Starting a Germination Room for a Large Hydroponic Color Capsicum Farm

Farm Questions
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Dear Atulkalaskar Sir, videos are found very informative and creates confidence levels to all of us and our fellow farmers.

Pl inform me the lining of the pond ,type of materials, its thickness, its price, its durability period etc, to have our caliculations. What are the precautions taken for the collected water, for sun damage if any.

We are very eager to read your farm developments.

All the best to you and your farms progress. g.p.rao, farmer

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Great going sir…
I tried to germinate colored bell pepper, everytime germinates happens in 8-10 days but once they grow little big by 1 month of so, they starts falling and getting killded. I thought it was due to my over watering, but even after stopping it, the trend continued and I am left with just 2-3 seedlings out of 100 sown. What could be the reason?

Thanks

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Hello Atul

Great going with bona terra .My soul says in future you might be starting your own chain of vegetable export :slight_smile:.The way you are working man it is commendable.your hardwork and ability to take risk in new technology like hydroponics and now in house germination room is impressive.
Make updates coming with more pics.
(off topic)What happened to strawberry cultivation you were taking through hydroponics?
Did you commercialised it ?

Good luck and hoping to see the developments soon.

Thanks

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@Rajdeep… Looks like a case of Damping off disease.

Since Damping Off fungi spread quickly in cool, wet soils, start seeds in well-drained soil, and provide plants growing conditions at the best temperature for the best growth.
Don’t overwater and avoid crowding plants together. Do so will help prevent Damping Off.
Keep good air circulation around plant seedlings.
Add finished compost from a hot compost pile into seedling mixes. This will inoculate them with beneficial fungi that will help suppress Damping Off.
Cover seedlings with a thin layer of perlite, vermiculite, sand, or peat moss to keep the soil surface dry and keep fungal growth to a minimum.
If you’ve had problems in the past with Damping Off, try using a soil-less potting mix that has been sterilized.
Many outbreaks of Damping Off can be attributed to poor sanitation practices. The Damping Off fungi can adhere to the surfaces of benches and previously used seedling trays. It is important to remove all dirt particles by washing and disinfecting equipment, benches and particularly seedling trays with a 1-part bleach to 4-parts water solution. Doing so will kill the Damping Off Fungi Spores.
Purchase seeds that have a resistance to Damping off
Don’t plant seeds too deep. It causes stress on the seedlings as they grow through the soil and results in more tissue exposure below the soil line to the damping off pathogens.

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@Devilosta…Thanks indeed for the appreciation. This is what drives me. Will keep you posted.
Strawberry commercial project is expected soon. It will be undertaken at this very site within a year or two. Hopefully I will be able to report the progress sooner.

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Thanks

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Hi Atul:
The more I see your progress, I am even more keen to see your farm and learn from you direct. I know it’s a lot of pressure on you given that you are busy with bringing up your unit. Is there anyway we can schedule it, please?
I am actively considering setting up a hydroponics based coloured capsicum unit.

Regards,
Srini
srini.priya@gmail.com

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Hello Atul

Could you please suggest some name for consultancy for Hydroponics

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Hi Srini,

Hope you’re doing good. I was wondering if you’ve set up your hydroponic farm. How is it doing? Do you need any assistance?

Thank you!
Manali D