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HOW TO GET: GARDEN FLOWERS GROW

Handy info, referendum and rituals

WINTER VARIETY RANGE : TEN VARIETY in a EBOOK

SERIES - 1

MARIGOLD: https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/inca-marigold
CHRYSANTHEMUM (BIG):

https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/majestic-chrysanthemum

(3) Chrysanthemum (small) https://avibration.blogspot.com/2012/01/sequencing-chrysanthemumsmallgarden-8.html

(4) DAHLIA https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/elegant-dahlia

(5) PETUNIA:

https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/multiflora-petunia

(6) PANSY: https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/thoughtful-pansy

(7) ASTER: https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/tranquil-aster

(8) DIANTHUS: https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/frilly-dianthus

(9) SALVIA: https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/splendens-salvia

(10) IMPATIENTS:

https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/prolific-impatiens

Jubilant - Chrysanthemums (Small) is also from Asteraceae family, name comes from Greek prefix ‘Chrys’ (golden) and ‘anthemion ’ (flower), while symbolises joy, optimism, friendship, good fortune and remembrance. The varieties defined as Button Mums, Miniature and Pompon etc, multi colours and sizes of flowers - 1 to 4 inches, plant height 2-3 ft, blooms come out in compact florets formation either incurve or reflex. Looks like a small flower although a complex, evolved with a compound flower head scientifically known as a pseudanthium. Useful for daily worship and bouquet decor

Grow: This hardy plant begins with ready three sets of soil mix and three sets of pots starting from 2-4”, then to 6-8” and finally 8-12” as they mature. Baby saplings are brought and potted in rich well drained pots. Repeat regular pinching, means snapping off the growing tips by use of fingers, so that it split branches to allow dense bushes for bearing more flowers. Application of balanced organic fertiliser is desirable, also avoid overwatering, keep in full sunlight, but like darkness for blooming. If growing in Cinder media then chemical fertiliser is synonymous. At the end of season, cut back to about 1 ft and maintain for next year to propagate

About: Scientific Classification: Kingdom – Plantae; Order – Asterales; Family – Asteraceae; Supertribe – Asterodae; Tribe – Anthemideae; Genus - Chrysanthemum (Source: Wikipedia) … for correlation

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SERIES - 2

ANTIRRHINUM: https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/cordial-antirrhinum
CELOSIA: https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/bold-celosia
HELICHRYSUM: https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/lasting-helichrysum
ALYSSUM: https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/sweet-alyssum
CINERARIA: https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/delightful-cineraria
NASTURTIUM: https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/conquest-nasturtium
SEEDS DHALIA: https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/seeds-dahlia
VERBENA: An annual variety with different colour flowers. It’s easy to grow at pots or even hanging. A charming plant that grows up to 8 inches, needs full sun. The flowers have small five petals, with dense spikes and looks attractive
CALENDULA: https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/holligold-calendula
PHLOX: colorful, easy-to-grow flower known for bright clusters of star-shaped, fragrant petals in shades of pink, purple, red, blue, and white

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Peaceful - Verbena

The genus Verbena belongs to the plant family Verbenaceae in the order Lamiales.The word Verbena comes from Latin, meaning sacred foliage, leaves and it symbolises protection, healing and divinity. Verbena is a versatile flower with clusters of small, colorful blooms on stems, known for its long blooming period and attraction to butterflies. Flowers bloom in 1-2” clusters, either tubular in round or flat. Plant size 10 inch to 3 ft tall garden hybrid variety. Verbena consider to be as a cool-season annual, common flower colours include red, purple, pink, violet, white and bi-colour, attracts butterflies

Grow: Seedlings from reliable sources and reputed brands are sourced - dwarf hybrid varieties are robust and resilient, particularly Superbena and Nanai series. An easy going low maintenance plant, placed in well draining prepared soil in either pots or beds (prefer) under full sun lights at 10 to 12” spacing in beds. Treating organic fertiliser, insecticide and fungicides beginning with low doses of fertiliser, do avoid overwatering. If required to control height and increase breath, pruning is done

About: Scientific Classification: Kingdom – Plantae; Order – Lamiales; Family – Verbenaceae; Division - Magnoliophyta; Class - Magnoliopsida; Genus - Verbena (Source: Wikipedia) … for correlation

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Freeflow-Phlox

The name Phlox came from the Greek word meaning ‘flame’ linked to ‘phlegein’ - to burn and symbolises togetherness, harmony, sweet dreams etc. A diverse, popular and versatile, having a number of species, herbaceous annual and perennial in the family of Polemaoniancase. The leaves are opposite, liner and oval, flowers are tubular, five lobed cluster patterns with fragrant and available shades of white, pink, red, purple, violet, bicolour, In the category of number of types. The shorter dwarfs variety rouse to 10 to 24 inches depending on types, better recognised for their star or salverform shaped flowers

Grow: They are easy to grow on pots then prepared soil is used, in the event of growing in beds similarly on fertile soil, revealing by experience even soil free media is good. The seedling quality and variety play a crucial role to determine the ultimate result. It best thrive in full sun, even tolerate partial shade and moist fertile well drained soil enriched with organic matter for beds, watering at the roots for healthy foliage. Normally, it does not require much care or pruning to shape the plant, but preventative measures of spraying fungicide and insecticide are necessary to maintain overall growth and blooming. If phlox are planted in a well prepared soil mix, then requirement of fertilising won’t arise

About: Scientific Classification: Kingdom – Plantae; Order – Ericales; Family – Polemoniaceae; ; Order: Ericales; Tribe: Phlocideae; Claude: Tracheophyles; Genus - Phlox (Source: Wikipedia) … for correlation

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SERIES - 3

DIGITALIS https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/purpurea-digitalis
OSTEOSPERIMUM https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/composite-osteospermum
LILIUM https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/elegant-lilium
LINARIA https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/toadflax-linaria
DIMORPHOTHECA https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/dedicated-dimorphotheca
COREOPSIS https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/tickseed-coreopsis
MESEMBRYATHE https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/ice-plant-mesembryanthemum
CLARKIA https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/amoena-clarkia

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SERIES - 4

STOCK: A lovely plant, easy to grow and flower brings texture with stems. Can be single or double, here it’s double Stock variety. It provides a beautiful design to a garden, with scent, height up to two ft. The romantic beauty of blooms colour ranges include white, cream, pink, purple, burgundy etc.
CALANTHUS: A well known ornamental perfect flower, corolla red to other colours. Termed as Aeschynanthus Calanthus, here the blooming state could not be captured, it’s magnificent. Three years back I grew this in my garden, huge and beautiful
RUDBECKIA: A daisy flower with gold petals, also called as ‘Black eyed Susan’, common in shades of yellow or orange with seed head at the centre, coarse texture and hairy leaves. Best grown in conditions of full sun and moist soil
TULIP https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/worthy-tulip

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SERIES - 5

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in the series having pictures

Heliotrope: Heliotropium Arborescens… idea for outdoor garden in pots or flower beds, grown as ingredient for perfume. A popular plant, when blooms it light the landscape and leaves it scent. Get ready to enjoy the flower…
Ostrich: Do not correlate with any details, but appear as cape-daisy and similar to Arctotis fastuosa. The inflorescence of a solitary flower head is extremely attractive. Its ray florets and blooms upright. Actually, the name is pronounced as per list provided, and the mistake is due to spelling what I guess…
Arctotis: Arctotis Veusta provides a reliable colourful display, having a number of upright blooming stems and strong taproot. The plants form round bushes, light green leaves, white flowers above foliage are very attractive. Have attractive yellow, red, orange & white colour flowers
Echium: Its striking flower form of tall racemes and looks attractive in the garden. The plant has long hairy leaves supporting a tall spike of flower. The flower opens in light colour and fades to ultimate blue. The most common colour is blue, but available in different colours too.
COLIOUS: https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/foliage-coleus
ROSES: https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/balancing-rose

BOGENVILLIA: Missing individual post

GLADULUS:
POINSETTIA: https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/euphorbia-poinsettia

MUSSAENDA

Total : 50 flower varieties enlisted …..

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SUMMER & ANNUAL FLOWERING PLANTS

BACHELORS BUTTON https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/energetic-bachelors-button
HELIANTHUS- SUNFLOWER https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/loyal-helianthus
MILLI

https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/euphorbia-milii

CLERODENDRUM https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/vine-clerodendrum
HIBISCUS

https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/grafted-hibiscus

SERIES - 7

ADENIUM https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/desert-rose-adenium
ORCHIDS

https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/luxurious-orchids

VINCA

Missing individual post, picture at blogspot

KOCHIA

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BALSAM
ZINNIA
Marigold summar variety
Bougainvillea
Belley
Pumeria

SERIES - 8 KITCHEN GARDEN VARIETIES

A script of Agility: flower & kitchen Gardner-land — Source Blogspot

https://avibration.blogspot.com/2011/12/script-of-agility-garden-1-ing.html

https://avibration.blogspot.com/2011/12/script-of-agility-garden-2-ing.html

https://avibration.blogspot.com/2011/12/script-of-hosts-grooming-garden-3-ing.html

IMPATIENTS

https://avibration.blogspot.com/2012/01/valley-of-momentsgarden-5-ing.html

PETUNIA

https://avibration.blogspot.com/2012/01/smiles-of-petunia-garden6ing.html

ORGANIC VEGGIES

https://avibration.blogspot.com/2012/02/readyorganic-veggies-garden10.html

VERBENA & STOCK missing above

https://avibration.blogspot.com/2012/03/natures-six-pack-f-garden-18.html

CLARKIA ELEGANS & CALATHUS is missing

https://avibration.blogspot.com/2012/03/natures-six-pack-f-garden-19.html

RUDBEKIA & …LOVE IN MIST

https://avibration.blogspot.com/2012/04/natures-six-packf-garden20.html

Heliotrope, Echium, Ostrich, Arctotis

https://avibration.blogspot.com/2012/04/natures-six-pack-f-garden-21.html

Summer elevation - ground report in progress

https://avibration.blogspot.com/2012/04/summer-elevation-gardening-23.html

https://avibration.blogspot.com/2012/05/summer-elevation-ii-four-in-row-g-27.html

Then comes FRUIT PLANT CATEGORY including exortic varieties at my Roof Top

TABLE - 1

FUNGICITE LIST FOR FLOWER & FRUITS PLANTS

Sl.no	Product Name	Description	Remarks
01	Tricoderma Viride (Organic)	Fungus & bio fungicides, prevent fungal pathogens. Soil application	Soil preparation 3 to 5 gms-soil
02	Bavistin	Carbendazim 50%, preventive & curative from fungal pathogen,	1-2 gm/L
03	Saaf	Carbendazine 12% & Mancozeb 69% Broad Spectrum fungicide	2 gm/L
04	Blitox	Copper Oxychloride, control fungal & bacteria	2-2.5 gm/L
05	Indofil M-45	Mancozeb 75% during soil preparation	3 to 5 gms-soil
06	Amister Top	Azoxystrobin & Difenoconazole Preventive & curative control	1 ml/L
07	Nativo	Tebuconazole & Triflixystrobin, Broad Spectrum fungicide	0.5 to 2 gm/L
08	Antracol	Propineb 70%WG/WP, Broad Spectrum fungicide	2.5 gm/L
09	Ridomil Gold	Systemic & protective action	1 to 2 gm/L
10	Roko	Thiophanate methyl 70% WP Preventive & systemic	2 gm/L

Note: Essential fungicities are included, list can go on as experience grows, referred a short list

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INSECTICIDES LIST FOR FLOWER & FRUITS PLANTS

Sl No	Product	Description	Remarks
01	Neen Oil (Organic)	Concentrate - 10000 ppm effective on wide range of inspects, treat anthracnose	2 to 4 ml/L
02	Theeta (Organic)	Azadirachtin powered, from neem tree, foliage spray	2.5 ml/L
03	Kaka (Organic)	Contain lactose & alkaloid, botanical, pest, decease control	1.5 to 2 ml/L
04	Confider *BAYER	Imidachoprid 17.1% control a range of insects	1 ml/L
05	Volum Flexi *SYNGENTA	Chlorantraniliprole & Thiame- thoxam, Broad spectrum pest	0.5 ml/L
06	Profex Super *NAGARJUNA	Profenofos 40% & cypemethrin 4%, control sucking pests	1 ml/ L
07	Ulala *UPL	Flonicamid 50% WG, systemic insecticide	0.5 ml/L
08	Deligate *CORTEVA-AS	Spinetoram 11.7% SC, broad spectrum control	0.9 ml/L
09	Gracia *GODREJ	Fluxametamids 10% EC, sucking & chewing pests control	1 ml/L
10	Actara *SYNGENTA	Thiamethoxam 25% WG, broad spectrum, sucking / chewing	0.5 gm/L
11	Admire *BAYER	Imidachoprid 70% WG, broad spectrum pest control	0.3 - 0.4 gm/L
12	Hamla 550 *GHARDA	Chlopyrifos 50% & Cypermethrin 5% EC, broad spectrum control	2 ml/L
13	Multiplex Raise *AGRIPLEX	Chrantranilprole 18.5% stem & fruit borer, leaf fold, bettle	0.5 ml/L
14	Thimet Systemic granular insecticide	It is contains, prorate 10% CG not a fertiliser. Control soil borne pests, sucking & chewing insects, termites & nematodes	Applied in soil preparation or beds
15	Furadan Broad spectrum systemic insecticide	It is a insecticide & nematicide, contain Carbofuran 3% CG, control soil dwelling insects, pests, stem borers	Applied in soil preparation or beds

Note: Similarly only a handful of regular & useful insecticides are included, there are numerous brand products available to handle the condition/problem

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PLANTS BACTERIUM & ANTIBIOTIC

sl no.	Product	. Description
01	Pseudomonus Fluorecens 7 to 8 gm/ L	A group of bacteria to control blight, blast & wilt decease for growth, care abiotic & abiotic stress; and in soil application
02	Vam Powder 1-2 tsp /plant	Vesicular Arbuscular Mycrorhiza, facilitate absorption of nutrients, improve soil structure and fertility, mix of phycomycetous fungi & angiosperm for root stimulation
03	Nematoz P 5 gms/ L	Verticillium Chlamydosporium, Pochonia Chlamydosporia - 1% WP, reliable protection from nematodes
04	Sereptocycline 0.5 gm/ 5 L	Antibacterial Antibiotic, contain streptomycin sulphate & tetracycline hydrochloride in the ratio of 9 : 1

TABLE - 4

BIOSTIMULANT and PLANT GROWTH PROMOTER

Sl.	Product	Description
01	Combi -2 *UTKARSH use-2 to 3 gm/L	Micronutrient, prevent deficiency & increase quality, contain Zn-4%, Fe-2%, Magnesium-0.5%, Copper- 0.3%, Boron-0.5%; mostly foliage spray
02	Quantis *SYNGENTA use-2 ml/L	Plant growth biostimulants contain carbon, amino acid & micro nutrients. Minimise impact of stress like drought, heat & losses by abiotic stress, foliage spray application
03	Isabion *SYNGENTA use-2-3 ml/L	Amino acid - biostimulant, promote growth, improve quality & yield, enhance photosynthesis; recommend for fruit plants & crops, can be used in soil apart spray
04	Flash *LIEBIGS use- 2 gm/L	Plant growth promoter - micronutrient: contain Boron, Zinc, Molybdenum. Copper, Manganese. Useful for fruit plants and crops
05	Planofix *BAYER use - 1 drop/L	Plant growth regulator; Alfa Naphthyl Acetic Acid - 4.5% SL. Promotes flowering, prevent fruit drops, enhance size & quality; can be used in soil, repeat after 10-15 D
06	Booster -2 *Liebigs use - 2-3 ml/L	Flower initiator and Fruit setter; a PGR which contain phytohormones and traces of micro nutrients to promote female flowers
07	Hydrogen Cyanamide *Dormex	Promotes bud break, flowering & maturity in plants like grapes, kiwi, cherry, apple etc. Usage 20 to 30 ml/ L after hard pruning - old plants - 40 to 45 ml/ L
08	Mobomin *Aries Agro use-1/1.5 gm/L	Multi-micronutrient fertiliser powder enreach with molybdenum and other essential minerals, promote nitrate reduction, protein synthesis & root development
09	Agromin Gold *Aries Agro use- 1-2 ml/L	Chelated liquid multi micronutrient, contain Zn-3%, Fe- 2.5%, Mn-1%, Cu-1%, B-0.5%, Mo-0.1% as foliar Spray; ‘Agromin Max’ is available in powder form
10	Gibberellic Acid *UTKARSH Use - 1/2 ml/L	Plant growth regulator, GA - 0.001% liquid formation; it uses plant hormones to stimulate cell division, promote stem, roots & boost yield; foliage spray

TABLE -5

ORGANIC FERTILISER DETAILS

Sl.	Product	Description
01	Master Cake (dust)	Sarson Khali, waste after oil extraction, rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium (NPK), and essential micronutrients
02	Groundnut Cake (dust)	Badam Khal, contains natural nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) to support strong roots and green growth
03	Neem Cake (dust)	Neem Khali, have macronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK), trace elements slow-release plant nutrient and a pest repellent
04	Horn Meal	Derives from Horns, provide slow release of nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium- improve soil structure, a rich sources of nitrogen
05	Leather Meal	Provides sustainable nitrogen, soil - conditioner, contain 5-13 % nitrogen, carbon to nitrogen 4:1, also contain chromium approx 2.5%, PH-4.0
06	Bone Meal and Steamed Bone Meal	Provide phosphorus & calcium, promote root development, strong blooms, vitality. A slow release fertiliser, NPK ratio - 3:15:0
07	Blood Meal	Derived from animal blood, significant source of nitrogen, promote green foliage, leaf and stem growth, improve soil structure, NPK ratio - 12:0:0
08	Fish Meal	Source of nitrogen & phosphorus, also contain potassium,magnesium & trace elements, enhance soil quality by microbial activity, root growth
09	Eggshells Dust	High calcium- calcium carbonate, improve soil structure, enhance nutrient uptake - magnesium, potassium, iron & phosphorus traces
10	Banana Peels	High potassium content & other nutrients. Dried & powdered application - phosphorus, magnesium, calcium & sulphur- flowering & fruiting booster
11	Vermi Compost	Organic soil conditioner, earthworms are used to break down waste. Contain nitrogen, phosphorus & potassium, enhance water retention & porosity
12	Bio Potash Granules	Organic plant ash derived potassium to enhance flowing & fruiting, root strength, enriches soil micro life, gentle supply of potassium
13	Humic Acid Powder & Liquid Humic Acid	Organic compounds from plants & animals matter. Stimulate root growth, absorb fertiliser & minerals, improve soil quality, good bacteria & fungi in soil structure
14	Seaweed Granules & Liquid Seaweed	Organic soil conditioner from marine sources. Contain trace minarets, micro nutrients & growth hormones, simulate soil microbes
15	Termeric Powder	Organic remedy for plants, a mild antifungal agent, deter small pests, thick paste seals pruned stems to stop infections, use in small amounts
16	Leaf Mould Compost	Soil conditioner made from decomposed fallen leaves, fungal breakdown, microorganisms foster healthy growing & moisture retention
17	GR Granules	A plant growth regulator, formulated with bio fertilisers & soil supplements- seaweed extracts, humic acid or mycorrhizal fungi for overall vigor

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CHEMICAL FERTILISER DETAILS

Sl.	Product	Description
01	NPK — 19:19:19 or 20:20:20	Water soluble fertiliser with nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium & sodium at optimum level. Foliar spray or soil drench; use: 1.5 gm/L to 10gm/L as per plant age and volume
02	NPH — 15:15:15 Suphala	Granular NPK, contain equal 15% proportions of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, small amount of sulfur, calcium & magnesium to improve soil
03	NPK — 0:52:34 Mono Potassium Phosphate	MKP—KH2PO4 has Potassium di-hydrogen phosphate, sources of phosphorus & potassium during flowering & fruiting, root & plant growth. PH adjuster to lower acidic; usage: 5gm/L
04	NPK — 12:61:0 Mono Ammonium Phosphate	MAP — NH4H2PO4 source of phosphorus - 61% & nitrogen - 12%, it aids root systems & development of fruits & flowers, also lowers PH; use: 4/5 gm/L
05	NPK — 0:0:50 Potassium Sulphate	SOP — K2SO4 It boosts the quality & quality of plant output, a neutral salt in PH, its deficiency causes leave turn yellow / brown; use - 1.5 gm/L to 2.5 gm/L every 10/15 days during growing season
06	NPK — 13:0:45 Potassium Nitrate	Formula — KNO3 A water soluble source of nitrogen & potassium fertiliser, containing N - 13% & K2O - 45%. As foliar spray usage: 3-5 gm/L
07	NPK — 13:27:27	A balanced nutrient, promotes growth, strong roots, improves flowing & fruiting, photosynthesis increase Usage : 0.5 to 1 gm/L
08	NPK — 30:10:10	Considered as balance vegetative fertiliser, contain NPK suitable for growth & development, energizes root growth; Usage: 1/1.5 gm/L spray
09	Calcium Nitrate Ca(NO3)2	It prevents cracking of fruits & veges, physiological developments, increases shelf life of fruits & quality, prevents fruit drops; Use: 1.5 - 2.5 gm/L -1-2 weeks
10	Epsom Salt; Magnesium Sulphate MgSO4-7H2O	A beneficial supplement, enhance growth, nutrient absorption, address magnesium deficiency- yellow leaves, boost chlorophyll; Usage- 5 to 8 gm/L interval 4 to 6 weeks
11	Gypsum Salt; Calcium Sulphate dihydrate	CaSO4-2H2O contains Ca- 23.3% & S-28.5%. It improves soil structure, nutrients, promote root growth; Usage 10 to 20 gm/per plant in soil
12	Sulphur Bentonite	Contains 90% sulphur and 10% bentonite clay. It provide sulphur and improves soil fertility, increases crop yields, help control fungal disease - 5/15 gm/pl
13	Diammonium Phosphate	DAP — (NH4)2HPO4 widely used chemical fertiliser as granules, N- 18% & phosphorus-46% water soluble, PH- 7.5 to 8; use: 2-3 gms/L
14	Potassium Chloride MOP	KCl — Murate of potash is water soluble source of potassium to boost plant cell walls & improve size colour, storage life of fruits & veg; use - 0.5 gm/L
15	Nano UREA- Liquid CO(NH2)2	Nano urea - 2 to 4 ml per litre (Nitrogen fertiliser)
16	Nano DAP- Liquid (NH4)2HPO4	Nano DAP - Nitrogen 2% & Phosphorus 16% same 2 - 4 ml/L
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Note: The above list is not exhaustive, but a handful source for beginners to manage good flowering and fruiting activity

Preparation of ORGANIC FERTILISER MIX FOR GARDEN

Sharing my preparation strategy, measure quality by weight based on limited experience : Consider requirements 5 Kg mix at a time, if your requirement is more then increase the proportion accordingly.

First take all the ingredients in a bucket by weight wearing hand gloves, then dry mix it as far as possible taking time. After that sprinkle water spray to moist the mix properly, keep it in a cool and dry place under shade, covering the bucket for at least 20 to 25 days, check alternate day. In between you may stir to release heat. Finally shift the ready product for use in a suitable box for utilisation after 30 days. I used to apply one handful of ready fertilizer per month to every mature plant. Young plants need alternate measures and selective fertilisers at growing phase. Easily retain-able for one year or more

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Ingredients and Products

01	Vermi Compost or Cow Dung compost	2 Kgs
02	Master Cake dust	250 gms
03	Groundnut Cake dust	250 gms
04	Neem Cake dust	250 gms
05	Bone Meal dust	250 gms
06	Horn Meal dust	250 gms
07	Leather Meal	250 gms
08	Fish Meal	125 gms
09	G R Granules	200 gms
10	Bio-Potash	5-10 gms
11	Eggcell dust	100 gms
12	Banana Peel dust	100 gms
13	Tricoderma Viride (fungicide)	15 gms
14	Seaweed granules	75 gms
15	Humic acid dust	50 gms
16	Tea leaves	100 gms
17	Turmeric powder	30 gms
18	Rooting Hormone	5 gms

TABLE - 8

LIST OF CHELATED MINAREL SUPPLEMENT

Sl no	Description	Quantity
01	MANGANESE - EDTA -12%	As per requirement
02	ZINK - EDTA -12%	As per requirement
03	IRON - EDTA - 12%	As per requirement
04	COPPER - EDTA - 12%	As per requirement
05	BORON - EDTA - 20%	As per requirement

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Some tips of mixed Chemical fertiliser

No	Description	Remarks
1	Ammonia Sulphate + Single Super Sulphate + Potassium Nitrate + Potassium Sulphate + Magnesium Sulphate + Zinc Sulphate + Agromin Max - as per need of flower plants	Study the contains and decide the measures & utility
2	(1) Gypsum - 5 tsp (2) Epsom - 4 tsp (3) SOP (0:0:50) - 2 tsp (4) Calcium Nitrate - 4 tsp (5) PGR - 4 tsp (6) Zinc - 1.5 tsp (7) Boron - 1 tsp	Generally applied to annual plants and fruit plants on pots / soil

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Some Homemade Organic fertiliser

No	Description	Remarks
1	Groundnut - 50 gms + Master Seeds - 50 gms + Tea - 50 gms + Neem Cake dust - 50 gms + Horn Meal - 50 gms Process: Dust groundnut & master seeds in a grinder	¾ tsp at moist soil, ½ tsp small pots, 2 tsp 10/12” pots
2	Liquid fertiliser: Kitchen waste - 3-5 kgs add 5 litres water then - 250 gms of Master Seeds dust; add Jaggery/Molasses - 100 gms — mix, keep for 4 / 5 days, stir daily. After 5 days filter and add Turmeric powder - 5 tsp	Take 1 litre liquid fertiliser plus 8 litres water and apply 10 / 15 days interval
3	Cow Dung cake - 10 nos + Dissolve Molasses - 100 gms + Old Curd or Butter Milk - 250 gms + Gram Flour ( Besan) - 200 gms — Water 25/20 litres add all, keep for 10 days then filter undiscovered part, retain and store in 5 litres container	In 4 litres of water add 1 litres liquid in plants
4	Organic Calcium & Phosphorus: Take crushed Egg cells, slightly fry till light brown, add Vinegar @ 1: 5, means 50 gms egg cell to 250 ml vinegar- mix in a bottle for 15 days, filter and retain	Apply 2 tsp in 1 litre of water to s
5	Rice fertiliser: Take boiled rice and paste - 400 gms; add molasses - 500 gms; Turmeric powder - 50 gms mixed in buckets of water, keep for 15 days, may add decomposer. Similarly, if Master seed cake is used 20 - 30 gms keep it for 4 nights to add in the solution	Use after 15 days 1 litre mix add 9 litres water. Here you may add Groundnut cake 25-50 gms dissolve in water for 1 day
6	Powerful Insecticide & fungicide: Kitchen sources, Onion - 50 gm; Garlic - 50 gm; Aloe-vera - 50 gm; Green Chili - 50 gm; Neem leaves - 50 gm — Paste all ingredients in a grinder and keep for 20 days, then filter to restore	Add 5 ml in 1 litre water to spray
7	Master Oil Cake dissolved in Water kept for at least 6/7 days becomes a powerful organic liquid fertiliser around 3:2:1 NPK ratio alongside micronutrients. Soak 100 gms in 5 litres water, stir regularly. Then apply to all winter flowers, vegetables and fruit plants in general taking out liquids	Use in concentrated form is prohibited, take 1 litre filter part and add 9 litres plain water to apply

TABLE - 11

SOIL FREE MEDIUM FOR POT GROWING FLOWERS:

No	Description	Measure
01	Cocopeat, wasted, low salt & PH balanced	Block-5 Kg ; 40%
02	Perlite (Horticultural grade)	15%
03	Vermiculite (Horticultural grade)	15%
04	Stone Wool ( Horticultural) Rock fine fibre	10%
05	Vermi Compost	15%
06	Leave Mold	10%
07	Rice Husks if available,	10%
08	Clay Balls	For topping & mulching

Personal formulation- very good to grow Petunia, Pansy, Dianthus, Nasturtium, Impatiens etc. But not satisfying results achieved like Inca, Chrysanthemum or other exotic varieties. Mind it, the medium does not have nutrients and dry up quickly in full sun, and needs daily watering.

SOIL PREPARATION & MEDIA

TABLE - 12

Pot Soil Media: Proper Sun dried top Soil 5 pots + cocopeat 1.5 pots + fine river sand 1 pot + Vermi compost 1.5 pots + leave mold 1 pot + lime powder 2 tsp after 6 days add fertiliser, insecticide & fungicide — bone dust- 100 gms + horn meal - 75 gms + groundnut cake dust - 75 gms + master oil cake dust - 50 gms + Neem cake dust - 50 gms + Trichoderma Viride - 10 gms + Furadin or Thimet - 5 gms. You may add some Seaweed - 3 tsp & Humic acid - 2 tsp —— mix thoroughly and keep in bag for 3 to 4 weeks before use	Final potting mix for seasonal flowers size 8” to 10”. For initial posting upto 4” pots cake fertilisers are avoided except Neem cake dust
Soil Free media: Take Table-11 mix as per requirements, then add proportionate Vermi-Compost, Bone dust, Horn Meal, Charcoal in granular form & Neem cake dust	Selective Season flower & fruit plant
Bed Soil preparation: Dig the soil 12-14” deep, add lime dust and leave for 6 days, then add Vermi compost at least 10%, Bone dust, Horn meal dust, Neem cake dust in good proportion. Add Indofil M-45 or any other fungicide, and Thimet or Furadon granules	General approach to plant season flower varieties & vegetables
Cinder Media: Take washed volcanic Cinder, prefer size 2 to 8 mm combined with 10-20% Compost, Charcoal, Neem cake dust, Bone meal. Chrysanthemum (small) and Adenium are best grown in this medium. Advantage its free from bacteria & microorganisms	succulents and dwarf show plants can be easily grown

I will provide a general guidelines to each post from seedlings collection from Nursery source to application of FUNGICIDES, INSECTICIDES, BACTERIUM, STIMULANT, MICRONUTRIENT etc alongside use of ORGANIC & CHEMICALS fertiliser doses. Organic fertiliser mix is highly desirable and to enhance growth foliar spray of chemicals is recommended as per ground reality.

A sample front cover page created at Canva, it can be modified when I will get a befitting title, subtitle - include a glimpse of 10 varieties within. This requires a print version for retaining the book to follow the track.

The Gardner and garden geographical location is at 23.74°N 86.80°E in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, INDIA. Dhanbad belongs to the Central and North Eastern Plateau Zone (Agro-Climatic Zone IV) of Jharkhand and the Climate Profile:

Rainfall: Receives an annual rainfall of about 1,200 to 1,400 mm.
Temperature: Summer temperatures can reach up to 47°C, while winter lows drop to around 8°C

Winter SERIES - 1

GENERAL CONCEPT:

Therefore, on the basis of stated parameters, providing a brief sketch how the progress initiates in reality related to Series-1 Winter variety of 10 flowers growing step by step from handouts experience to have full blooms by January first week every year - when our winter settles minimum 8-12 degree centigrade. The target is to get flowers by the first week of January following the timelines. Regulate as per your climatic calendar to keep the blooms longer life

It is presumed Soil is prepared for pots as per given ingredients at least 30 days before month of October, and bed preparation at fertile soil demarcation areas is equally desirable

General brief approach about Care : Whenever saplings / seedlings arrive, take two pinches of either Babistin or Saaf fungicide, diluted in a small container to carry out disinfection deepening roots and plants. At the beginning apply organic insecticide after settlement. After 10 days add Organic fertiliser half teaspoon per pot/plant, continue every week. After 45 days, fertilizer of 1 tsp when buds about to come. Apply every 10/12 days gap, diluted Master Oil cake liquid, spray micro nutrients on maturity (15 days) - fungicide (once a week) - insecticide (10/12 days interval) from above lists - Also apply seaweed granules & humic acid in 3:1 ratio to soil and spray 1:1 in liquid form. To ensure overall protection apply a combination of Copper Oxycloride + Streptomycin + Mobomin at the ratio of 1:0.5:1 gm per 2 litres after 21 days and repeat after 45 days. In case of signs of leaf burn or deficiency, use very small Zn, Boron & Epsom salt. In the meantime if Homemade Organic fertiliser is prepared and used, fetch excellent results. Remember timing is everything and get response in time

If opt Chemicals fertiliser option, then start with NPK 12:61:0 (or DAP / SSP & Potash mix), next apply commercial NPK 15:15:15. Thereafter, apply mixed fertiliser as per Table - 9 serial 2 starting low doses twice/ once a week depending on conditions. You may choose Nano urea and Nano DAP spray for better results at low doses. Otherwise the above applications will remain common

All these ten flower varieties starting from Marigold to Impatiens require some special practice of growing about at least two varieties. Always set ready your soil medium before bringing saplings/ seedlings and ready themselves with fertiliser, insecticide, fungicides and other supplements, temperature range 8/10 to 25/28oC and soil PH in between 5.5 to 7 best for flowering plants in general. Follow the ebook carefully to gather more points.

Germination soil medium: coco-peat 60%, 30% Vermi compost and 10% fine sand dust and add organic fungicides powder

SERIES-1: Individual descriptions:

MARIGOLD: Common name is Inca Marigold - most popular and traditional large flower, hybrid dwarf variety generally of four shades, including ‘Vanilla White Inca Marigold’ unlike natural colours - cream to vanilla blooms. Mostly placed in either beds and pots 8/10” sourcing quality saplings in the month of October without any compromises (like Syngenta / Indo American) and planted in enriched organic composted mix soil or pots, after de-fungicide. It prefers direct sunlight to grow, keeping at least 2/3 days in shade to avoid planting shock after sowing - maintain the same practice for every winter flower. F1 varieties grow 12 - 16” tall, flowers are ball shaped of 3-4” in yellow, orange, gold and vanilla white, balance low nitrogen fertilise in regular interval, liquid foods and spray fungicide, insecticide

Chrysanthemums (Big) : It is the most delicate exercise to consider without comprehensive knowledge to perform growing and blossoming. At the beginning one should avoid picking the challenge or may start with 5 varieties to gain experience. In a few lines, Chrysanthemums growing require three sets of soil preparation (low to high fertile potency) kept in bags in shades well before monsoon starts in June, it takes at least 6 months to get flowers. three sets of pots, it cannot grow in beds. In June/July small root grown saplings are obtained from Nursery likely by names of identity and colour. Primarily potted at 2 / 3” pots (may use durable coffee cups-punching small few holes at the bottom for drainage), then shifted to 6” after 21- 40 days for control growth and becomes hardy, head punch and retain one stem, finally placed to 8/10” pots after another 45/60 days. Height to remain under control through pinch, disbud and feeding; watering, fungicide, Insecticide & fertiliser applied measurably at every stage, try to keep 2.5 to 3 ft height. Constant care of punching & disbudding is necessary to target one/two healthy buds, and need support to hold (bamboo stacks). One important aspect is to regulate early flowering, light bulbs are illuminated and strictly keep under shades / green house to avoid rain water, but full sun light is mandatory, relocate to open air in October when monsoon is over, pot rotation is an important aspect to follow

Chrysanthemums (Small): Source root grown saplings in May to June - fairly easy to grow, but requires constant punching to achieve bushy getup and to ensure maximum flower counts. Weekly fertiliser, insecticides & fungicides are applied. Best grown in Cinder media otherwise on pots - beginning with 4”, then 8”, finally suitable at 12” size pots. Multiflora and mum varieties produce hundreds of blooms. To retain the height and volume must learn the process of manipulation and force lateral branching, when young pinch off the top, at least two spots will emerge and repeat the process until Sep / Oct for maximising flower counts, stop pinching when buds begin to form. Fertilise 7/10 days interval organically, including balance liquid fertilisers, contro watering , stop feeding when buds show colour

DAHLIA: Best grown at beds or otherwise in 12” pots. They grow rapidly and need adequate food supplement to support growth. Cuttings are brought from Nurseries by names and colours in October. Plant in a rich medium well prepared soil draining soil as stated above. To achieve big size flowers one stem and one/two buds are finally retained through disbudding and punching. It’s easy to grow and similarly at the early stage staking is required to support the plant to hold big flowers. Initiate with balanced fertiliser, liquid organic, then shift to low nitrogen and high potassium / phosphorous supplement, apply preventative spray at intervals.

PETUNIA: Quality saplings of colour / texture specific varieties are collected by the month of October - Grandiflora / Multiflora / Milliflora etc, which start flowing within 45/60 days. Generally suitable for flat pots of 8/10”, can choose a hanging option. Plant in the prepared soil with well drainage and position where 5 / 6 hours sunlight is available. When it young pinch the growing tip with fingers, this will guide multiple branches. They absorb nutrients quickly, heavy feed demands growing in pots, besides other organic fertilisers use fermented and diluted master cake liquid every week, besides seaweed / humic acid. If chemical fertiliser is used, apply NPK 19:19:19 and finally shift to NPK 0:52:34. Epsom 1 tsp in 5L water and spray once a month. However, growing in soilfree medium experience is phenomenal and do not require pinching, preventive spray to continue

PANSY: Most popular and attractive flower seedlings arrange - like Swiss Giant / Majestic Giant variety, blooms up to 3-4 inches in multi colours, in the month of October to get display by first the week of January or little earlier. The brands like Sakata (Japan) / Syngenta (Switzerland-USA) / Pan American (USA) etc are preferred. Usually planted in either prepared beds soil or with ready mix soil at pots size-6/8”. Pansies are low growing bedding plants, mature height is limited to 6-9 inches, bed spacing is 6-8 inches, maintain soil PH 5.5 to 6.5, position bed and pots where gentle morning sun light sets. Apply a balanced organic fertiliser mix, including diluted master cake liquid, seaweed, and Humic acid. Avoid high nitrogen chemical fertilisers, instead use NPK 19:19:19 every 7/10 days, maintain a routine of fungicide and insecticide sprays 7-10 days interval. As a gardener following soil free medium and achieve highly satisfactory results for pansy

ASTER: In the month of October the seedlings are collected and sown using ideal prepared soil mixture for pots attaining well drainage size-8/10” or at the beds prepared soil, spacing 6-8” dwarf height is 8-10”, tall variety rouses to 2- 2.5 ft. The dwarf varieties like - Powder Puff or Mastsumoto Mix known for double, pom pom style flowers, there are other varieties too. Recommend to pinch the tips when the stem are young to facilitate bushier getups and more flowering. Use of fertiliser is balanced and limited - choose low nitrogen and high potassium organic fertiliser every 15 days, avoid chemical fertilisers, may apply low doses spraying, loves darkness and do not illuminate light nearby

DIANTHUS: The saplings are buyout from nursery in October, after treating with fungicide potted in either beds or at 8/10” pots - dwarf F1 hybrid variety namely Sweet William / Grandiflora - spacing in beds 8-12 inches, typical height of the plants ranges from 8-24 inches. Similarly prepared soil mix is used for pots and in case of planting in beds soil gets ready well before start. Dianthus is an easy growing, popular hardy plant and proper caring prolong flowering till March / April, requiring direct sun exposure. The feeding routine- during the growing phase apply balance organic / liquid fertilisers and avoid high nitrogen supplements. As per experience, Dianthus grows very well in soil free medium, cut dry flower and pour food to get next flashes

SALVIA: Likewise, specific seedlings are brought in batches along with other varieties in October, Splendens variety is popular- treated accordingly with fungicide, then placed at ready 8/10 inches pots with prepared soil mixture maintaining well brainage, and plants thrive better in direct sunlight. It is equally common to grow at prepared beds with spacing 10-12 inches, height becomes 12-24 inches some varieties grow more. Feed every 12/15 days with balanced fertiliser, liquid seaweeds, humic acid and potassium source when buds come, cut dry spikes to force side shoots. Prevent from insects and fungus / bacteria using suitable insecticide and fungicide spraying, prefer organic option

IMPATIENTS: Start your nursery hybrid saplings in October when monsoon retreats and temperature drops and follow the same act of careful planting, the most rewarding winter flower, it is sensitive at the beginning. The varieties include - like Sun-Patiens / New Guinea etc. Place Impatiens in the area, where 2/3 hours morning sun reaches, like bright, indirect light, creeping ground cover looks, brighten garden beds and at pots size 8/10 inches with well drainage arrangement. Use prepared soil for pots as well as beds, standard variety bed spacing is 6-8 inches, average height is 10-14 inches tall. Naturally bushy and heavy feeders, avoid high nitrogen supplements, feed organic mix and liquids, seaweeds and humic acid and master cake liquids

Special disclosure: The gardener uses punched small holes Coffee cups as soon as the seedlings are brought and retain it for 4/8 days for acclimatisation and stabilisation / settlement - attaining the course of de-fungicide in soil free medium, keeping under green shades. Always pick 2 to 4 additional saplings of every variety, beyond bed / pot count batches, to immediately plant as a replacement option of the same age bracket, in case of loss / damage by any means. Otherwise, the bed's final display may be affected during flowering. This procedure helps a lot and because of the convenience to plant at night. Watering is done placing the cups in a flat tray / plate powering half inch water and the cup will absorb slowly from bottom holes. At the time of shifting to bed or pots cut the cup with blade / knife, no root damage possibility arises.

Assure you are going to benefit from the shared knowledge and witness plenty of flowery moments at your garden or rooftop . The only hurdle may arise with Chrysanthemum (Big) varieties, gather more skills or go for trial and experiment to succeed. One who knows it recognise as expert gardener

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Winter SERIES -2

All these ten flower varieties starting from Antirrhinum to Phlox do not require any special practice of growing. Always set ready your soil medium before bringing seedlings and ready selves with fertiliser, insecticide, fungicides and other supplements, temperature range 8/10 to 25/28oC and soil PH in between 5.5-7 best for flowering plants in general. Follow the Garden Series-1 ebook to gather some points.

Germination soil medium: coco-peat 60%, 30% Vermi compost and 10% fine sand dust and add organic fungicides powder

Antirrhinum: At the initial stage the seedlings are sensitive and need proper attention and care. Best preferred at beds, height depends on variety, but dwarf species grow up to 1.5 ft, spacing 8-12” and beds selected on the basis of overall aesthetic view of the garden deserve prominent place, at beds the plant's growth proportion is much greater and flowering is abundant. Although it can be grown in pots without any difficulties. Maintain food and preventative measure as subscribed, opt organic way

Celosia: Take any one variety, like all other plants disinfect when it is brought from the nursery. Otherwise it can be germinated from seeds at coco-peat media. If you follow the seedlings stem colour then you can distinguish differences, it helps to orderly plant by colour choice, plant spacing 8-12” for bedding varieties, better in beds and containers, can be pinched for better shaping

Helichrysum: Also known as strawflower or paper flower, sowing seeds in October, better to rely on a source from a nursery. Suitable for beds at full sun light, can be grown in soil-free media too, in pots maximum size 8”, bed spacing is minimum 12” apart. Apply low doses of preferable organic fertilisers every 7 to 10 days during active growth, pinch tips for bushy spread

Alyssum: Sweet Alyssum is a rewarding and scented flower, grows densely, and flowers blooms like carpet. In a 10/15 days gap in September - October either seeds or seedlings are sourced - timeline of germination. The plant closely placed says 6/8” apart on beds. On every 7/10 days interval apply phosphorus rich fertiliser, seaweed extract or balance NPK, likes low nitrogen. If planted 6 seedings in a 12” pot - a huge canopy of blooms can be witness, suitable for hanging pots

Cineraria: Good to sow seeds in September / October or buy suitable variety of seedlings, can be grown in well prepared dry soil beds or otherwise in 8” pots. Maintain 10-12” plant spacing in beds, height grows to 10 to 18 “. The flowering stage requires a rich nutrient, since blooms come at once and final. Do not require full sun, allow it to grow to where morning sun descends. If placed in pots, shift in shades to allow blooms to last longer. Apply organic mix or liquid fertiliser every 7-10 days and steam bone meal 1 tsp, spray organic insecticide. Experience beautiful getups in soil-free media ene at poly bags

Nasturtiam: Grow from seeds in October / November otherwise procure seedlings, space plant at 10-12” gap in beds, better option is to sow 2 plants at 8” pots, well grown at soil-free medium. Hardy plant and skip high nitrogen or rich nutrients, apply organic liquids and seaweeds, loves full sunlights, plant height depends on variety generally 1 ft tall and equal breath, bushy, semi trailing or climbing use stick if found necessary. Grown in 2L cut bottles in series and hang with soil-free media, a favourite choice

Seeds Dahlia: Seeds are sown in September usually takes 7 - 12 days to germinate, otherwise buy dwarf varieties like star, pot mix, pompon seedlings. Seeds dahlia plants are considerably short height and ideal in 6 - 8 “ pots, prefer full sun, height can rise to 1.5 ft featuring tight unique flowers. Start with balance supplements and gradually shift to low nitrogen and high phosphorus & potassium food. It’s different from giant Dahlia varieties and looks pretty

Verbena: Arrange quality seedlings and plant in well prepared soil beds, alternately may use 8” pots and provide direct sun light exposure, choose hybrid varieties which reach 8-12” height, bed spacing 10 - 18” apart. Pinching growing tips at early stage allows bushier growth and more flowering, use organic fertilisers at regular interval of 7-10 days, switch to potassium - phosphorus nutrients for boosting blooms, as preventive measure spray organic insecticide and fungicides, apply organic liquid fertilisers

Calendula: Easy to grow, arrange saplings from nursery germination pots hybrid variety by November first week, plant spacing 8-12” apart. Grows to 12-24” tall, select either garden beds or size 8-10” pots, prefers full to partial sunlight, and pinch first flower buds to facilitate branching shoots. Apply low doses of liquid organic fertiliser and insecticide, top up with organic mix before flowering. At pots is can be grown easily container size above 6”, use prepared soil mix

Phlox: A popular variety to a garden, easy to grow, pinch when the plant is young to have bushy shape-even pinch off first flower bud, height rise to maximum 18”, space in soil beds 8”. Phlox loves full sun exposure and needs low fertiliser support, better use organic option, care applying fungicide and insecticide at intervals, has tendency to flower at early stages

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