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How to grow, care and harvest Dragon Fruit ?

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How to propagate Dragon Fruit plants: Dragon fruit or Pitaya grows well in warm-winter climates They can be propagated from seeds and also from stem cuttings but the best way to propagate is from stem cuttings. Propagating from seeds to fruit production make take seven years To propagate stem cuttings, obtain a 6 to 15 inch stem segment. After that, dip the cutting into a root hormone and then plant directly in the garden or in a well-draining soil in a container. Water the cuttings thoroughly to allow the soil to settle It may take a few weeks for them to begin generating roots and you start to see new top growth as well. Once these develop roots, we’ll transplant them to larger pots closer to concrete pillar or post for support Irrigation for Dragon Fruit plants: Dragon fruit plants require less water compared to other plants. Under normal conditions, Dragon Fruit plants should be watered about once every two weeks However during flowering, fruit development and hot dry climatic...

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How to grow, care and harvest Lemon?

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How to plant Lemon: Lemons can be grown in all types of soils. Light soils having good drainage are best for lemon cultivation. Lemon plants can grown from seeds and also from saplings If you can propagate the seeds directly in soil, or in a plastic grow bag. Cut open your Lemon and then remove a seed. The seeds should stay moist when buried. Place the seed about half an inch below the center of the grow bag, and then irrigate them. Seeds will start germinating in weeks time and will develop new leaves. You can transplant the plants after 6 to 1 year or when several roots peek through the drainage holes of the grow bag. Water the tree thoroughly to allow the soil to settle Irrigation for Lemon: Lemon trees require weekly watering during normal days and during rainy season you may not need irrigation. If the lemon tree are over watered, their leaves will turn yellow and drop off. Use drip irrigation to keep plants consistently and evenly watered Once mature, lemon trees develop more...

How to grow, care and harvest Muskmelon

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How to plant Muskmelon: Muskmelons do best in well-draining soil that’s a mix between loamy and sandy Fertilize the soil with aged manure or compost before planting the seeds Mulching the planting site with black plastic to warm the soil ahead of planting, hinder weed growth and keep developing fruits clean. Seeds should be planted in one inches deep and about 3 feet apart. Irrigate the area when you are finished planting Irrigation for Muskmelon: Muskmelon plants needs at least 1-2 inches of water per week Use drip irrigation to keep plants consistently and evenly watered Be careful not to overwater your plants, as this can cause your melons to rot. Ensure Mulching around the plants can help to retain moisture Reduce watering once fruits are growing Fertilizer for Muskmelons: Muskmelon plants produce male and female flowers separately on the same plant. They often begin producing male flowers several weeks before the females appear. Fertilize the Muskmelon plants immediately aft...

How and when to harvest Star Fruits

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How To Grow Mango – Planting, Care & Harvest

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Mango trees grow best in tropical and warmer subtropical climates They trees grow well in sunny spot with loose, well-draining soil Mulching the planting site with black plastic to warm the soil ahead of planting, hinder weed growth and keep developing fruits clean. Seeds should be planted in one inches deep and about 3 feet apart. Irrigate the area when you are finished planting Irrigation for Mango: Mango trees have some drought tolerance. It’s best to water whenever the top couple inches of soil dries out, but do not let the soil soggy Use drip irrigation to keep plants consistently and evenly watered Ensure Mulching around the plants can help to retain moisture and reduce weeds Reduce watering once fruits are growing Fertilizer for mango: Mango trees don’t need a lot of fertilizer.. However slow-release balanced fertilizer can be applied to the soil for better yield. Key nutrients for mango production are nitrogen (N), potassium (K), calcium (Ca) and boron (B). These 4 nutrien...

How To Grow Oranges: Planting, Care & Harvest

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Orange trees thrive in loamy, rich, well-draining soil. When planting these trees, make of pit of size 2′ x 2′ and keep it aside for 2 days Fertilize the soil with aged manure or compost before planting the seeds Keep the sapling at 1 feet depth and cover them with the removed soil Mulch the planting site with black plastic to warm the soil ahead of planting, hinder weed growth Irrigate the area when you are finished planting Irrigation for Orange: Orange plants needs at least 1-2 inches of water per week Use drip irrigation to keep plants consistently and evenly watered Be careful not to overwater your plants, as this can cause your root rot. Ensure mulching around the plants can help to retain moisture Reduce watering once fruits are growing Fertilizer for Orange: Adding fertilizer or manure at the right time gives the trees all the nutrients required for optimal growth of the Orange tree For young trees, start with a small amount of cattle compost or 100 gram of Bio-fertilizer ...