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How to plant Coconut tree?

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  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. Coco

Is Red Napier grass profitable for Dairy Farms?

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  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 200 tonnes of cow fodder from an acre can satisfy 10 cow / 30 goat’s   feeding   requirements . Red Napier for Dairy Farms in Tamil Nadu Red Napier after 90 days of planting Red Napier after 30 days of planting How to irrigate Red Napier farms

Is Super Napier grass good for Dairy Cows?

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  Super Napier is a high yielding  green fodder  and has protein content ranging from 16% to 18% Super Napier can  yield   180 to 200 tonnes per acre per year They grow up to a high height 12 feet to 15 feet Super Napier has high   crisp   leaves . Super Napier can be harvested six to eight times a year depending upon the soil   fertility Roots around the nodes can   quickly   grow . 75 days old Super Napier plants can be fed to chickens , ducks , horses and rabbits Super Grass is very  palatable  because the stalks are tender It has a  wide range  of adaptability so that many farmers can benefit from it. Harvesting is done at intervals of 60 to 70 days . First harvest, however, is made  three months  from planting. Then  succeeding  harvests are every 60 to 70 days . The stalks are cut  close  to the ground, and in no time, new shoots or ratoon will come out . Super Napier grass for

What is Humic Acid Liquid Fertilizer?

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  Humic acid is derived from decomposed remains of organic life , residues and   microbial   cells with physical, chemical and  biological   processes and it improves the efficiency of phosphate fertilizers Humic acid neutralizes acidic and alkaline soils and regulates  pH-value   of soils . Also they Improve and optimizes uptake of nutrients and water holding capacity. They  stimulates  plant growth with its rich organic and mineral substances Humic acid is also a powerful growth   promoter . They stabilizes nitrogen and improves nitrogen efficiency, thereby making it an ideal additive with compost . Humic acid is best applied when  preparing   the soil for gardening . Add 1 liter of Humic acid in  200 ltr water  and Mix the water well before sending the water in the drip pipe line . You can also spray the solution on the underside of the plant leaves . Either way works to  boost   plant   health  and ensure  wonderful   yield Humic

How do you apply organic fertilizer Tapioca plants?

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  Cow Dung Manure is required in the soil for optimal growth of Tapioca plants. Tapioca require both  micro   and   macro   nutrients  to get good yields and best manure will be cattle compost. This manure will restore the fertility of the soil. It will also enhance the water holding capacity of the soil and add essential nutrients such as  Nitrogen ,  Phosphorus ,  Potassium ,  Vitamins  and  proteins  for the soil. This compost is a  nature   friendly ,  non-toxic  and best organic fertilizer for organic Tapioca farming. Apply  12 tonne  of cow dung compost for once acre of Tapioca farm for better yield. Cattle compost is a  highly   nutrient  organic fertilizer and it  promotes  the growth of the Tapioca plants to a greater extent. Compared to other organic fertilizer, cow dung compost is the  most   powerful   fertilizer  and it has high level of living  micro -​ organisms  that are required for optimal growth of the plants. How   to   fertilize   Ta

How much Super Napier grass stems can be planted per acre?

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  Super Napier is a  high  yielding green fodder. Super Napier can  yield  180 to 200 tonnes per acre per year We can  plant  10,000 stems to 12,000 stems per acre Its leaf  length  are 6 – 8 cm broad. They  grow  up to a high height 12 feet to 15 feet Super Napier has high  crisp  leaves. They have high leaf  stem  rate Super Napier can be  harvested  eight times a year The yield is made in a short  period  of time. Roots  around the nodes can quickly grow. How to plant Super Napier grass stems Super Napier grass after 30 days of planting for Dairy Farming Super Napier after 45 days for Dairy Farming in Tamil Nadu Super Napier grass after 75 days of planting Super Napier farming – Planting to Harvesting

Is Super Napier grass good for Buffalo ?

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  Super Napier grass is an  improved  fodder grass that produces a lot of  high-protein  forage. Super Napier grass has 16% to 18% proteins with  high  yield. Gives  double  the amount of proteins and yield when compared to our  regular  green fodders. Super Napier can yield 180 to 200 tonnes per  acre  per year Super Napier can be harvested  eight times  a year First harvest can be done after  75 days Subsequent  harvest can be done after every  45 days 60 days old  chopped  and fed to cattle’s like Buffaloes, cows etc How to plant and grow Super Napier Super Napier after 30 days of planting How to irrigate Super Napier grass farms Super Napier grass after 45 days of planting Super Napier after 75 days of planting Super Napier Planting to Harvesting

What are the benefits of Red Napier grass?

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  Red Napier is a  multi-cut  hybrid green fodder grass that can be used for animals like  Cow , Buffalo,  Goat , Sheep, Pig,  Poultry . They are  rich  source of starch, protein and  edible oil . Red Napier grass has 18% proteins with  high  yield. Gives  double  the amount of proteins and  yield  when compared to our  regular  green fodders. Red Napier produces good quality  herbaceous  fodder and is highly  palatable . Providing sufficient  quantities  of fodder to the milch animals will increase of  milk  production of the animals 90 days old Red Napier grass ready for harvesting How to plant and grow red napier grass Red Napier after 30 days of planting How to grow and Fertilize Red Napier

What are the Do’s and Dont’s for Terrace gardening ?

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  If you’re ready to get started on your own rooftop  landscape  and  garden , here’s what you’ll need to do. Before you begin, make sure you have  permission  from your landlord and that you have all of the  necessary  permits to grow a roof garden. Also  ensure  that the terrace has necessary water proofing so that there will not be any water  seepage  onto the building. Use lightweight potting soil like  cocopeat  instead of traditional soil to  reduce  the amount of weight on the roof. Stock up on  seeds , small shrubs, and  herbs  for your garden. Don’t forget to purchase some organic  fertilizer  and  pesticides . If you’re growing a  container  garden, choose lightweight pots for your  outdoor  plants rather than heavy ones made of  concrete  or ceramic. Don’t forget to buy some  handy  gardening tools such as gloves, a  spade , a trowel , and a good pair of gardening shears . Make sure that right pesticides are used in the rooftop garden to contro

How long does a Coconut tree take to produce Coconuts?

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  Coconut tree will start  flowering after 3 to 5 years  depending on the variety of the Coconut Tree. Tender coconut can be  harvested after 7 to 8 months . The nuts can be harvested using  coconut climbers Coconut will mature after twelve months and they can be harvested at the  interval of 30-45 days The well developed nuts should be harvested  one month earlier to full maturity .  Average 150 to 200 nuts  can be harvested per tree/year On an average, we can have  eight harvests , though the coconut palm produces  inflorescence  every month   How to plant coconut tree Coconut Tree after 18 months of planting Harvesting Coconut Trees in the farm