Description : Recipe How to pickle sunflower seeds grown in the garden
Last Answer : Making your own lightly pickled sunflower seeds I have made pickled sunflower seeds before from scratch. I have boiled the seeds I harvested from the sunflowers that are ready out in the back yard. And ... If you like heavily salted, increase the quantity of salt to 1/4 cup or more. -Birdy
Description : What else can I grow at home besides basil and lovage?
Last Answer : Almost all. Buttermilk, goodwill, thyme, satureja, mint, lemon balm but also parsley, wild garlic and many other things.
Description : Do hydroponic crops have as many nutrients as crops grown in the soil?
Last Answer : answer:I think it all depends on how you are farming and what you are growing. There are different approaches to hydroponics and farming in soil. I don't think you have greater control with ... harvested produce change over time . I hope someone else here knows more about this. Great question.
Description : how do I grown plants and grass in sandy soil
Last Answer : When we lived with sand in NJ, we could not get grass to go. There must be some kind of veggies that will grow in sand. I will check and get back to you.
Description : what type of grass grown the best in really wet soil
Last Answer : is it around a pond you want to grow the grass? or is it just low lying ground that stays wet more than normal- will try to find info for both types
Description : 1. Name two varieties of millet grown in India. 2. What is the soil requirement for growing millet? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Jowar, Bajra 2. Red and sandy soil
Description : In which season is wheat grown in northern India ? What are the rainfall and soil requirements of this crop ? -Geography
Last Answer : Wheat is grown in Rabi season in northern India. Rainfall requirement 50 cm to 100 cm mainly in the winter season. Soil requirement Black or Alluvial soil.
Description : Answer the following questions in about 30 words. Name three states having black soil and the crop which is mainly grown in it. -SST 10th
Last Answer : 1) Black soil is found in the Deccan trap region. This comprises of the sates of Maharashtra, Chhatisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujrat, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. 2) The soil has a high water ... for cotton cultivation. 3) Black soil is also called Regurs from the Telugu word Reguda meaning cotton.
Description : (i) Name three states having black soil and the crop which is mainly grown in it. -Geography
Last Answer : The Black soils are black in colour. These are also known as regur soils. This soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over northwest Deccan Plateau. They cover the ... south-east direction along the Godavari and the Krishna valleys. Black soil is ideal for growing cotton.
Description : How do hydroponic plants get their nutrients if they aren't grown in soil?
Last Answer : Hydroponic plants gather their nutrients from nutrient-enriched water as opposed to gathering their nutrients from soil. Soil itself is not essential to plant growth.
Description : Rotation of crops means (a) Same crop is grown again and again (b) Two crops are grown simultaneously to increase productivity of the soil (c) Different crops are grown in succession to maintain the soil fertility (d) None of the above
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : In the coastal lowland of Kerala two crops of rice is grown per year because of: [IAS 2003] 1. high temperature in winter 2. adequate rain throughout the year 3. adequate irrigation facility 4. presence of water retentive clayey loam soil (a) Only 1 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 3, and 4
Description : Such crops are grown to conserve the soil moisture through their ground covering foliage?
Last Answer : Ans.Mulch Crops
Description : A close-growing crop, grown primarily to improve and protect the soil from erosion through their ground covering foliage and/or rootmats between periods of regular crop production?
Last Answer : Ans.Cover Crops
Description : Rotation of crops means – (1) growing of different crops in succession to maintain soil fertility (2) some crops are grown again and again (3) two or more crops are grown simultaneously to increase productivity (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (1) growing of different crops in succession to maintain soil fertility Explanation: Crop rotation is the practice of growing a series of dissimilar/different types of crops in the same area ... and can also improve soil structure and fertility by alternating deep-rooted and shallow-rooted plants.
Description : Which crops grown in alluvial soil requires huge amount of water
Last Answer : Rice
Description : “COTTON” is grown on ------? A. Black soil (Answer) B. Red Soil C. Regur Soil D. Alluvial Sea
Last Answer : A. Black soil (Answer)
Description : Which is not an adverse effect of irrigation? (a) Irrigation changes cropping pattern. (b) Water intensive crops are grown in dry areas. (c) Salinization of soil (d) Increase in crop yield.
Last Answer : (c) Salinization of soil
Description : A farming system in which airable crops are grown in alleys formed by trees or shrubs, to establish soil fertility and to enhance soil productivity, is known as— (A) Relay cropping (B) Multiple cropping (C) Alley cropping (D) Mixed cropping
Last Answer : (C) Alley cropping
Description : Rabi Oilseeds Mustard can be grown under which soil? a. Heavy clay soil b. Light loam c. Light sandy soil d. All of the above e. None of the above
Last Answer : e. None of the above
Description : Crop is grown in the laterite soil. A. Pear B. Coconut C. Tea D. Litchi E. Coffee
Last Answer : C. Tea
Description : In hydroponic system plants are grown in a. Water b. Soil c. Sand d. Gravels
Last Answer : Water
Description : With reference to agriculture, what are Smother Crops ? a Crops that are grown for grazing of harvesting for immediate or future feeding of livestock. b Crops grown to conserve the soil ... season when main crop fails. e Crops whose culture practices allow the infestation of weeds intensively.
Last Answer : e Crops whose culture practices allow the infestation of weeds intensively.
Description : When the plants are grown in magnesium deficient but urea rich soil, the symptoms expressed are (a) yellowish leaves (b) colourless petiole (c) dark green leaves (d) shoot apex die.
Last Answer : (a) yellowish leaves
Description : Following are the statements regarding the Usar soil - 1. It is reclaimed by adding lime. 2. This soil has pH more than seven. 3. Paddy crop can be grown in this soil. Select the correct answer from the codes ... and 2 are correct b) 2 and 3 are correct c) Only 3 is correct d) Only 1 is correct
Last Answer : b) 2 and 3 are correct
Description : Which of the following is not a factor affecting Soil Water Availability? a) A Soil Texture b) B Nature of crop grown c) C Organic Matter d) D Salt content E Soil depth
Last Answer : b) B Nature of crop grown
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Loamy soil is the best soil for vigorous plant growth, while the clayey soil is solid and hence the plant roots penetrate with difficulty (B) Large ... vegetables (D) Cereal crops grown on alkaline soil absorb higher amount of fluorides thereby spreading fluorosis
Last Answer : (C) Application of large excess of Potassic fertiliser in soil increases the valuable carotene in fruits and vegetables
Description : Plants grown in acidic soil are deficient in_____ a. Calcium and Manganese b. Magnesium and Calcium c. Iron and Manganese d. Aluminium and Iron
Last Answer : b. Magnesium and Calcium
Description : If the instructions say to plant the phlox root 1" below the ground, is putting on the ground (no hole) and putting 1" of garden soil on top the same thing?
Last Answer : I think they mean “ground level”, so, no that won’t work.
Description : When growing tomatoes in a 5 gallon pot, is it best to use potting soil, garden soil, or a mix of both?
Last Answer : I would vot for both
Description : What can I add to the clay soil in my garden that will help it become softer or less chunky?
Last Answer : Need Answer
Description : How can I loosen and enrich the soil in my densely planted perennial garden without destroying my flowers?
Last Answer : can you use a long claw rake and work some mulch into the soil or composted cow manure.
Description : How to ammend clay soil in planted garden beds
Last Answer : First you should if it is worth trying to change the soil or not. It might be easier to choose plants that are well suited for a clay heavy soil. There are many plants that are well ... you are trying to grow. The organic material will bring additional acidity to the soil. Hopefully this helps.
Description : Are there any electronic gadgets available that measure moisture and other soil factors in a garden?
Last Answer : Yes there is the HQRP 4-Pin Moisture Analizer Gauge Tester.
Description : What's the appropriate garden tool for loosening hard-packed soil?
Last Answer : A mattox is what I use.I think they call it a military pickaxe.It's a pick with a flat edge.They break up hard ground better than anything,but they aren't fun to use.
Description : Is it okay to garden in pure compost? In compost mixed with fill soil?
Last Answer : It's best to mix compost with mineral soils (clay, sand or loam) for gardening. Combining mineral soils and compost creates ideal texture and provides anchorage for plant roots. To start gardening, mix 1/3 ... about one inch of compost to the garden, and dig it into the soil in spring or fall.
Description : Soil pH And Its Effect On Your Garden
Last Answer : Soil pH And Its Effect On Your Garden By: Francis Kilkelly As you may have observed from your gardening experiences plants can be fussy things. The right location, amount of sunlight and 101 other factors ... if needs be take steps mentioned earlier to change the pH value over time. Best of luck!
Description : If my garden celery leaves begin to wilt, can I still eat the celery?
Description : garden corn had a 7 degrees frost. Is it still edible?
Last Answer : how to freeze fresh corn on the cob