Looking the success of Jasmine plant growth even in drought conditions, It was decided earlier to expand the jasmine plot. The other reason is, the existing 50 odd plants are giving only 200 to 400 grams of flower per day. This quantity is not sufficient for taking to market. Presently it is going waste.
Presently there is enough rain in the farm. Windpump is also giving more water. There is no scarcity and there is excess water. Now is the time to plan all activities.
Subbu had ventured to the town of Rameshwaram, the birth place of Dr. Abdul Kalam to get the Jasmine saplings. This jasmine variety I am told is very special. He had brought 500 of them @ Rs. 5/- each along with a companion in Bus. He had to stay overnight.
Today with help of JCB, another 75 holes have been dug. Each hole will hold 4 saplings togather to create a bush. Earlier we made a mistake of plating just one plant per pit. Someone had advised to plant 4 at a time. It makes sense. Jasmine is a bush variety.
Already the plantation has started with help of temperory workers.
Subbu is going to Thirumala on pilgrimage for 4 days this week end. All other activities will be postponed for his arrival. He is taking Paramu and Kandan along with him for pilgrimage. The main event will be tonsure for his son. On his coming back we need to do the following
a) Purchase additional 15 coconut saplings and plant them near the mud pond. The coconut is growing well. Boosted by Panjagavya, it is the best plant suited for the soill
b) We also need to plant some more fruit trees, say 10 more
c) The space around the cement tank is not fertail. The banana crop has failed. I asked to clear that place and put navadhanya (9 grains) for fertility. But subbu has other plans. He has some assignment to be given to the lady workers who will take charge in his absence. That includes planting bitter gourd, snake gourd, cucumber and onion around the water tank.
d) meanwhile I want the ladies to plant Ponnanganni Spinach (Alternanthera sessilis, Dwarf Copperleaf) around the resting place to prevent soil erosion. We have seen this spinach grows faster and needs very less care. It will also be nutritious and is idle for arresting soil erosion. I hope so.
e) On the windpump experiments on fixing the new gadget on experimental basis to pump more water, I asked him to hold till he completes his tour. Let it be BAU activity for now.
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Presently there is enough rain in the farm. Windpump is also giving more water. There is no scarcity and there is excess water. Now is the time to plan all activities.
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| jasmine plant at Farm |
Subbu had ventured to the town of Rameshwaram, the birth place of Dr. Abdul Kalam to get the Jasmine saplings. This jasmine variety I am told is very special. He had brought 500 of them @ Rs. 5/- each along with a companion in Bus. He had to stay overnight.
Today with help of JCB, another 75 holes have been dug. Each hole will hold 4 saplings togather to create a bush. Earlier we made a mistake of plating just one plant per pit. Someone had advised to plant 4 at a time. It makes sense. Jasmine is a bush variety.
Already the plantation has started with help of temperory workers.
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| FarmYard Manure Purchased earlier was waiting for this season. Some quantity will be put in each of the holes. |
Subbu is going to Thirumala on pilgrimage for 4 days this week end. All other activities will be postponed for his arrival. He is taking Paramu and Kandan along with him for pilgrimage. The main event will be tonsure for his son. On his coming back we need to do the following
a) Purchase additional 15 coconut saplings and plant them near the mud pond. The coconut is growing well. Boosted by Panjagavya, it is the best plant suited for the soill
b) We also need to plant some more fruit trees, say 10 more
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| The existing Stock. Not a bad growth with good care. |
d) meanwhile I want the ladies to plant Ponnanganni Spinach (Alternanthera sessilis, Dwarf Copperleaf) around the resting place to prevent soil erosion. We have seen this spinach grows faster and needs very less care. It will also be nutritious and is idle for arresting soil erosion. I hope so.
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