It was a scorching summer when every grain was starving for the rain. Monsoon delighted everyone because it was before time again. For a true plant lover, monsoon is the season to grow desires. It is a time to refresh the home gardens with freshness. If you do not have a home garden, then it can be the best time to develop one. Even if you do not have enough space to grow your desired plants, revolutionary gardening techniques can help you. In this write-up, we tried to bring all the tips and tricks that are required for a home gardener to make the most of the rainy season. So let us start without any delay.
Choose plants wisely
Do not stick to the plants that only flourish in the rainy season. The rainy season is the best opportunity to choose plants for an entire year or beyond. The water tolerance of the plants should match well with the geographical conditions of your area. If your area observes heavy rainfall, then you should choose plants that can bear waterlogging. Similarly, if you are in an area that does not receive heavy rainfall, then you should choose plants that can survive with less water.
Choose alternate growing medium
Because of heavy water flow in the rainy season, traditional soil may experience erosion. In this situation, other growing mediums, such as coco peat can do better; these growing mediums are porous and have better root-holding capacity. This means that they do not get washed away with water and do not hold extra water to the roots. These innovative growing mediums ensure proper airflow to the roots and protect your plants from root rot.
Do not forget to protect plants from heat
The rainy season does not mean that you do not need to protect your plants from heat. Sunny days of monsoon have a high UV index, so your plants may require extra attention. You should know when you can keep them in an open area exposed to the rain and when you can keep them under direct sunlight for better growth. It is advised to choose grow bags over traditional planter pots to avoid excessive heat and waterlogging to the plant roots. Grow bags from Upaaj are UV-protected and they have a proper water management system.
Indoor plants also need rain exposure
Indoor plants can grow without exposure to direct sunlight, but they may require exposure to rain. Rainwater is rich in minerals which are essential for plant growth. So, you should keep your indoor plants in direct rain to keep them flourishing. Alternatively, you can accumulate rainwater in a container and use it to water your indoor plants.
What not to do?
There are certain things which you should avoid doing this rainy season.
-Avoid keeping your planters on the floor: Plant pots on the floor of your balcony or on the terrace garden may block the drainage. So, it is a good idea to keep your grow pots or grow bags on planter stands.
-Do not over or underwater plants: Rain is highly unpredictable, so you should keep an eye on the water saturation of your plants.
-Do not keep your planters with seedlings in direct exposure to the rain: Heavy rain can spoil seedlings. So, it is a good idea to keep your plant pots with seedlings under the shade.
We hope these monsoon tips will help you in creating your own green oasis. So, what are you waiting for; grab your gardening tools and get started. Grow fruits, vegetables, colorful flowers and leafy wines. Capture the bliss in your home or kitchen garden and retain it till the next planting season. Happy monsoon to all the happy green thumbs.
