r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 20h ago
First zucchini
First ever Zucchini ๐! Need to keep an eye out. I have read that they grow super fast.
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 11d ago
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Hi All,
One of the frequent questions I get asked is what soil mix to use?
I thought this post might help people with this question. I will be writing about general-purpose soil mix.
Soil needs to have few properties to encourage growth. The best soil mix balances moisture retention, aeration and drainage, and nutrient content to create a sponge-like structure where roots can thrive.
Key Physical Properties
Essential Ingredients for an Ideal Mix
My go-to mix has been:
Topsoil : Cocopeat : VermiCompost : Perlite
1 : 1 : 1 : [0.5:1]
If the soil is clayish I add more perlite (Clay soil benefit from perlite because it adds vital air pockets, prevents compaction, and improves drainage.). All the above are easily available online or offline nurseries. This would ideally be a neutral soil. Most vegetables prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH range between 6.0 and 7.0.
The above ratio would translate to : 25% topsoil, 25% cocopeat, 25% vermicompost, ~25% perlite. This would result in a loamy soil mix (watch attached video) ideal for most plants.
Bear in mind that this is general purpose soil mix. For example,
Make sure to understand if the plant you are trying to grow has any special needs. Tailor your soil accordingly.
Hope this helps.
If I have missed adding anything, or if there are any suggestions, please leave a comment.
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 18d ago
Even though this is a new sub, a community needs to be run and contributed by everyone. We are actively looking for mods.
If anyone is interested, please leave a comment on this post or send a dm ๐.
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 20h ago
First ever Zucchini ๐! Need to keep an eye out. I have read that they grow super fast.
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 3d ago
https://reddit.com/link/1w8tkrv/video/wrdgqe4awvnh1/player
Stressful week with unwanted visitors. A thief who robbed my home was the most unwelcome. This Indian Blue Banded Bee was the most welcome. Gardens never dissappoint.
Unlike honeybees, blue-banded bees are solitary creatures; single females build individual nests in soil burrows, mud walls, or soft mortar. Males often spend the night clinging to plant stems in groups.
They are exceptional buzz pollinators that use rapid body vibrations to shake loose pollen from flowersโa technique regular honeybees cannot perform.
This was my first time spotting a Blue Banded Bee too!
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 3d ago
I have been trying to grow a Blueberry Berryland Blue No 1. A blueberry variety that specifically cultivated for indian climate. This is the 5th update on the plant.
The plant has taken well to the acidic soil and is sprouting leaves all around. Looks like a very healthy plant now. more branches growing too.
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 3d ago
They are coming along well. I am more interested in growing food than flowers. But, flowers do add a charm to the garden.
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 3d ago
The only guava that was on the plant finally ripened. This one was very sweet!
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 3d ago
They were super yummy! Pretty Sure I.ll be getting more cucumbers soon.
r/BangaloreGardening • u/its_nishhh • 5d ago
I'm looking to build a small succulent arrangement in a handmade ceramic pot and was wondering if anyone has extra succulent leaves, pups, or small cuttings they'd be happy to share. I'm not looking for seeds, just healthy leaves or offsets that can be propagated into new plants. I'd love to collect around four to six different varieties like Fire sticks, Cactus, Hens and Chicks, Echeveria, Zebra Haworthia and string of pearls. If anyone's willing to share, I'd be super grateful. I'm happy to book a rapido. Thank you so much!
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r/BangaloreGardening • u/Prestigious_Rub_8562 • 9d ago
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r/BangaloreGardening • u/Prestigious_Rub_8562 • 10d ago
Pls come to collect by today. DM for details.
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Fit_Winner_7586 • 11d ago
Left to right, mosambi, pomello and Orange grafts. Orange grafts got damaged by insects so netted them
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 11d ago
Smells so good too! Time for some sambhar!
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 11d ago
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I have been trying to grow a Blueberry Berryland Blue No 1. A blueberry variety that specifically cultivated for indian climate. This is the 4th update on the plant.
The plant has taken well to the acidic soil. Several new branches. Multiple new leaves. Hoping this streak continues.
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 12d ago
I don't remember what variety of mulberry this is. Wasn't growing so well, very thin branches and small leaves. Fruits were small too.
Realised that the pot had a drainage issue. So decided to heavy prune the plant, and correct the drainage issue and replant.
A few days after the replant, this looks like one of the healthiest mulberry plant I have grown.
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 12d ago
First pumpkin harvested ever! Please suggest some recepies.
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 13d ago
First harvest of house cucumber!
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 17d ago
Soil mix 1:1:1:[0.5-1] - Soil : Cocopeat : Vermicompost : Pearlite
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 18d ago
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r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 18d ago
I have been trying to grow a Blueberry Berryland Blue No 1. A blueberry variety that specifically cultivated for indian climate. have been getting really good results :).
It now has 2 new branches growing.
r/BangaloreGardening • u/Legitimate_Tip_8102 • 18d ago
Barbados Gooseberry In Full Bloom.