Some tips to help you successfully grow drumstick plants:
Selection and Preparation
1. Seed Selection: Choose good and Fresh seeds have higher germination rates.
2. **Seed Treatment**: Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours before planting to speed up germination.

Soil and Site Preparation
3. Soil Requirements: Drumstick plants thrive in well-drained sandy or loamy soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.
4. Site Selection: Choose a sunny location with good air circulation. Drumstick plants need full sunlight to grow well.

Planting
5. Sowing Time: The best time to sow drumstick seeds is during the monsoon season (June to August) for rainfed crops, or during the pre-monsoon season (April to June) if irrigation is available.
6. Planting Depth: Sow the seeds about 1 inch deep in the soil.
7. Spacing: Space the seeds 2 to 3 meters apart to give each plant enough room to grow.

Watering and Fertilization
8. Watering: Water the plants regularly but do not overwater. Drumstick plants are drought-tolerant but perform best with consistent moisture, especially during the initial growth stage.
9. Fertilization: Apply well-rotted manure or compost during planting. A balanced fertilizer can be used to promote growth, but excessive fertilization is generally not necessary.

Care and Maintenance
10. Weeding: Keep the planting area free from weeds, particularly during the initial stages of growth.
11. Pruning: Regularly prune the plants to encourage bushy growth and higher yields. Cut back the main stem to a height of about 1 meter when the plant is young to promote lateral branching.

 Pest and Disease Management
12. Pest Control: Monitor for common pests such as aphids, caterpillars, and beetles. Use organic or chemical pesticides as necessary.
13. Disease Prevention: Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.

Harvesting
14. Maturity Indicators: Drumstick pods are typically ready to harvest 6 to 8 months after planting. Harvest when the pods are about 1.5 to 2 feet long and still tender.
15. Harvesting Method: Cut the pods with a sharp knife or pruning shears to avoid damaging the plant.

16. Climate Adaptability: Drumstick plants can tolerate a range of temperatures but grow best in warm climates (25-35°C). Protect young plants from extreme cold or frost.

17. Soil Improvement: If planting in poor soil, consider adding organic matter or a nitrogen-fixing cover crop to improve soil fertility.

By following these tips, you can grow healthy drumstick plants and enjoy their nutritious leaves, flowers, and pods.

<h3>Seed Count : 10-12</h3><h3>Growing type : Small Tree</h3><h3>Sowing time : Nov-Dec; June-July</h3><h3>Sowing Depth : 10-20m.m</h3><h3>Crop Distance :5-7feet&nbsp;</h3><h3>Seed Germination :7-9 days</h3><h3>Harvest : 5-6 months</h3><h3>Life : 5-8 Years</h3><h3>Seed Treatment : 12-24hrs</h3><h3>Sowing Method :Direct sowing</h3><h3>Grow Bag Size : (2×2×2) feet</h3>

முருங்கை Drumstick

⭐ BestSeller

👍 Recommended

Buy and Order online from Aadhiyagai - Native Seeds Farm, oddanchatram | Now order online & pay using UPI, Paytm, GooglePay, PhonePe at Aadhiyagai - Native Seeds Farm, oddanchatram. Order Now!

Aadhiyagai - Native Seeds Farm, oddanchatram - Order Online

We, at Aadhiyagai, work with pleasure and the urge to preserve our traditional seeds since 2014, to bring back the tradition of seeds saving and to make everyone aware of our traditional seeds. We save and supply these traditional seeds to home gardeners and farmers in small quantities. Apart from these, we are also involved in activities to bring awareness on saving and preserving such traditional seeds to farmers and home gardeners.

Need support for start a traditional seeds conservation farm. For full detail 
https://forms.gle/hebeEtRay17sxg6R9

2014 ஆம் ஆண்டு முதல் பாரம்பரிய விதைகளை பாதுகாக்கும் பணியில் ஈடுபட்டுள்ளோம். விதை சேமிப்பு பழக்கத்தை மீண்டும் கொண்டு வரவும், பாரம்பரிய விதைகள் குறித்து அனைவருக்கும் விழிப்புணர்வு ஏற்படுத்தவும், பாரம்பரிய விதைகளை வீட்டு தோட்டங்களுக்கும் விவசாயிகளுக்கும் சிறிய அளவில் வழங்குகிறோம். இவை தவிர, விவசாயிகள் மற்றும் தோட்டக்காரர்களிடம் பாரம்பரிய விதைகளைப் பாதுகாப்பதற்கான விழிப்புணர்வை ஏற்படுத்துவதில் ஈடுபட்டுள்ளோம்.

#aadhiyagai #ஆதியகை

பாரம்பரிய விதைகள் பற்றிய தகவல் சேகரிப்பதும், நம்மை சுற்றிலுமுள்ள பாரம்பரிய விதைகளை சேகரிப்பதும், பாரம்பரிய விதைபெருக்கம் செய்வதும், பாரம்பரிய விதைகளை பரவலாக்கம் செய்வதும், பாரம்பரிய விதைகள் பற்றிய விழிப்புணர்வை மக்களிடத்தில் கொண்டுபோய் சேர்ப்பதும், விதைகள் போன்றே நம்முடைய எளிய பாரம்பரிய வேளாண் தொழில்நுட்பங்களை பாதுகாப்பதும் எம்முடைய பணி.. 

இவை அனைத்தும் நம் அனைவருடைய பணியும் கூட..

நன்றி.
Paramez Aadhiyagai 
ஆதியகை மரபு விதை சேகரிப்பு மையம் 
•www.aadhiyagai.co.in
•WhatsApp: +918526366796
•Telegram: https://t.me/aadhiyagai
•Instagram @aadhiyagai_seedsavers, @aadhiyagai_paramez

•Facebook: www.fb.com/AadhiyagaiBiodiversityAndEcologicalFarm
💛💛💛

*The better india*
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thebetterindia.com/190134/tamil-nadu-organic-farmer-engineering-dropout-career-inspiring-india/amp/

*The wire* https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.thewire.in/article/agriculture/farmers-notebook-aeronautical-engineer-turns-teacher-interested-farming/amp

*30stades*
https://30stades.com/2021/11/15/tamil-nadu-aeronautical-engineer-farmer-native-seed-biodiversity-conservation-organic-farming/

தி இந்து:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/homes-and-gardens/organic-farmer-a-parameswaran-has-created-a-bank-of-over-300-varieties-of-seeds-of-native-vegetables-and-fruits/article28306590.ece/amp/

விகடன்:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vikatan.com/amp/story/literature/environment/123168-important-attempt-of-collecting-traditional-seeds-by-an-aeronautical-engineer

குங்குமம்: http://kungumam.co.in/Articalinnerdetail.aspx?id=19170&id1=9&issue=20220313

Facebook

Instagram

YouTube

Twitter

Telegram

WhatsApp

Pinterest

Snapchat

Linkedln

Buy and Order online from {{.StoreName}}{{.City}} | Now order online & pay using UPI, Paytm, GooglePay, PhonePe at {{.StoreName}}{{.City}}. Order Now!