerative capacity of the soil, good plant nutrition, and sound soil management, produces nutritious food rich in vitality which has resistance to diseases. This also plays important role in animal health and human health. As consumers are showing lot of interest in organic farming as current agriculture sector is full of chemicals and pesticides. 

Gladiolus Flower Growing Guide

Gladiolus is perennial cormous flowering plants belong to Iridaceae family. The name "Gladiolus" is derived from the Latin word "Gladius", meaning "sword", for the shape of its leaves. This is one of most beautiful flowers blossom from October to March in plains and June to September in hills (Indian zones). These plants can be grown both in pots and beds as long as proper sunlight is present (minimum of 10 hours sunlight required for well blooming) . Gladiolus plants grow very well in warm climatic conditions. Gladioli are half-hardy in temperate climatic conditions and these plants grow from rounded, symmetrical corms that are bonded with several layers of brownish tunics. 

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Seed Treatment Methods and Its Importnace

Well, why we need seed treatment before sowing any crop? Because we require healthy, (disease free) and high yielding crop. Even though we select quality seeds, it is advised to go through seed treatment process for better germination and to prevent from seed and soil borne diseases. Seeds can be treated with chemicals or natural bio-products. In the following write-up, let us discuss more about seed treatment process along with various crops. 

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Palmarosa Farming information

Palmarosa is tropical perennial grass which is being cultivated for its oil that smells like rose fragrance. It is perennial plant thrives well in tropical and humid climatic conditions. This plant grows wild in some parts of India. Palmarosa is also known as Indian Rosha or Motia or Tikhadi, This perennial grass plant is native to South East Asia, especially India. Palmarosa used in perfumery, food flavouring and pharmaceutical industries. As we know the fact that the demand for aroma industry increasing day by day, farmers are now looking for commercial production of Palmarosa crop. By adopting proper crop cultivation practices, one can obtain decent profits. The following write-up details about package practices of Palmarosa cultivation. Read more : Here.