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Is Cucumber a fruit ?

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Most of the people dont know that Cucumber is actually belongs to the family of fruits although it is used as a vegetable in our house. In the ancient history there was a Roman empire who used to add cucumber to his daily food menu. Mostly grown in Haryana state this fruit is a warehouse of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folic acid which can be very handy in avoiding skin, eye diseases and cancer. As cucumber contains large amount of water percentage, it is highly recommend by the physicians for reducing body fat as well as overcoming the dehydration problem. The abundant presence of fiber and water is very useful in keeping away the kidney problems where as containing of potassium and magnesium in it controls the blood pressure. In spite of such advantages, the excess intake of cucumber may result in repetitive blenching and also its toxic nature makes the skin itchy. In Indian villages especially in both the Telugu states, cucumber is used frequently for making pic

Does healthy guava have cons

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Guava is the only fruitthat we can say, cheap and best for our health. Now-a-days we are buying it inthe market but there was a time when every house had a Guava tree. The fruit which we find abundant in Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh reminds us about the sweet days when we used to climb a guava tree and fall down. Then how could such a fruit has cons? Let’s find out. Coming to Pros, ·       Guava has vitamin c including some other antioxidants thatare responsible for avoiding cancer. Especially it is a best medicine forbreast cancer, intestine cancer, skin and liver cancer. ·       Like any other c vitamin fruit, guava also increases the immune system and keeps the digestive system intact. Guava consists of vitamin A with antioxidants like carotene and lycopene which stops ageing. ·       Also Physicians recommend it to every sugar patient as it has the ability to fight against diabetes. ·       Beyond that Guava is also useful in keeping the heart diseases awa

Carrot

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Carrot is a root vegetable, usually orange in color. Carrots are scientifically known as Daucus and Carota. Carrots come in different colors like orange, purple, white, yellow, and red. The taproot of the carrot is the part of the vegetable and most commonly eaten. Structure of Carrot: The carrot is a biennial plant in the umbellifer family Apiaceae (It is the family of aromatic flowering plants). At first, it grows a rosette of leaves (A circular arrangement of leaves) while developing a taproot. Taproot is the large, central, and imperative root from which other roots sprout sideways. The roots contain alpha and beta-carotene quantities which are the good source of Vitamin K and Vitamin B6. Carrot Producing States in India Carrot is a biennial herb and its branched stem is 30 to 120 cm tall arising from thick flesh taproot of bearing flowers borne in umbels. Carrots are grown in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Telangana, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh,

Amazing Health Benefits of Banana

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A banana is a delicious fruit, and its botanical name is berry. It produced in various kinds of large Herbaceous Flowering Plants. The fruit is variable in size, color, and steadiness. It may vary in various colors like green, yellow, red, brown (when ripe), and purple. Banana consists of fleshy outer peel which can be removed to expose the yellow flesh. The scientific name of bananas is  Musa Acuminata.  It can be consumed directly in fruit salads, juice, and milkshakes. Banana is used to make fiber, and banana wine. Structure of Banana Tree The banana plant grows corm-like structure. They are tall and fair sturdy, and its trunk looks like a false stem. They grow in a wide variety of soils, as long as the soil is at least 50 cm deep, and it consists of good drainage. The leaves of banana plants are shaped like stalk and blade. The base of the stalk is widened to form a sheath, and this sheath is made up of a false stem which supports the plant. Cultivated banana plants vary

Modern Technology in Agriculture in India

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Modern Technology in Agriculture is nothing but to reduce the human efforts. Most of the foreign countries are following modern technology in agriculture and generating profits. By applying this method, farmers are gaining more profits and able to increase their productivity of yield. In this blog we are going to describe the types of technology. Hence you can relax and sit back because all you need is to read it to know about it. Types of Modern Technology in Agriculture Information Technology in Agriculture Information Technology helps the farmers to think proper ideas and take decisions to increase the productivity of their yields. Information Technology improves and strengthens the agriculture sector in India. Through Information Technology we can know the information regarding weather forecasting and climatic conditions. It helps in developing natural and better agricultural practices. It explores marketing system, price, and reduction in agricultural risks and incr

Cumin

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Cumin belongs to the Apiaceae family. Cumin seeds are used as  spice in cooking   practices of Indian Subcontinent, Asian, and African countries. Ground cumin is used as an essential in different dishes due to distinct warm and earthy flavor. Cumin is known as Jeera in Hindi, Jilakara in Telugu, Jeeragam in Tamil, and Jeere in Marathi. A cumin seed has a lined pattern of nine ridges and oil canals. Cumin is brownish in color with an oval shape. Cumin Nutrition Cumin is the source of iron, magnesium, calcium, and Vitamin B1. It also contains other vitamins such as riboflavin, A, C, E, K, and vitamin B6. Cumin contains minerals like zinc, copper, and potassium. Uses of Cumin Cumin seed is used as an ingredient in cakes, cheese, bread, and curry powders. In medicine, it is used as a drug, carminative, and stomachic. Cumin Seeds - The Enjoyable Spice! Cumin seeds are available in two colors - amber, and black. The amber seeds are most common seeds and t

Chilli

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Chilli is one of the most valuable crops followed by the good vegetable farming business in India. Chilli is used as a principal ingredient of different curries, and chutneys. It is also said to be chilli pepper and which is the spicy item used for cooking preparations. Chillies are used in vegetables, spices, sauces, pickles, and dry chillies are used for curry powder. In India Andhra Pradesh is leading state in chilli production followed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. Chillies can be grown in open fields, greenhouse, and poly houses under shade nets, pots, and backyards. If they are grown continuously in greenhouses under controlled environment the quality, and production will be high. Regions Andhra Pradesh:  Guntur, Prakasam, Krishna, Rajahmundry, and Nellore. Telangana:  Warangal, Khammam, Hyderabad, and Nizamabad. Maharashtra:  Nagpur, Nasik, Ahmednagar, Sholapur, Aurangabad, and Amaravati. Punjab:  Amritsar, Nabha, and Patiala Tamil Nadu:  Ramanathapu

Cotton

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Cotton is the most important cash crop of India and plays a crucial role in the industrial, and agricultural economy of the country. Cotton is the backbone of our textile industry as it produces raw material (cotton fiber). In India cotton provides subsistence to 6 million farmers and also 30-50 million people are employed by cotton production. Cotton is a water craving crop and around 5-7% of the water for irrigation is used for cotton cultivation. Cotton Seeds (Binola) is used in Vanaspati industry and also be used as part of grain for milch cows to get better milk. In this article you will know about conditions for cotton farming, different methods of farming, and organic cotton farming. Conditions for Farming of Cotton in India Temperature:  Cotton can be grown in tropical and sub-tropical areas and requires a temperature between 24°C - 30°C. Climate:  Cotton grows in warm and moist climatic conditions. Where summer is long and where there is salinity in the soil. Rainf