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Growth and Care Tips for the Precious Saplings Gifted on 30-12-2025 🌱❤️

Dear CTGians,

This guide is not just a collection of gardening tips; it is a heartfelt return gift to all of you who have been part of this beautiful journey with City of Terrace Gardens (CTG). These saplings represent our shared dream of greener homes and healthier lives. As you nurture these plants, remember that you are also nurturing a bond that connects thousands of us across cities, united by our love for gardening. 🌿

Every leaf that grows, every flower that blooms, and every fruit that ripens in your terrace garden is a testament to your care and dedication. Let these plants remind you of the joy of giving back to nature and the community. Together, we are creating a greener and more sustainable world. 🌎💚

Thank you for being a part of this incredible movement. Let’s grow together! 🌟

👉🏻 General Tips for Growing Vegetables on a Terrace Garden

1. Sunlight: 6–8 hours of direct sunlight is essential for all these plants. ☀️
2. Watering: Water at the base and avoid wetting leaves. Overwatering can lead to root rot. 🚿
3. Fertilizers: Use organic compost, vermicompost, and liquid fertilizers like compost tea. 🌱
4. Pest Prevention: Regularly inspect plants and spray neem oil weekly as a preventive measure. 🐛
5. Mulching: Mulch with dry leaves or straw to retain soil moisture and prevent weeds. 🌾
6. Potting Mix: A balanced mix of garden soil, compost, cocopeat, and sand is ideal for most vegetables. Add neem cake or wood ash for added nutrients.
7. Precautions: Avoid waterlogging by ensuring proper drainage. Overcrowding plants can lead to poor air circulation and pest issues.

👉🏻 1. Broccoli 🥦

• Season: Cool weather; best sown in October to February.
• Pot Size: 12–14 inches deep.
• How to Grow:

1. Sow seeds 1 cm deep, spaced 12–18 inches apart.
2. Thin seedlings once they sprout to maintain spacing.

• Pests: Aphids, caterpillars.
• Organic Control: Neem oil spray (5 ml/litre) or garlic-pepper spray weekly.
• Dos and Don’ts:
  ✅ Provide 6–8 hours of sunlight.
  ❌ Don’t overcrowd plants.
• Harvest: Cut the main head when it’s tight and green, before flowers bloom. Side shoots will continue producing.

👉🏻 2. Yellow Chilli 🌶️

• Season: Summer crop; best sown in February–March or July–August.
• Pot Size: 12 inches deep.
• How to Grow:

1. Sow seeds in a nursery tray, then transplant when 4–5 inches tall.
2. Space plants 1 foot apart.

• Pests: Whiteflies, aphids.
• Organic Control: Spray neem oil or fermented buttermilk (10% solution).
• Dos and Don’ts:
  ✅ Mulch to retain soil moisture.
  ❌ Avoid synthetic fertilizers.
• Harvest: Pick when chillies turn bright yellow.

👉🏻 3. Green Capsicum 🫑

• Season: Grows well in cooler months (September to February).
• Pot Size: 12–14 inches deep.
• How to Grow:

1. Sow seeds in trays and transplant when seedlings are 3–4 inches tall.
2. Space 1 foot apart.

• Pests: Thrips, aphids.
• Organic Control: Use neem oil or chili-garlic spray.
• Dos and Don’ts:
  ✅ Prune lower leaves for better air circulation.
  ❌ Avoid planting in extreme heat.
• Harvest: Harvest when fruits are firm and green, before they turn red.

👉🏻 4. Green Cauliflower 🥬

• Season: Cool weather; sow in October to January.
• Pot Size: 14–16 inches deep.
• How to Grow:

1. Sow seeds in a tray, then transplant after 4 weeks.
2. Space plants 18–24 inches apart.

• Pests: Cabbage worms, aphids.
• Organic Control: Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) spray or neem oil.
• Dos and Don’ts:
  ✅ Keep soil consistently moist.
  ❌ Don’t allow leaves to touch the soil.
• Harvest: Cut the head when compact and firm.

👉🏻 5. White Cauliflower 🌸

• Season: Similar to green cauliflower (October to January).
• Pot Size: 14–16 inches deep.
• How to Grow: Follow the same process as green cauliflower.
• Precautions: Cover the head with leaves to keep it white (blanching).
• Pests: Same as green cauliflower.
• Harvest: Harvest when the head is firm and white.

👉🏻 6. Tomato 🍅

• Season: Grows year-round but best in October to February.
• Pot Size: 12–14 inches deep.
• How to Grow:

1. Sow seeds in a tray and transplant after 4–5 weeks.
2. Provide support with stakes.

• Pests: Whiteflies, leaf miners.
• Organic Control: Neem oil or fermented buttermilk spray.
• Dos and Don’ts:
  ✅ Prune suckers for better fruiting.
  ❌ Don’t overwater.
• Harvest: Pick when tomatoes are red and firm.

👉🏻 7. Brinjal 🍆

• Season: Warm weather; sow in March–June or August–October.
• Pot Size: 12–14 inches deep.
• How to Grow:

1. Sow seeds in trays and transplant when 4–5 inches tall.
2. Space plants 1–1.5 feet apart.

• Pests: Fruit borers, aphids.
• Organic Control: Spray neem oil and garlic-pepper spray alternately.
• Dos and Don’ts:
  ✅ Mulch to retain moisture.
  ❌ Don’t allow waterlogging.
• Harvest: Harvest when fruits are shiny and firm.

👉🏻 8. Purple Cauliflower 💜

• Season: Cool season; sow in October to February.
• Pot Size: 14–16 inches deep.
• How to Grow:

1. Sow seeds in trays and transplant after 4–5 weeks.
2. Space plants 18–24 inches apart.

• Pests: Same as other cauliflowers.
• Harvest: Harvest when the head is compact and bright purple.

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