Crop mixing, also known as intercropping, and an integrated approach to gardening or farming, are sustainable and often more productive methods than monoculture. Let’s delve into these concepts and how you can apply them in your South Bengal garden. Crop Mixing (Intercropping): The Benefits of Planting Together Crop mixing involves growing two or more crops nearby […]
South Bengal, with its warm, humid climate and fertile soil, offers a fantastic opportunity to cultivate a vibrant garden year-round. But knowing what to plant when can be the key to a thriving and productive patch. This seasonal calendar will guide you on what flowers and vegetables flourish in our region during different times of […]
The tropics, with their warm temperatures and abundant sunshine, offer incredible potential for year-round gardening. However, the diverse climates within this zone necessitate understanding local seasonal variations to cultivate a thriving and productive space. This guide generalizes the principles of seasonal planting, crop mixing, and integrated approaches for gardeners across the globe in tropical regions. […]
Though below mentioned plants below are not true Indian subcontinent origin, they are easily available and excellent caudex plants.Jatropha podagrica is commonly known as the Buddha Belly plant or Gout Plant. Native to the neotropics of Central America and southern Mexico, this succulent shrub thrives in seasonally dry tropical environments. Its distinctive swollen base, resembling […]
Pachypodium is a genus of succulent plants belonging to the Apocynaceae family. These remarkable plants are native to the arid and semi-arid regions of Madagascar and parts of mainland Africa, where they have evolved unique adaptations to thrive in harsh, water-scarce environments. Key Features:Caudex: The most defining characteristic of Pachypodium is the prominent caudex – […]
The Adenium, or Desert Rose, is a captivating succulent shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Native to the arid and semi-arid regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, this plant has evolved remarkable adaptations to survive in harsh, water-scarce environments. Unique Features:Caudex: The most striking characteristic of the Adenium is its swollen base, the caudex. […]
