Rashtriya Krishi (English)

Zahoor Ahmed ¹, N. A. Ganai ², Nageena Nazir ³, Prabjhit Kaur ⁴

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (SKUAST-K), Kupwara (J&K), IN
2 Division of Horticulture, (SKUAST-K), Wadura Sopore (J&K), IN
3 Division of Agricultural Statistics, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar (J&K), IN
4 Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

In geophytes, the process of flowering involves a series of molecular, biochemical and physiological mechanisms for development of reproductive organs. Sensing and integration of external factors like temperature, photoperiod, stress etc. by the plant at optimum time are necessary for floral development. These factors can be tapped to prepare to plant to induce flowering at a desired period of time. This operation has done wonders in terms of producing flowers during off-season, increases the farmer’s income, provide employment through the year, satisfy the consumer need at specific time etc.

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Zahoor Ahmed ¹, N. A. Ganai ², Nageena Nazir ³, Prabhjit Kaur ⁴

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (SKUAST-K), Kupwara (J&K), IN
2 Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, (SKUAST-K), Wadura Sopore (J&K), IN
3 Division of Agricultural Statistics, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture and Technology, Kashmir (J&K), IN
4 Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

The rise in environmental consciousness among the people has forced them to create healthy and better surroundings, which in turn lead to establishment of home gardens. The establishment of home gardens has now become an important component in home constructions. Home gardens should always be on the south side of building to make it more cheerful and utilitarian type. All the components of the garden should be proper proportion, well demarcated or screened by hedges, to create a systemic outlook. The land should be properly leveled with suitable gradient, weeds need to be eradicated completely and soil should be brought to fine tilth. A healthy, attractive, long-lived lawn can be established by selecting high quality seed or planting material and turfgrasses that are well adapted to the soil and climate. Lawns can be planted by using seeds or vegetative techniques like sodding, sprigging and plugging. The post planting operations like irrigation, fertigation and mowing should be judiciously followed at regular basis to keep the lawn in a healthy and beautiful condition. Irrigation must be applied correctly, especially following fertilization, to minimize potential nutrient losses. Proper mowing height increases turfgrass density and promotes deep ischolar_main growth, both of which lead to a stronger lawn that is more competitive against weeds and better able to persist under environmental stresses such as drought. Proper mowing practices, along with fertilization and irrigation, can largely determine the success or failure of a lawn.

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