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17/06/2024

Shade nets can be a valuable tool in vegetable farming, especially in regions with intense sunlight or extreme temperatures.

Here are some benefits:

1. Temperature Regulation: Shade nets help regulate temperatures by reducing the intensity of sunlight reaching the crops. This can prevent heat stress in plants and create a more favourable microclimate for growth, particularly during hot summer months.

2. Protection from Sunburn: Some vegetable crops, such as lettuce and certain herbs, are susceptible to sunburn when exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods. Shade nets provide shade and reduce the risk of sunburn, leading to healthier plants and higher yields.

3. Reduced Water Requirements: By shading the soil and plants, shade nets can help reduce water evaporation, resulting in improved water efficiency and reduced irrigation needs.

4. Pest and Disease Management: Shade nets can act as a physical barrier against pests like aphids, whiteflies, and leafhoppers, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. Additionally, they can help mitigate the spread of certain foliar diseases by limiting moisture and airflow around the plants.

5. Crop Quality and Yield: Properly implemented shade netting can improve overall crop quality and yield by creating optimal growing conditions. It can result in more uniform growth, improved colouration, and extended harvesting periods for certain crops.

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17/06/2024

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Liquid Fertilizer

1. Collect Organic Material
organic material

Gather organic waste, focusing on plant-based materials. Kitchen scraps (excluding meat and dairy products), yard waste like grass clippings and leaves, and even weeds can serve as the base for your fertilizer.

2. Prepare the Container
Place the organic material in the container, filling it up to about halfway. The size of the container will depend on the quantity of fertilizer you wish to make, but a standard 5-gallon bucket is a good start.

3. Add Water
Fill the container with water, covering the organic matter. Rainwater is ideal due to its purity, but tap water will work if left to sit for a day to allow chlorine to evaporate.

4. Fermentation Process
fermate organic waste
Seal the container with its lid, leaving it slightly ajar to allow gases to escape. Stir the mixture every few days to oxygenate it and facilitate the breakdown of materials. The fermentation process can take anywhere from two weeks to two months, depending on temperature and the materials used. You’ll know it’s ready when the mixture smells earthy and the solids have largely broken down.

5. Strain the Liquid
Once fermentation is complete, strain the liquid into another container, removing the solid waste. The resulting liquid is your concentrated liquid fertilizer.

6. Dilution and Application
Before applying the fertilizer to your plants, dilute it with water to prevent nutrient burn. A general ratio is 1 part fertilizer to 10 parts water, but this can vary based on the concentration of your mixture. Apply the diluted solution directly to the soil around your plants.

Benefits and Considerations
fertilizer on a tomato plant
Eco-friendly: This method recycles waste into a valuable resource, reducing landfill use and chemical runoff.
Cost-effective: It utilizes readily available materials, saving money on commercial fertilizers.

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KFC ORIGINAL SECRET CHICKEN RECIPE
Ingredients
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
3 beaten eggs
4 tablespoons oil
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