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Today I present to you with a new blog.
How beautiful are mustard flowers on a winter morning.
I'm @romzan15 from #bangladesh
Mustard flower
Mustard flowers are so beautiful that many people come to take pictures inside these mustard flowers.
# The beauty of mustard flowers
The beauty of mustard flowers is a unique and enchanting gift of nature. Fields adorned with yellow mustard flowers look like a living canvas. Under the golden sunlight, these fields create a mesmerizing ambiance. During winter, the charm of these flowers intensifies, with the vast stretches of green fields glowing with hues of yellow.
Mustard flowers not only please the eyes but also play a vital role in agriculture. Bees collect nectar from these flowers to produce honey, which is highly nutritious for us. Walking through a mustard field, the sweet fragrance rejuvenates the mind. This natural beauty reminds us of the small, joyful moments in life.
This is the picture of a flower turning into a mustard seed.
# From flowers to mustard
The process of mustard formation from flowers is part of the plant's natural reproduction cycle. Mustard seeds, which are produced within the flowers of the mustard plant, eventually lead to mustard production. The process is as follows:
1. Pollination:
In mustard flowers, pollen grains are released from the male part (stamens). These pollen grains are transferred to the female part (stigma) of the flower. This transfer occurs through agents like insects, wind, or other carriers.
2. Fertilization:
The pollen grains travel through the stigma to reach the ovules, where fertilization takes place. This process turns the ovules into seeds.
3. Seed Development:
After fertilization, the ovary of the flower swells and gradually transforms into a pod. In the case of mustard, these pods contain small mustard seeds.
4. Maturation of Pods:
The pods slowly mature, and the seeds inside develop fully.
5. Drying and Harvesting of Pods:
Once the pods dry out, farmers harvest them, separate the seeds, and use these mustard seeds for oil production or other purposes.
This natural process transforms mustard flowers into mustard seeds.
Benefits of eating mustard and rules of cultivation
Benefits of Eating Mustard and Cultivation Methods
Benefits of Eating Mustard
Mustard seeds, oil, and leaves are rich in nutrients and offer numerous health benefits:
1. Heart Health
Mustard oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which help prevent heart diseases.
2. Improves Digestion
Mustard has a warming nature and aids in digestion.
3. Boosts Immunity
It is rich in antioxidants and selenium, which enhance the immune system.
4. Hair and Skin Care
Mustard oil keeps hair and skin smooth and radiant.
5. Pain Relief
Mustard oil is effective in reducing joint pain and muscle stiffness.
6. Cancer Prevention
Mustard seeds contain glucosinolates, which may help reduce the growth of cancer cells.
Methods of Mustard Cultivation
Mustard cultivation is a profitable farming practice. The process includes the following steps:
1. Soil and Climate
Loamy and sandy loam soils are ideal for mustard cultivation.
Mild cold and dry weather are suitable.
Soil pH should be between 6 and 7.
2. Seed Sowing
Sowing Time: October-November (Rabi season).
Seed Quantity: 3-5 kg per bigha.
Seeds should be sown 2-3 cm deep in the soil.
3. Fertilizer Application
Prepare the field thoroughly before sowing.
Apply 10-15 tons of decomposed manure, 80 kg urea, 50 kg TSP, and 20 kg MOP per acre.
4. Irrigation and Weed Control
Provide the first irrigation 20-25 days after sowing.
Keep the field weed-free by regular weeding.
5. Pest and Disease Control
Common pests include leaf rollers, and diseases like powdery mildew may occur.
Use neem oil or approved pesticides to control these issues.
6. Harvesting
Harvest the crop when 70-80% of the mustard plants are mature.
Dry the plants properly and separate the seeds for storage.
Proper mustard cultivation can be highly profitable for farmers.
For work I use:
mobile |
radmi note_13 |
photographer |
@romzan15 |
location |
Jhenaidah Bangladesh |
taking pictures |
in the field |
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