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by mirafzalkhan
June 7th, 2012, 12:39 pm
Forum: Fertilizers
Topic: Multinutrient Foliar spray
Replies: 20
Views: 14344

Re: Multinutrient Foliar spray

Izhar wrote:The pack size is 500 ml..
For how much water (Dilution rate)
by mirafzalkhan
June 4th, 2012, 8:25 pm
Forum: Fragrant Plants
Topic: anyone growing natal plum?
Replies: 7
Views: 7737

Re: anyone growing natal plum?

Its the common Karonda or kakronda .. flowers are mildly scented Common Karonda is Carissa carandas Height: 12-15 ft. and Natal Plum is Carissa macrocarpa 6-8 ft. I'm thinking of growing as a hedge. I've read its flowers smell like jasmine or gardenia. Can anyone confirm that? Natal Plum not flower...
by mirafzalkhan
June 4th, 2012, 8:04 pm
Forum: Growing form Seed
Topic: Unable to germinate Hardenbergia seeds
Replies: 9
Views: 4714

Re: Unable to germinate Hardenbergia seeds

I read on internet that they belong to areas with bush fire and to stimulate that effect, hot water should be poured on the seed and let the water cool down with seeds in it which will break dormancy. i tried it but no germination. Khabbab one thing you missed in this tip is smoke, Hardenbergia bel...
by mirafzalkhan
June 1st, 2012, 8:08 pm
Forum: Questions and Problems
Topic: I need help with Aquaponics
Replies: 6
Views: 5657

Re: I need help with Aquaponics

Dear shahzad Qureshi, Did you find some help with Aquaponics and how is it going.I am curious as I am also interested in it. Welcome to the forum, What type of help you need regarding aquaponics. Now days I am experimenting with a system very similar to aquponics and the results are very encouragin...
by mirafzalkhan
May 24th, 2012, 4:21 pm
Forum: Mir Afzal's Shade Garden
Topic: My Shade Plants
Replies: 30
Views: 32547

Re: My Shade Plants

How to Grow Caladiums Caladium is the most suitable decorative plant for Karachi climate. When the temperatures drop below 12 o C leaves begin to wither and die. In Karachi & similar winter climatic areas this happens for only two months (December & January), in February they shows growth a...
by mirafzalkhan
May 16th, 2012, 12:15 am
Forum: Dr Amer's Exotic Garden
Topic: Gardenias
Replies: 117
Views: 53016

Re: Gardenias

Gardenia requirement to flower profusely The two requirements already discussed are: Soil pH & Iron deficiency Temperature requirements, mentioned by Brig. Arif As all members are agreed on pH & Iron deficiency problems, but there is a confusion on temperature requirements. In my opinion Br...
by mirafzalkhan
May 15th, 2012, 9:37 pm
Forum: Questions and Problems
Topic: Anyone growing garlic vine in lahore?
Replies: 2
Views: 1926

Re: Anyone growing garlic vine in lahore?

Yes it produce a faint garlic smell, when the leaves are crushed it emits intense smell .
by mirafzalkhan
May 13th, 2012, 12:06 pm
Forum: Plant Identification
Topic: need some help...(solved)
Replies: 4
Views: 3005

Re: need some help...

First picture: Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema commutatum). The spike is flower of Aglaonema an inflorescence (a group of flowers on a stem) and is often mistaken for a distorted leaf.
by mirafzalkhan
May 10th, 2012, 9:19 pm
Forum: Kitchen Gardening
Topic: Watermelon advice
Replies: 21
Views: 10749

Re: Watermelon advice

I think it is better to try new things, trailing watermelon vines is now in practice in most part of the world but it requires lot of work & care. Watermelons on trellis.jpg You can also transform your melons in different shapes by enclosing the watermelon in container. Square shaped watermelons...
by mirafzalkhan
May 8th, 2012, 4:12 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: Assalam o alaikum everyone, i'm Rizwan :)
Replies: 5
Views: 4228

Re: Assalam o alaikum everyone, i'm Rizwan :)

Welcome to the forum... Lemon grass is commonly available from any nursery selling local plants. While for other herbs you can start from seeds. Seed sowing season for most herb is Sep.- Oct. Check this article for seed shops. Lahore: http://www.lahoregardening.com/2009/06/where-to-get-plant-seeds-a...

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