Hi friends,

I am Jyoti from India. Hope you are all well and safe, here I am going to participate in the SEC S20 W5 contest: https://steemit.com/hive-118902/@mainuna/sec-or-s20w5-planting-and-care organised by #Steem-Agro .

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Planting & Care

Which season does your region/country falls; and what are the best planting times and why are these times the best?

In our country India, the crops get water from the North-East Monsoon and the South-West Monsoon, depending on which crops are grown and agriculture is done. However, due to the abundance of rivers, lakes and ponds in the country, agriculture is practiced year-round in the areas in their basins.

There are 3 major cropping seasons in India –

1. KharIf(Autumn)
2. Rabbi (Spring)
3. Zaid(Summer)

Karif season

The cropping season in India begins in June and ends in October, where monsoon crops are planted and harvested.

Some important Kharif crops are:

Cereals	Fruits	Vegetables
Jowar	Muskmelon	Bitter Gourd
Maize	Sugarcane	Bottle Gourd
Millet	Watermelon	Brinjal
Rice	Orange	French Beans
Soybean	–	Tinda
–	–	Turmeric

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Rabi season

The season in which crops are sown in mid-November and harvested in April/May is called rabi season.

Some important rabi crops are:

Cereals	Fruits	Vegetables
Barley	Banana	Cabbage
Gram	Lady Fingers	Capsicum
Rapeseed	Tomato	Onion
Mustard	Grapefruit	Potato
Oat	Mangoes	Spinach
Bajra	Lemons	Tomato

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Zaid Season

Zaid crops are also called summer crops and are sown and harvested between March and June.

Some Important Zaid Crops:

Cereals	Fruits	Vegetables
Rice(South India)	Mangoe	Pumpkin
Groundnut	Grapes	Cucumber
Chickpeas	Watermelon	Brinjal
Sugarcane	Banana	Cantaloupe/Snake guard.

What is the importance of planting trees in the right place and in which places can trees be planted?

Tree planting is recognized as one of the most engaging, environmentally friendly activities people can participate in to help the planet if done right. Trees provide many long-term and short-term benefits. Not only are they beautiful, but they also remove and store carbon from the atmosphere, slow down heavy rainfall and thus reduce the risk of flooding, improve air quality.

It is important to choose the right trees while planning to plant trees. Choose trees that grow naturally in the area where you plan to plant trees. For example, tree species such as Eucalyptus, pine, fur, tea and coffee also fruit trees such as apple, orange, custard apple should be grown in rainy areas and tree species such as beetle nut tree, coconut palms and palm trees and fruit trees such as mango, chikoo, papaya should be grown in flat areas. Include rare trees and economically beneficial trees.

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While planning to plant trees in an area we should also consider the climate of that area. Therefore, tree seeds should be selected that are suitable for the climatic conditions of that region. And it should also be adaptable to future changes in climate. Trees like coconut and banana require a lot of water, so they should be planted in places where there is water even when there is no rain.

What kind of fertilizers or organic fertilizers should be used to prepare the soil before planting?

Excessive and disproportionate usage of artificial fertilizers has been linked to adverse impacts. This situation led to the identification of harmless inputs such as bio-fertilizers. The use of natural materials such as bio-fertilizers in crop cultivation can help protect soil health and crop quality. Bio-fertilizers are substances containing microorganisms that help promote the growth of plants and trees by providing them with essential nutrients.

What are the benefits of using bio-fertilizers?

• Increase crop yield by 20-30%.
• Stimulates plant growth.
• Activate the soil biologically.
• Restore natural soil fertility.

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What are the benefits of bio-fertilizers?

• Cost effective.
• Supplement to fertilizers.
• Environmentally friendly (Friendly with nature).
• Reduces the cost of using fertilizers, especially related to nitrogen and phosphorus.

What is the correct method of using pesticides and fungicides for gardening and which pesticides/fungicides can be used?

Pesticides are chemicals that kill insects. In general, a pesticide is a chemical or biological agent such as a virus, bacterium, antimicrobial, or disinfectant that inhibits, incapacitates, or kills insects.

This use of pesticides is so common that the term pesticide is often considered synonymous with plant protection product. It is commonly used to eliminate or control various agricultural pests that damage crops and livestock and reduce farm productivity. Commonly used pesticides are insecticides to kill insects, herbicides to kill weeds, rodenticides to kill rodents, and fungicides to control fungus, mold and mildew.

What home remedies can be used to protect plants for the roof or back garden?

By adding some potted greens around the house, you can purify the air and create a more relaxing and peaceful environment. Spending some time in nature has been linked to reduced stress.So, houseplants can make your home beautiful while detoxifying your indoor air. Some plants require more maintenance and space, but there are many options for plants that can withstand every weather condition. If you're looking to channel your inner horticulturist, we've got you covered. Below is a list of some easy plants that will enhance the beauty of your home and purify the toxic air.

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Growing lawns gives a beautiful garden to the house and a relaxing place for us to sit along with other flowering plants such as roses.Cactus, crotons, snake plant, bell plant, Christmas tree, palms, etc. can beautify home gardens.

I would like to invite
@sur-riti
@max-pro
@abdullahw2

to take part in this contest.