Bignole
Mudiripoyina Bewarse Username: Bignole
Post Number: 20627 Registered: 03-2004
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Seedlings two weeks later Growing Eggplant, Peppers & Tomatoes These members of the nightshade family are very tender plants that requires a long, warm season for successful production, therefore they can be started indoors 8-12 weeks before. Plants should not be set out until all danger of frost has passed. The use of plastic mulch can increase the yield, by helping to warm the soil, by conserving moisture, and by controlling weeds. Plants may be planted in staggered double rows, 18 inches between plants in each of the staggered rows. Once fruits have begun to set, an additional side-dressing of fertilizer will help promote greater plant productivity. Use a 12-12-12 analysis fertilizer or other high nitrogen fertilizer at the rate recommended on the package The fruits of the eggplant are edible from the time they are one-third grown until ripe. Skin should be shiny; seeds inside should not be brown or hard. Harvest will continue over an extended period if the fruit are removed when they are well colored and of adequate size. The fruits of eggplant and peppers should be cut from the plants with sharp clippers. Growing gourds, cucumbers and melons Gourds, cucumbers, squash and melons are very closely related . They have a growing season of anywhere from 120-180 days, so you will want to get them started as early as possible. Sow your seeds outdoors when all frost danger has passed. Plant the seeds in full sun, about 10 to 12 inches apart where you want them to grow (they do not transplant well). The seeds will germinate more quickly if you soak them in warm water for 24 hours prior to planting. Bitter gourd seeds can additionally be nicked with a nail file before soaking to hasten germination. Gourd vines will trail along the ground if no support such as a fence or trellis is supplied, but the fruit will often be misshapen and less perfect. It is strongly recommended therefore that the gourds be grown on a strong arbor, trellis, or fence. Soil Preparation The fruit will then hang down. Gourds are heavy feeders, so add a considerable amount of manure and compost to the soil prior to planting. When your gourds are well established, additional fertilizer is probably not necessary, but you may want to occasionally feed with a water soluble low-nitrogen fertilizer like 5-10-5. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers because they will encourage leafy growth and actually delay fruit maturity. When the vine has reached about 10 feet long, you might want to snip the end to promote lateral side growth, and consequently, more fruit. The male flowers appear on the main stem, while the fruit producing female flowers will emerge from the side stems. Tmmirekkuvaithe Manchamekkali Kani Spot ki Raakudadhu Raa
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