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Farm Queries

Miniature rose

Is there any method to induce flowering in my miniature rose plants?

Shahshi Prabhakaran
Kerala

You can apply a mixture of about 20 gms of micronutrient and 50 gms of vermicompost as side dressing. The plants should be kept under sunlight and watered. They will start flowering in about 10 days.

Red mite infestation

Is there any organic method to control red mite infestation in my jasmine plants?

S. Valliappan
Chennai

Spray 5ml of neem oil diluted in one litre of water all over the plants once every 15 days.

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SHAHSHI PRABHAKARAN

Chennai

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