Avibration

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

SERIES - 5

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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

Another 3 winter varieties will complete the winter series

Total : 47 flower varieties

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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

PORTULACA https://atanuchatterjee.wixsite.com/camsense/post/treasured-portulacaVINCA

Missing individual post, picture at blogspot

KOCHIA Missing individual post, picture at blogspot thread

BALSAM
ZINNIA
Marigold summar variety

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

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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

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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

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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

TABLE - 9

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

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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.

POT SOIL PREPARATION & MEDIA

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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

In Soil free media add proportionate Vermi-Compost, Bone dust, Horn Meal, Charcoal granular form & Neem cake dust

Selective Season flower &

Cinder potting mix is washed volcanic source, prefer size 2 to 8 mm combined with 10-20% Compost, Charcoal, Neem cake & Bone meal. Chrysanthemum (small) and Adenium are best grown in this medium. Advantage is bad bacteria & microorganisms free media

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

STRATEGIC WORKING TIPS IN BRIEF

My 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

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

In respect of Chrysanthemums (Big) variety - it is the most delicate exercise to consider and need comprehensive knowledge to perform. At this stage one should avoid picking the challenge or may start with 5 varieties to gain experience. In a few lines, growing Chrysanthemums requires three sets of soil preparation kept in bags in shade, before monsoon starts in June, it takes at least 6 months to get flowers, three sets of pots keeping in mind, since it cannot grow in beds. In June/July small root grown saplings are obtained from Nursery by names of identity. Primarily potted at 2 / 3” pots (may use 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 45/50 days. Water, fungicide, fungicide & fertiliser applied measurably at every stage. Constant care of punching & disbudding is necessary to target one bloom - in some cases two large flowers only. Need sticks to hold the support. One important aspect is to regulate early flowering, light bulbs are illuminated and strictly keep under shades / green house to avoid rain water drop, but full sun light is mandatory, relocate in October when monsoon is over

So far Chrysanthemums (small) variety is concerned, source root grown cuttings in May to July - fairly easy to grow, but requires constant punching in progression to achieve bushy getup and ensure maximum flower counts. Weekly fertiliser, insecticides & fungicides are applied. Best grown in Cinder media otherwise on pots, final posting is suitable at 12” size pots

The DHALIA plants are best grown at beds otherwise in 12” pots. They grow rapidly and need adequate food supplement to support growth. Cutting saplings are brought from Nurseries by names and colours in October. 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 stick supports are given

All other varieties seedlings are picked gradually for final potting in groups from October - at the first week INCA - Marigold's four colours including vanilla white. Marigolds are mostly placed at beds, but pots 8/10” is equally attractive. Quality seedlings of reputed brands should be chosen without any compromise

Then seedlings of rest 6 varieties are obtained before 1st November - because they will start flowering from around 50/60 days onwards. Petunias grown on flat pot minimum size 8/10” may choose hanging option, colour choice option is available. Pansy Super giants, looks good either at bed or pots. Aster, Dianthus & Salvia are hardy plants with no problem to take care of at bedspread or pots, my preference is to grow Dianthus at 8” pots. In this category, Impatiens is exceptional and sensitive at the early stage of planting at pots, so keep additional count for replacement options kept in small pots. It automatically grows bushy and organic fertiliser is recommended. My experience reveal it’s nice to grow Petunia, Pansy, Dianthus, Impatiens in Soil-free media as described, even Salvia dwarf varieties are recommended, for the last 8/10 always prefer Petunia, Pansy, Dianthus in this media

General brief approach about Care : Whenever cuttings / seedlings arrives, take two pinches of either Babistin or Saaf fungicide, diluted in a small container to carry out disinfection deepening roots and baby 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 uses, fetch excellent results

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

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

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09 September 2026

HOW TO GET: GARDEN FLOWERS GROW