Portulaca / Purslane / Table Rose / Moss Rose care and maintenance

Moss rose / Table rose is a drought tolerant annual plant. Cold sensitive. It is cultivated throughout the world for it’s colorful flowers and foliage. The blooms are orange, pink, purple, yellow, red, white, and multiple colors. Plants grow as succulent foliage. Portulaca has narrow leaves and Purslane has broad leaves. Portulaca / Purslane neverContinue reading “Portulaca / Purslane / Table Rose / Moss Rose care and maintenance”

Steps to Grow Sacred Lotus @ Terrace Garden

Lotus is our national flower. (India) Lotus can be grown from seeds or from tubers. But, lotus grown from seeds, will not flower in their first year. Lotus seeds will starts it’s germination after 7 – 10 days Lotus pond requires proper sun light (Minimum 5 hours per day) Cement / plastic ponds can beContinue reading “Steps to Grow Sacred Lotus @ Terrace Garden”

Terrace / Kitchen Garden Beginners Guideline

Pandemic Corona has diverted our routine. Most of the gardening lovers likes to start their organic garden. Before starting your garden, please think twice, is it possible to spend 10 – 30 minutes a day for your garden maintenance? If you say yes, then proceed. Explore with few easily growing plants.. Gain your Experience.. ExpandContinue reading “Terrace / Kitchen Garden Beginners Guideline”

Management of healthy plants from pests and diseases

Terrace garden, Balcony garden and Garden around the housing premises are susceptible for pest and diseases than plants at field. Don’t worry. You are creating a micro biodiversity in your context. Every creatures in this planet has their own space for their growth. Most of the insects even help us in farming. https://saaiacademy.in/2020/09/20/insect-friends-to-garden-beneficial-insects/. Some timesContinue reading “Management of healthy plants from pests and diseases”

Insect Friends to garden (Beneficial Insects)

No need to worry on all insects which visit to garden. Like harmful pest, lot of beneficial insects help the farmer to get good yield. Insect friends act as a pollinator, predator and Parasitoids. Some friends improves your soil health also. Pollinator: Honey bees, butterflies and some beetles supports for transfer of pollen from maleContinue reading “Insect Friends to garden (Beneficial Insects)”

Coriander / Cilantro / Dhania Growing tips

Selection of quality seeds (Seeds without hole). Coriander fruit has two seeds. So, split the fruit into two portion without disturbing the seeds. Each portion will grow. Perfect combo of pot mixture – refer https://saaiacademy.in/2020/09/17/pot-mixture-composition-for-vegetables-flowers-and-greens-2/ induce your seed germination. Make a row by using stick and sow the seeds in equal distance and cover theContinue reading “Coriander / Cilantro / Dhania Growing tips”