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GROWING TURNIPS

INTRODUCTION

Turnip is mostly grown in India. A cool and moist climate is best for growing turnips. The crop's roots develop the best flavor, texture, and size when the temperatures are 10°-15°C. Turnip does well in a wide variety of soils but grows well in loamy soil with sufficient humus. The ...

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GROWING GINGER

Land preparation

The land should be cleared and plowed thoroughly. The land should be plowed at least 12 inches deep. Later the grower should build ridges 12 inches high and 24 inches respectively. The characteristics of the planting materials required should be;

1_Unwashed pieces of ginger of about 2 inches of weight

2_Every ...

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GROWING SUNFLOWERS

Introduction

Sunflower unlike other crops does well under drought conditions that being the main reason it's grown in the marginal areas of South Africa. The crop is sensitive to high soil temperatures. The crop is very prone to damage by birds hence not suitable to be grown in some areas. Growing ...