If you find tiny white insects sticking to your plant, you must get rid of them immediately. These insects are called mealybugs and they feed on the plant leaves causing them to turn yellow. If nothing is done to control these pests, they can multiply in large numbers. Each female is capable of laying up to 500 eggs. Mealy bugs can drain the life out of your plants. They share…
When we have a vegetable garden, we have to constantly monitor and take care of our plants so that they don’t get infested by pests. When the pests are left untreated they end up killing our plants. Spraying pesticides on our plants regularly can be quite tiring. A garden that needs constant maintenance can be a lot of work over a period of time. One of the ways to control…
Photo by Milada Vigerova on Unsplash Fava beans or Broad beans is a flowering plant that belongs to the bean family Fabaceae. Fava beans are legumes, and they help fix nitrogen in the soil. So, It is also grown as a cover crop. Broad beans contain high levels of essential nutrients and minerals like Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium and Iron. Here is how to grow Fava beans in your garden. Growing…
It is quite easy to start a herb garden. Herbs grow well in moderate soil conditions and do not need much maintenance. You can grow herbs along with other plants and trees to add diversity to your gardens. There are other benefits of having a herb garden. Benefits of having a herb garden 1. It is cost-effective Herbs sold in grocery stores are quite expensive. When you grow herbs in…
Vetiver is a bunch grass that has an Indian origin. It grows well in tropical and temperate regions. Temperatures must be above 10° C for vetiver to grow. It needs full sunlight to grow well. Growing this grass in shady areas slows down its growth. It can be propagated by division. Planting vetiver grass is an effective way to control soil erosion and conserve water. It can tolerate extreme climatic…
Radish is a root vegetable that is consumed all over the world. It contains lots of antioxidants and minerals such as calcium and potassium. Some of the health benefits of radish are that it brings down blood pressure and lowers the risk of heart disease. There are several varieties of radish, most varieties can be harvested within 4 weeks. Daikon or winter radish takes about 6 to 7 weeks to…
Eggplant or brinjal is a vegetable that belongs to the family Solanaceae. It is related to other vegetables like potato, tomato and chilly. Eggplant is a tropical perennial that can grow up to 4 feet. Although eggplant has fewer nutrients it contains average levels of manganese and consuming eggplant can have certain health benefits. It is rich in antioxidants like Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Consuming eggplant can protect our…
Bitter melon or Bitter gourd is a tropical vine that belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. There are several varieties of bitter melon that vary in shape and size. This vegetable grows up to 5 feet. It grows in a warm and humid climate. It is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Folate. It contains small amounts of Potassium, Magnesium and Zinc. Bitter melon has lots of health benefits. It…
Spinach is a leafy green plant that belongs to Amarathus family. There are several varieties of spinach plants and they differ in appearance. Most of them have oval-shaped leaves. There are large leaves at the base of the stem and smaller leaves at the top.Its leaves are edible and it can be either cooked or eaten raw. Spinach plants grow up to 1 foot. It has high levels of Vitamin…
Cilantro or Coriander is a herb that is widely used in a variety of dishes. All parts of the plant (seeds, roots, and leaves) are edible. Cilantro has tons of health benefits such as protecting the body against infections and improving brain, heart, and digestive health. Homegrown Cilantro is healthier when compared to what is brought from stores. Also, Cilantro is very easy to grow. By following a few steps,…
