Lush and colorful plants decorated with flowers in the balcony of the house enhance the beauty of the house. But in winter, due to cold, dew and frost, the growth of plants stops and they start withering. Especially marigold plants need special care in this season.
Don’t worry! With the help of some home remedies, you can keep your marigold plant healthy, green and full of flowers even in winter.
plant problems in winter
- Due to cold, lack of water and sunlight stops the growth of plants.
- The effect of dew and frost makes the plants weak.
- The color of plants fades due to less sunlight.
Mixture of spinach and mustard cake: a boon for plants
According to Narendra Pratap Singh, senior horticulture inspector of Rae Bareli, spinach and mustard cake are the best source of nutrition for marigold plants in winter.
- Spinach is extremely beneficial not only for our health but also for plants.
- The nutrients in mustard cake strengthen the roots of plants and help in their growth.
Method of preparation and use of mixture
How to make nutritious mixture?
- Material:
- Spinach leaves.
- Mustard cake.
- Process:
- Boil spinach leaves and mustard cake thoroughly in water in a vessel.
- Filter the mixture and cool it.
- Use:
- Irrigate marigold plants with prepared nutrient water.
Benefits of regular care
- Plants remain healthy and green when they get proper nutrition.
- The plants remain laden with flowers even in the harsh weather of winter.
- Plants do not need extra water or artificial fertilizers.
Tips for caring for marigold plants in winter
- Take care of sunlight:
- Let the plants get at least 4-5 hours of sunlight a day.
- Give water in limited quantity:
- Excessive watering in winter can damage plants.
- Frost protection:
- Cover the plants with plastic sheets or cloth at night to protect them from dew and frost.
