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Is your balcony small? Doesn’t get enough sunlight? Or maybe you want to grow veggies in pots but don’t know how to begin? Then sweet potato greens could be the perfect and easy solution! This leafy green is incredibly tasty and nutritious — and surprisingly, you won’t find it in the market. But the best part is, it grows easily with minimal care, without any chemical fertilizers, and you can harvest it all year round. All you need is a small pot. Just plant a few pieces of sweet potato that have sprouted. Water regularly and wait — you’ll soon see the lush green vines growing fast and strong. This plant thrives on balconies. The vines will beautifully wrap around your railing. It doesn’t need much sunlight — just a bit of light and air is enough. Only one thing to remember...

Gladiolus, often known as the "sword lily", is a striking flower loved for its tall, colorful spikes. With proper care, this flower can be grown successfully in Bangladesh and many other regions, offering both beauty and commercial value. Soil & Climate RequirementsGladiolus grows well in a variety of fertile soils, but well-drained loamy or sandy-loam soils are best. Soil pH: 6.0–7.0 Climate: Cool weather is ideal Temperature: 15–20°C is optimal for growth and flowering Light: Needs 8–10 hours of sunlight daily Tip: Choose a sunny, wind-protected location for the best results. Recommended VarietiesThe Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) has developed three popular varieties: BARI Gladiolus-1 BARI Gladiolus-2 BARI Gladiolus-3These are...

Introduction Gerbera is an important commercial flower belonging to the Asteraceae family. It was named after the German naturalist Traugott Gerber. In the international flower trade, Gerbera is one of the most popular "cut flowers" due to its bright colors and long vase life. Varieties There are about 40 species under the Gerbera genus. Among them, Gerbera jamesonii is the most widely cultivated. In Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute has developed two main varieties: BARI Gerbera-1 BARI Gerbera-2 Climate Gerbera is a hardy plant. It thrives in open fields in tropical regions and in greenhouses in subtropical or temperate zones. The ideal daytime temperature is 16–20°C, while nighttime should be 10–12°C. In hot weather, a 30% shade net imp...

চীনের কিছু অঞ্চলে আপনি একটি অদ্ভুত দৃশ্য দেখতে পারেন: তরমুজের ওপর সতর্কভাবে একটি পাথর রাখা। এটা তরমুজ গড়িয়ে পড়া ঠেকাতে বা কারও হাত থেকে রক্ষা করার জন্য নয়। বরং এটি তরমুজের মিষ্টতার সঙ্গে জড়িত একটি গভীর রহস্য। দিনের বেলায়, পাথরটি সূর্যের তাপ শোষণ করে, তরমুজকে অতিরিক্ত রোদ থেকে সুরক্ষা দেয়। আর রাত হলে, সেই পাথর ধীরে ধীরে জমা তাপ ছেড়ে দেয়, ফলে তৈরি হয় এক ধরনের উষ্ণ-শীতল পার্থক্য। এই তাপমাত্রার তারতম্য তরমুজের পাকানোর প্রক্রিয়াকে উত্তেজিত করে, ফলে তা আরও মিষ্টি হয়ে ওঠে। এটি খুব সাধারণ এক কৃষি-কৌশল, কিন্তু প্রকৃতি ও ফসলের ওপর তার প্রভাব সম্পর্কে এক গভীর উপলব্ধি বহন করে।...