WHAT MAKES PLANTS GROW WELL Plants are everywhere around us, but how do plants grow and what makes plants grow? There are many things plants need to grow such as water, nutrients, air, water, light, temperature, space, and time. • Water & Nutrients Like humans and animals, plants need both water and nutrients (food) to … Continue reading “WHAT MAKES PLANTS GROW WELL”
What These Elements Do for Plants Major Nutrients Nitrogen (N) is the main nutrient for strong, vigorous growth, good leaf coloUr, and photosynthesis. Plants that are almost all leaf (such as lawn grasses) need plenty of nitrogen, so the first number in fertilizers for lawns is especially high because grass must continuously renew itself after … Continue reading “WHAT THESE ELEMENTS DO FOR PLANTS”
16 ELEMENTS NECESSARY FOR PLANTS The performance of your plants is directly related to the degree of the fertility of your soil. Like humans, plants require certain elements to grow well and to remain healthy. Below is a list of elements essential for plant growth. Carbon (C) Hydrogen (H) Oxygen (O) Nitrogen (N)Phosphorus (P) Potassium (K) … Continue reading “16 ELEMENTS NECESSARY FOR PLANTS”
THE 4R’S OF FERTILIZER APPLICATION Adoption of the 4 R’s on your operation will go a long way to improve the efficiency of your nutrient applications, letting you grow maximum yields while not impacting the environment. Are you aware of the 4 R’s of effective and efficient use of fertilizer products ? Here are the … Continue reading “THE 4R’S OF FERTILIZER APPLICATION”
3 RULES FOR STARTING YOUR OWN POULTRY BUSINESS (PART 3) Are you planning to start your own poultry farm? If so, then you should enter the business well prepared by considering all of its aspects. Right from setting up some basic equipment to raising the birds and marketing your business, you have to … Continue reading “3 RULES FOR STARTING YOUR OWN POULTRY BUSINESS (PART 3)”
3 RULES FOR STARTING YOUR OWN POULTRY BUSINESS ( Part 2) Are you planning to start your own poultry farm? If so, then you should enter the business well prepared by considering all of its aspects. Right from setting up some basic equipment to raising the birds and marketing your business, you have to … Continue reading “3 RULES FOR STARTING YOUR OWN POULTRY BUSINESS ( Part 2)”
3 RULES FOR STARTING YOUR OWN POULTRY BUSINESS ( Part 2) Are you planning to start your own poultry farm? If so, then you should enter the business well prepared by considering all of its aspects. Right from setting up some basic equipment to raising the birds and marketing your business, you have to … Continue reading “3 RULES FOR STARTING YOUR OWN POULTRY BUSINESS ( Part 2)”
3 RULES FOR STARTING YOUR OWN POULTRY BUSINESS Are you planning to start your own poultry farm? If so, then you should enter the business well prepared by considering all of its aspects. Right from setting up some basic equipment to raising the birds and marketing your business, you have to take every step … Continue reading “3 RULES FOR STARTING YOUR OWN POULTRY BUSINESS”
VEGETABLE FARMING TIPS Vegetables are food crops that are high in nutrients. Everyone would want to take in fresh organic vegetables. Let us highlight on the basics of vegetable gardening or farming and planning : how to pick the right site for your garden, how to create the right size garden, and how to … Continue reading “VEGETABLE FARMING TIPS”
HOW TO GROW ONIONS ON A SMALL FARM Onions are a great crop for the small farmer. They are vegetables and play a role in a great number of recipes. You can grow your basic yellow onion, or any number of varieties, depending on your market. Planting Time: Onion sets should be planted from mid-March to … Continue reading “HOW TO GROW ONIONS ON THE SMALL FARM”
