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Let's grow brinjal easily

 Let's grow  brinjal easily Soil - Well-drained, fine-grained soil is suitable for brinjal cultivation. It is best to maintain the soil pH between 5.5 - 5.8. Climatic requirements - brinjal can be grown in areas with good sunlight, from sea level to an altitude of about 1300 meters. Seed requirement - About 350 grams per hectare. Nursery Management - Beds of 3 meters by 1 meter, arranged to receive the best sunlight, are suitable. The beds should be seeded. Add soil and manure in a 1:1 ratio. The seeds should be placed in rows with a spacing of 6 inches. Land preparation - Turn and level the land with a hoe or tractor. Planting - Plant the seedlings about 25-30 days old in prepared beds, one seedling per hole. Spacing - 90 cm x 60 cm. Watering - In dry areas, brinjal can also be cultivated with rainwater. Watering should be done to obtain a successful harvest and maintain it as a profitable crop. It is important to water the soil well during dry periods without allowing it...
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Valuable information about chili and its medicinal properties





 Chili



Mexico and Central America are considered to be the origin of the nearly 25 species of cultivars that belong to the Solanaceae family of capsicum, such as hot pepper, bell pepper, halapino, raw chilli, kochi, and nimiris, which are cultivated in various parts of the world.


Chili capsicum is a member of the Solanaceae family of fiery, nutritious and health-promoting medicinal plants.  Chili has been cultivated in the area for over 7000 years and was first used for beauty and later as a food ingredient and medicinal plant.  Was a pioneer in introducing it to the world. At that time it was used as a substitute for expensive pepper imported from Asia.  Ferdinand Magellan, an explorer, is said to have introduced chili to Africa and Asia, as well as to their diet and medicine.


Medicinal properties of chillies


Research has shown that chilies contain a large number of chemical compounds that are rich in trace elements that have a beneficial effect on the immune system as well as on the health of the human body.



 RDA daily recommendedrequirement                          per 100 grams of chillies:

    


Vitamin C - 240%, B6 - 39%, A - 32%, Fe - 13%, Cu - 14%, K - 17, no cholesterol.

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