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Chrysanthemums and Marigolds are two popular flowers that belong to the eastern tropics. Both Chrysanthemums and Marigolds are popular among flower farmers of tropics. These crops require little care and are easy to grow because of their hardy nature. Chrysanthemums are known for their showy flowers and Marigolds are known for their nematode-repellant properties. Chrysanthemums and Marigolds have great economic value as cut flowers, loose flowers...
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Lilies are considered as those cut flowers which enliven the environment by their charismatic appearances with most beautiful colors. It is one of the best flowers planted by most of the gardeners depending on their survival conditions. These are also regarded as addition of personality to the places wherever these are planted be it gardens, or in pots or inside. Besides its decorative qualities, the flowers also have cultural meanings. Lilies symbolize...
3) Carnations
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Carnation is regarded as one of the most important cut flower all over the world and a very much preferable crop to be grown commercially in terms of fetching appreciable monetary returns. There are many suggestions related to meaning of the word Carnation. Some scholars propose that the name of the flower is derived from the word "corone" meaning flower garlands while others suggest that it is derived from the word "carnis" meaning flesh, which refers...
4) Gladiolus
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Gladiolus, also known as Sword Lily has derived its name from a Latin word "Gladioli" which means sword as the leaves of the plant resemble to that of a sword. Attractive and long spikes with bright, huge and colorful flowers in various sizes in addition to long keeping quality are some of the characteristics, which make it as one of the most demanding and revenue fetching commercial crop. It is an ideal cut flower crop, which can be grown easily...
5) Jasmines
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Jasmines are the only flowers which are demanded on a large scale for their rich fragrance and beauty. Considered as one of the most important flower grown in Indian gardens, various species are cultivated with the purpose of purifying the garden atmosphere with their fragrance. In the commercial markets, Jasmines are demanded for their flower extracts in the form of perfumes, oils, concretes and as an essential ingredient in many cosmetics. Hence...
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Gardening may be pursued either as a hobby or as a career. To the modern urban world, gardening is a hobby, a relaxing escape from the pressures of an urban environment. To a vocational gardener, gardening may be an enjoyable vocation. Whatever may be the reason behind the gardening activity, undoubtedly, growing flowers, fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits, provides a great sense of joy, relaxation and accomplishment
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Chrysanthemums and Marigolds are two popular flowers that belong to the eastern tropics. Both Chrysanthemums and Marigolds are popular among flower farmers of tropics. These crops require little care and are easy to grow because of their hardy nature. Chrysanthemums are known for their showy flowers and Marigolds are known for their nematode-repellant properties. Chrysanthemums and Marigolds have great economic value as cut flowers, loose flowers...
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Lilies are considered as those cut flowers which enliven the environment by their charismatic appearances with most beautiful colors. It is one of the best flowers planted by most of the gardeners depending on their survival conditions. These are also regarded as addition of personality to the places wherever these are planted be it gardens, or in pots or inside. Besides its decorative qualities, the flowers also have cultural meanings. Lilies symbolize...
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Among all the garden crops, bulbous crops play an important role in magnifying the view of the home garden as these have other good qualities besides beautifying the place where these are grown. One of the main advantages of growing bulbous crops in a home garden is that due to perennial nature, a gardener does not have to worry about next season planting. All the bulbous plants have storage parts underground the soil which can be corms, true bulbs,...
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In simple words, medicinal plants may be defined as plants that possess medicinal properties and help in curing various ailments of the body either slowly or rapidly. The naturally occurring compounds secreted by the medicinal plants help in curing all types of disorders of the body and mind that include mental, respiratory, stomach, skin, and intestinal disorders without any side effects.
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