Soybeans or Soya-beans are legumes grown for their nutritious bean. It is native to East Asia and a lot of products can be made from these beans. Some of the products include Milk, Tofu, Soy sauce and Bean paste. Soybeans are high in proteins, vitamins and minerals. Soybeans are not frost-tolerant, they should be grown during the warm summer months. The optimum temperature needed for Soybeans to grow is between…
The monsoon or rainy season is the best time to grow root crops and leafy vegetables. The climatic conditions during the rainy season help them to grow faster and produce good yields. Apart from root crops and leafy vegetables, certain other vegetables also grow well. These vegetables need at least 5 to 6 hours of sunlight every day. Best vegetables to grow in rainy season 1.Carrots The best time to…
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.A garden that needs constant maintenance can be a lot of work over a period of time. One of the ways to control pests in the garden is by growing plants that attract beneficial…
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 Conditions for fava beans Fava beans…
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. Benefits of having a herb garden 1. It is cost-effective Herbs sold in stores are quite expensive. When you grow herbs in your garden, you don’t have to buy herbs from the…
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. 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 mature. This vegetable germinates soon and it is easy to plant radish especially if you are a beginner. Growing conditions for…
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. Growing conditions for eggplant Eggplant is easy to grow in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows…
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. Growing Conditions for bitter melon It is easy…
