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Growing guava trees can be a rewarding experience. Guava is a tropical fruit that thrives in warm climates and provides nutritious fruit for consumption and sale. I will guide you through the essential steps and techniques to master guava tree cultivation. This guide focuses on practical advice suitable for farmers, dairy farmers, and home gardeners in Tamil Nadu who want to adopt sustainable and…

Starting tomato plants indoors is a practical way to get a head start on the growing season. It allows you to control the environment and protect young seedlings from harsh weather. This guide will walk you through the steps to successfully plant tomato seeds indoors, ensuring healthy plants ready for transplanting. How to Plant Tomato Seeds Indoors To begin, gather your materials: tomato…

Organic farming offers a sustainable way to grow crops and raise livestock without relying on synthetic chemicals. It focuses on maintaining soil health, conserving water, and promoting biodiversity. I will explain effective organic farming methods that help improve productivity while protecting the environment. These methods suit farmers, dairy farmers, and home gardeners in Tamil Nadu who want…

Organic farming is gaining momentum in Tamil Nadu. More farmers and home gardeners want to grow crops without harmful chemicals. One key part of this shift is using natural pest control methods. Among these, organic pesticides play a vital role. They help protect plants while keeping the soil and environment healthy. I want to share clear, practical information about organic pesticides and their…

Planting Avocado: In humid tropical regions like South India, West Indian or West Indian–hybrid varieties perform best due to their heat tolerance. Grafted avocado plants are highly recommended because they start bearing fruits much earlier than seed-grown trees. Avocado trees thrive in mild temperatures (15–30°C) and must be protected from frost or extremely cold winds. Choose well-drained…

Organic farming offers a sustainable way to grow crops and raise livestock without relying on synthetic chemicals. It focuses on maintaining soil health, conserving water, and promoting biodiversity. For farmers, dairy farmers, and home gardeners in Tamil Nadu, adopting organic methods can improve crop quality, reduce costs, and protect the environment. In this post, I will share essential…

Select healthy saplings Age: 6–12 months old Look for strong roots and 4–5 green leaves. Prepare the pit Dig a pit about 60 × 60 × 60 cm. Mix topsoil with compost or farmyard manure. Remove the cover If saplings are in polybags, carefully cut and remove the cover. Avoid damaging roots while removing. Planting Place the sapling upright in the pit. Fill soil around roots firmly but…

To grow and care for lemon plants, use well‑drained loamy soil, plant in a warm sunny location, water regularly but avoid waterlogging, apply balanced fertilizers, prune for shape and airflow, and protect against pests with natural sprays like neem oil. Harvest fruits when they turn bright yellow and firm Climate: Lemons thrive in warm, dry climates with temperatures between…

Organic farming offers a sustainable way to grow crops and raise animals. It avoids synthetic chemicals and focuses on natural processes. I want to share lessons from Rehoboth Organic Farms. Their experience shows how organic farming can succeed in Tamil Nadu. This post explains practical steps and ideas you can use on your farm or garden. Understanding Organic Farming Success Stories Organic…

Using natural methods to improve soil and plant health is essential for sustainable farming and gardening. I have found that switching to organic fertilizers offers many advantages. These benefits help maintain soil quality, increase crop yield, and protect the environment. In this post, I will explain the top benefits of using organic fertilizers and provide practical advice for farmers, dairy…

Starting a garden at home can be a rewarding experience. It allows you to grow fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers right outside your door. Gardening also helps improve the environment and supports sustainable living. In this post, I will guide you through the essential steps and knowledge you need to begin your home garden successfully. Understanding Home Gardening Basics Home gardening…

Soil Requirement: Grows best in loamy, fertile, and well-drained soil Soil should be rich in organic matter Avoid: Heavy clay soils cause waterlogging Very sandy soils poor nutrient retention Pit Preparation: Dig planting pits of 2 ft × 2 ft × 2 ft Leave the pit open for 2 days Improves soil aeration Reduces soil-borne pests and harmful organism Planting Steps: Fill the…

Advantages of Super Napier grass are as follows: 1. High Yield & Fodder Security Exceptional yield: Produces 350–400 tons per acre per year under ideal management. Multiple harvests: Allows 3-4 cuttings annually, ensuring uninterrupted fodder supply. High biomass production: Dense growth offers far more green fodder than traditional grasses. 2. Improved Dairy Productivity Highly nutritious…

Super Napier is a triple win for farmers: high-yield fodder for animals, soil and water conservation for the land, and renewable energy potential for sustainability Key Benefits of Super Napier Grass: Exceptional Yield Produces 350–400 tons/acre/year in optimal conditions. Offers 7–8 harvests annually, ensuring year-round fodder security. High Nutritional Value Crude protein up to 18%,…

First select a good quality coconut sapling which is more than 8 months old.

Adopt a spacing of 25′ x 25′ (7.5 x 7.5 m) with 175 plants/ha.

For planting in field border as a single row, adopt 20′ spacing between plants.

Dig pit size of 3’ x 3′ x 3′.

In the pits, fill the pit to a height of two feet (60 cm) with compost, cocopeat, common salt and sand mixed in equal proportions.

At the center of the pit, remove the soil mixture and plant the seedling after removing all the roots. 

Press the soil well around the seedling and provide the seedling with shade by using coconut leaves or palmy leaves.

Keep the pits free from weeds.

Remove soil covering the collar region.

As the seedlings grow and form stem, fill up the pits gradually by cutting the sides.

Proper supply of moisture either through well distributed rainfall or irrigation and sufficient drainage are essential for coconut.

Coconut sapling for planting

2 Kg Cocopeat to maintain moisture

2 Kg Cow Dung Compost to promote growth

2 Kg Neem oil cake powder to protect roots

1 Kg Common Salt to protect the plant

Fill the pit with garden soil completely

Irrigate the soil regularly

First select a good quality coconut sapling which is more than 8 months old. Adopt a spacing of 25′ x 25′ (7.5 x 7.5 m) with 175 plants/ha. For planting in field border as a single row, adopt 20′ spacing between plants. Dig pit size of 3’ x 3′ x 3′. In the pits, fill the pit to a height of two feet (60 cm) with compost, cocopeat, common salt and sand mixed in equal proportions. At the center…

Red Napier is high yielding fodder grass and can yield 200 tonnes per acre per year

First harvest can be done after 90 to 120 days of planting.

There after, succeeding harvests are every 60 days.

Red Napier grass has 18% proteins with high yield of cattle fodder among all grass varieties.

Gives double the amount of proteins and yield when compared to CO4, CO5 fodders