Vegetable

What percentage of Indians are vegetarian?

ByKarthik Kumar D Kon2nd Apr 2024
Approximately 30-40% of the population in India is estimated to follow a vegetarian diet. However, this percentage can vary depending on the region, cultural practices, and religious beliefs. Why Indians Follow Vegetarianism: Religious Beliefs: Hinduism: Many Hindus follow a vegetarian diet as part of their religious beliefs, which promote compassion and non-violence (ahimsa). They believe in

What are recommended servings of fruits and vegetables?

ByKarthik Kumar D Kon15th Mar 2024
The recommended servings of fruits and vegetables can vary slightly based on factors such as age, sex, and activity level. However, general guidelines provide a useful framework for individuals to ensure they're incorporating enough fruits and vegetables into their diet. According to dietary guidelines, a common recommendation for adults is to aim for: Fruits: Quantity: 1.5 to 2 cups per

How to make a compost without worm/kitchen composting/organic composting

ByKarthik Kumar D Kon5th Apr 2023
Composting is a great way to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden. While worm composting and kitchen composting are popular methods, there are other ways to make compost without using worms or organic kitchen waste. Here are some options: Leaf Composting: Fallen leaves are an excellent source of carbon and can be used to create a nutrient-rich compost. Simply pile up the le

Eight vegetables that can be grown at Home

ByKarthik Kumar D Kon28th Dec 2022
In this article we are gonna see eight vegetables that you can grow at your home easily. Chili pepper, Tomato, Garlic, Peas, Raddish, Cabbage, Cauliflower and Carrot are the few vegetables that you can grow at home with less effort. 1. Chili pepper Chili pepper can be easily grown from seeds, so we need to buy good seeds for better results. Sprinkle seeds over the soil surface, then cover with a

Growing enough Onions to Feed a Family by Yourself

ByKarthik Kumar D Kon26th Jul 2022
Onions are easy to grow, which makes it one of the best plants for a beginning gardener. They need less attention during the growth when compared to other plants. Onions will be having flavonoids, which have both an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect. By eating them regularly in sufficient quantities, these components will help people to protect themselves from chronic conditions such as ca

Growing enough Tomatoes to Feed a Family by Yourself

ByKarthik Kumar D Kon19th Jul 2022
In this article we are gonna see how they can grow tomatoes at their home and with the help of just other tomatoes at home. We have a few other articles which help to grow vegetables at home, you can read them from here. Generally tomatoes are used in the kitchen for almost all the curries in South Indian dishes. Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin B9, Vitamin C and Potassium and these Antioxidants pro

Growing enough Pudina to Feed a Family by Yourself

ByKarthik Kumar D Kon14th Jul 2022
Pudina is easy to grow and hard to kill, which makes it one of the best plants for a beginning gardener. It's especially known for its soothing effect on the stomach. Pudina is a fast growing plant, it's good to keep it in a pot or a container with some boundary, so that it doesn’t take up all your garden or yard. If people buy Pudina from a market or get Punida from a neighbor'

Growing enough Broccoli to Feed a Family by Yourself

ByKarthik Kumar D Kon11th Jul 2022
Broccoli is worth growing for its nutritional content value. This is rich in Vitamins and Minerals and is a good source of Vitamin A, Potassium, Folic acid, Iron and Fiber. Broccoli is a cool seasonal crop, so it should be started in early winters. September and October are the best months for seed germination. Germination Process? You can start seeds in almost any type of container as long as

Growing Enough Food to Feed a Family Year-Round by Yourself

ByKarthik Kumar D Kon28th Jun 2020
It's a great thought of growing enough food to feed your family year round by yourself. Certain things are really important for such a though, like how much food is needed for your family, which crops to plant, how to get the most from your plot, and how to preserve your extra harvest. How much food is needed? Let's say a 200 square fee
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