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The tulip garden in Kashmir is being opened to the public today. You must be wondering if we can grow tulips in the tricity. The answer is yes. See the accompanying picture. These tulips have been grown in a house in Sector 15. The bulbs are sown like any other winter bulb in late October. The plants give bloom,but the stick is not as long as the one you get in Kashmiri conditions. You cannot use the bulbs next year and will have to buy the seasoned bulbs again. At the time of planting,the bulbs should be treated with bavistin,dipping them in a solution made by dissolving two grams in a liter of water.
I have very good single red-coloured Petunias in my garden. Can I collect its seeds and what is the procedure?
Ritu Kumar,Chandigarh
Yes,you can collect Petunia seeds that are normally formed in the third week of March to mid-May. Pluck the seed pods when they turn brown and even when the sepals are green.
Can I plant a new hedge now? Which plant do you recommend for the purpose?
Nita Rani,Mohali
The best time of raising a good hedge is monsoon. However,if you want to do it now,you can,but be very careful in maintaining a good supply of water to the plants. Clerodendron inermi is one of the best plants used for a hedge.
I want to grow a mango tree in my garden. Which variety would you recommend for this area? I would prefer a variety that will give fruits regularly.
Dusehri is one variety that is a regular bearer in this region.
My Bael tree is shedding too many leaves. Is it normal or is there something wrong with the plant?
Manju,Panchkula
It is a normal for Bael to shed leaves in summer. They will reappear in June-July.
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