Matching nitrogen inputs more closely to a plant's needs is the aim of a Elm Innovate project using technology from Germany."When we measured the optimum nitrogen fertiliser rate of a wheat crop in a previous project, we were very surprised to find it vary so much," said Adas researcher ...
How will climate change alter the ability of plants to grow in different longitudes, latitudes and outside their typical environments? How can plant scientists work collaboratively with food producers and policymakers to address food supply chain issues and resource scarcity? How can we optimise fert...
Supplied as 1 x grow pod plus FREE Grow Pack. use code: GWNOV24 Save 50%* + free delivery every month Join Seed Pantry's Grow Club use code: GWBOX24 Advertisement You may also like How to grow ground ivy How to grow pears
Mist the foliage frequently to keep the leaves clean. How to grow spider plants: Feed fortnightly from spring until late summer, using a half-strength liquid fertiliser. Without feeding, the tips of the leaves will quickly turn brown, marring the appearance of the plant. ...
Be sure to plant them at least 1 foot apart as irises grown from rhizomes typically grow into larger plants. In dry conditions water lightly every other day, until the shoot and roots take hold, then stop. Never use nitrogen-based feed as this will stimulate leaf growth and cause the rh...
Use the fork to loosen the soil in the bottom of the hole, and mix in plenty ofmanureorcompost. Place the root into the hole so that the budding stems are within 2cm (1”) of the soil surface. Any deeper and the plant will grow but may not flower. ...
Choose a full sun position in your garden or grow in large pots. The vigorous vines can be trained up a trellis or teepee support Improve the soil before planting by adding compost and organic fertiliser While you wait for the tubers to develop, harvest some of the leaves and use them as...
It's an activity that anyone can undertake giving knowledge to children on how to care for the environment. It's a great way of recycling household waste into a great fertiliser helping in a more clean environment. Your worm farm will help in reducing global warming because worm farms release...
Move away from producing "more" food towards producing "better food". This means using sustainable "agroecological" practices and emerging technologies, such as applying micro doses of fertiliser via GPS-guided tractors, or improving drip irrigation and using drought-resistant food sources to get mo...
I have for a long time been fascinated with the DIY world and tried to learn how to fix things myself. I dedicate this site to like minded people who love to find out how things work and how to fix things for themselves.