This article throws light upon the top four new cropping systems of green house crops. The cropping systems are: 1. NFT System (Nutrient Film Technique System) 2. Floor Ebb and Flow System 3. Trough Culture 4. Rock Wool Culture. Cropping System # 1. NFT System (Nutrient Film Technique System): It is a specialized form of hydroponics. In this system, the [...]
Carnation is one of the most important cut flower of the world. It is commercially grown in many countries like Columbia, Kenya, Canary Island, Italy, Spain, Holland, U.S.A. etc. In India, earlier marguerite type of carnations were being grown as winter annual but with the introduction of Sim carnation, now these are being cultivated in many cities like Nasik, Pune, [...]
This article throws light upon the nine main steps for growing of shrubs. The steps are: 1. Soil 2. Preparation of the Ground 3. Propagation of Shrubs 4. Planting of Shrubs 5. Watering 6. Filling of Gaps 7. Irrigation 8. Weeding 9. Pruning of Established Shrubs. Step # 1. Soil: Any garden soil is suitable for growing shrubs. Height and [...]