Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) acquired its common name because the mature gourds work as bottles or vessels when dried and hollowed. Bottle gourds come in various shapes, but the most recognizable is the dumbbell-shape, featuring two round bulbs separated by a narrow belt. The gourds can be eat..
Brinjals, also referred to as eggplants or aubergines, belong to the same family (Solanaceae) as the potato, tomato and peppers. The plant flourishes in hot climates, but cannot tolerate drought. Brinjals are sensitive to cold weather and are damaged easily by frost. In a crop rotation system, they ..
Carrots are a popular root vegetable that are easy to grow in sandy soil. They are resistant to most pests and diseases, and are a good late season crop that can tolerate frost. Not all carrots are orange; varieties vary in color from purple to white.Botanical Name: Daucus carotaPlant Type: Vegetabl..
French beans are delicious and easy to grow in small gardens. They make great finger food for children, and are ideal for anyone who doesn’t like the ‘stringy’ bits in runner beans! A few plants will reward you with a reliable crop and they come in a variety of colours – as well as the usual green b..
okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a summertime vegetable that needs at least 55 days with temperatures above 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Indian cultures call okra "lady's fingers" because of the long, narrow pods, which are the edible part of the okra plant. Most regions can grow the annual vegetable, but..
It has been developed at IARI, New Delhi. Roots are medium long, white, good textured, weighing 300 -400 g each. Since it can tolerate high temperature, it is suitable for sowing from the middle of March to middle of August. This cultivar sets seeds properly in the plains because it bolts very early..