JANUARY
The annuals comprise the most important section of the garden and they should be manured well to obtain best results in February. Flood irrigation will definitely help the annuals to grow vigorously. As dahlias start blooming at this time, liquid feeding is essential for good size and bright colour of flowers. Spring-flowering winter annuals attain peak growth during this month. The pots and beds should receive regular cultivation
and liquid manure. I n some areas protection against frost of the susceptible species may be necessary. Preparation of nursery beds for summer-flowering annuals may be initiated in January end.
The winter vegetable plots should receive regular irrigation and interculture, a dose of fertilizers should be applied as top dressing. Radish and melons may be sown now. Watering of foliage plants should be restricted to the minimum.
Pits and beds for the plantation of new trees, shrubs and other hardy perennials should be prepared now, provided adequate irrigation during summer can be assured.
Chrysanthemums should now be sorted out for multiplication for the next season.
In roses, apply a mixture of urea, super phosphate and potash fertilizer in the ratio of 1 :2: 1 @ 50 grams per plant. Cut flowers with long sterns covering at least three leaflets under the bloom. A combination of foliar feeding of urea (2 parts), dihydrogen phosphate (l part) and potassium nitrate (l part) 3 grams in one litre of water and liqu it! manure, gives
quicker results, besides increased size brilliance of flowers. Winter season vegetables sown or planted In Oct, November are at the peak of their growth and productivity to give full harvest. Cucurbits can be sown if nil:111 temperature rises to 14°C. Cauliflower, cabbage, beans, mustard, lettuce etc. attacked by jassids towards the end of January. Proux: these crops from this pest by spraying 0.2 per Malathion. Continue harvesting peas, mid-season cauli flower, brussels sprouts, cabbage, knol khol, lettuce, carrot, radish, turnip. Bulbs of amaryllis, hippeastrum and haemanthus can’ J planted now. Make your selection of summer flowers and vegetable,” and place orders for seeds.