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Cultivation of Guava ; Psidium guajava L

May 15, 2020 Agrovista 18 min read

It can be grown on varying types of soil and climatic conditions in the country. The fruit remains available throughout the year, and because it is relatively cheaper, everyone can afford to buy it.

Fruit Crops

Cultivation of Papaya ;Carica papaya L.

May 13, 2020 Agrovista 19 min read

Their fruit production is heavily reliant on insect pollination. Certain papaya varieties are hermaphrodites, meaning that they may self-pollinate and produce both male and female flowers on the same plant. Commercial production of these hermaphrodite papaya varieties is more common

Floriculture

Cultivation of Rose ; Rosa Sps.

May 11, 2020 Agrovista 13 min read

Rose, the queen of flowers, is adored by human beings all over the world and is used as an offering to the Hindu deities, for the hairdo to the ladies, and for making of garlands, bouquets, buttonholes, wreaths, as well as floral arrangements.

Floriculture

Cultivation of Jasmine ; Jasminum spp

May 11, 2020 Agrovista 9 min read

Approximately 40 species are reported to occur in India. It is grown commercially in various parts of the country, particularly in the southern and eastern parts. It is estimated to have an area of about 10,000 ha with an annual production of flowers

Cultivation of Lentil ( Massor ); Lens culinaris

Field Crops Kharif Crops Pulse Crops

Cultivation of Pigeon Pea (Red Gram); Cajanus cajan

May 10, 2020 Agrovista 26 min read

The outer covering of the arhar crop seed and part of the kernel provides valuable feed for milch cattle. The husk of pods and leaves obtained during threshing constitutes a valuable cattle feed. Woody parts of the plant are used for fuel. It is a legume crop and, consequently, possesses valuable properties as a restorer of nitrogen to the soil

Floriculture

Cultivation of Gladiolus

May 3, 2020 Agrovista 6 min read

Gladiolus, a bulbous ornamental, is a flower of glamour and perfection. It is undoubtedly the best bulbous flower in India and ranks next only to a tulip in Holland. Its popularity is due to its unparalleled beauty and economic value; it is a native of the Mediterranean region of South Africa.

Field Crops Kharif Crops

Cultivation of Maize; Zea Mays

April 30, 2020 Agrovista 27 min read

Maize prefers deep and fertile soils that are rich in organic matter content and have a pH of 7.5 to 8.5. Light and neutral soils are better

Vegetable Crops

Cultivation of Tomato ; Lycopersicum esculentum

April 28, 2020 Agrovista 27 min read

The tomato is a crucial vegetable crop for nutrition and revenue. Although they can be grown all year round, tomatoes are primarily grown in the summer.