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Pal Talks Volume 4: May-June 2023

It is the season of yellow! From mangoes to marigold, you’ve waited long to enjoy your favourite fruits and flowers.
This takes us back to the most fundamental questions – when exactly to water the plants? Just yesterday it was pouring, today it is sunny..However, when your plants aren’t blooming to their glory; when trees aren’t bearing fruits; when you see plants drying up; this wait may seem endless. what should be the watering routine?
The answer lies within your touch!Don’t get disheartened. Don’t stop here. Gardening is a journey of patience and perseverance, discovery and experience. So, keep digging..
A few things you must ensure to boost productivity of your plants:

Routine

Establish a watering schedule in this dry season. Water early morning to help plants produce food efficiently during peak hours of sunlight.

Fertilization

Both, over or under fertiziling plants can affect their growth. Know when they were fertilized before adding.

Cleanliness

Avoid water stagnation in trays / plates. They not only affect the root growth but also act as a breeding spot for insects, pests in the garden.

Patience

Perhaps, plants aren’t mature yet to bear their fruits, flowers. Constant weather changes also cause distress. These are factors beyond one’s control.