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Soil salinity, the accumulation of salts in the surface zone, poses significant challenges to agriculture worldwide. Whether it stems from natural causes, clearing native vegetation (dryland salinity), or irrigation practices, its impact on crop health and yield is profound. Understanding the Causes Salinity may be... Continue reading

Moisten a paper towel and squeeze out excess water. The towel should be damp, but not dripping wet. Spread the damp paper towel out on a clean surface and fold in half. Select at least ten seeds from the package you are testing. Spread the... Continue reading

Squash is a member of the cucurbit family. Its fruit comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. It is a rich source of vitamin A, Calcium, and Phosphorus. It can be grown in an open field as well in insect nets, shade, and Green... Continue reading

The gateway towards production for any plant is germination. Each and every seed has to pass through this for the beginning of growth. While Temperature and light are the main conditions that should be fulfilled for entry. Cabbage (one of the main and favorite vegetables... Continue reading

1. Ignoring the forecast 2. Breaking the roots 3. Overlooking your tired soil 4. Planting tomatoes too deeply 5. Leaving a long stem above ground 6. Over-fertilizing new tomato seedlings 7. Baking your tomato plants 8. Letting your tomato plants go thirsty 9. Ignoring pests... Continue reading

Silver mulch is polyethylene sheeting coated with a thin layer of aluminum that reflects ultraviolet rays. Many studies have been published comparing plants grown on silver mulch to the same plants on black mulch showed that in addition to repelling more harmful insects (aphids, whiteflies),... Continue reading

Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) is a commonly grown vegetable in Pakistan and belongs to Family of Cucurbitaceae. Besides many other reasons for low yield, there is one problem of fewer pistillate flowers and a high sex ratio. In cucurbitaceous plants, sex expression such as time... Continue reading