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Farm Queries

Increasing yield

How can I induce abundant fruit setting in my drumstick tree, aged about 10 years?

M. Gopalapai Venu
Thrissur, Kerala

Dig a circular pit around the tree about 2 feet away from the stem and apply about 3kg of micronutrients at a depth of one foot and water regularly.

Flower shedding

How can I prevent flower shedding in my pomegranate tree?

P. Selvaraj
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

Apply 200 gms of Azospirrulum, phosphobacteria and Rhizobium each and 1kg of vermicompost and water the tree regularly.

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