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SWEET WILLIAMS GROWING GUIDE

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  The majority of Sweet William plants are cultivated from seeds. Even in the garden, they can be transplanted. Because they grow bushy and compact, these plants are ideal for planting in containers and pots. Because these plants bloom in the summer and spring, the optimum time to plant them is after the last frost has passed. There are two methods for growing them here. You can either sow the seeds directly in your garden or grow them first in a pot and then move the seedlings outside. If you’re growing it outside, make sure to spread the seeds at a depth of one-eighth of an inch and cover them with a light coating of soil. Because these plants cannot resist frost, this should be done after the frost period has gone. Within 10 to 15 days of seeding, the seeds should begin to germinate. Transplant the seedlings to your outside garden once they have germinated. Sweet Williams prefers to thrive in full sun, but they may tolerate some mild shade as wel...

Growth Stages of Brinjal Plant

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  Brinjal plant is also known as eggplant. Scientific name of the brinjal plant is Solanum melongena. Brinjal plant is a vegetable plant and is mainly grown in summer. There are basically eight growth stages of brinjal plants that have been discussed in this article in detail. Seed This is the first stage of a brinjal plant which is a seed. The seeds of these plants are small and have a smooth texture. They are round in shape and are white to brown colored. The seeds of these plants should be dry and mature in order to germinate properly. Young seeds have a very low germination percentage. One fruit can produce approximately more than 40 seeds. Germinating This is the second stage of a brinjal plant . In this stage healthy mature seeds will start germinating, when given proper growing conditions. Young seedling This is the third stage of a brinjal plant . In this phase the seeds have just started germinating. More care is needed by the plant at this stage as they have soft s...

Some Tips and Varieties of Okra

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The Scientific name of Okra is Abelmoschus esculentus from the Malvaceae family. It has other names too such as Ladies finger or Bhindi.  This plant belongs to tropical and subtropical regions where the temperature remains warm. These are native to Asia and Africa.  Okra is a flowering plant and usually grown as a vegetable, but it can also be grown as a decorative plant that literally gives a bold statement to the outdoor space. Okra is a rich source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fibers and carbohydrates and helps in curing diabetes as well.   Tips for growing Okra Here are some basic tips that help to get more yield from the plant and grow them healthier. Always sow your okra seeds during the evening as it will result in more healthy growth of the plants. They are basically self pollinating plants.  Regular harvesting of okra pods enhances more pod production and also prunes the lower leaves to get more yield as well.  You can check whether the vegetable i...

Some Amazing Benefits of Coriander

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  Coriander or you can call it Cilantro, Chinese Parsley or Dhaniya (in India) as well possess some amazing health benefits.  Scientifically it is called Coriandrum sativum. So basically, coriander is the name of the seeds and Cilantro is the name of the leaves . Corianders are a versatile herbs that are used in many cuisines and dishes such as soups, salads, curries, pasta etc  Both the leaves and the seeds are used in various dishes. The seeds are used in powdered form or else in dried form.    Coriander seeds help greatly in the digestion process. In this article I have listed down some amazing health benefits of Cilantro/ Coriander.  Helps in promoting digestion Coriander seeds are great for boosting your digestive system and maintaining your gut health. The oils present in the seeds help them to do so. It also helps in increasing appetite. Helps in fighting infections Coriander may help fight salmonella and other foodborne illnesses due to its antimi...