Japanese hedge parsley has been known for its medicinal properties in Chinese traditional medicine. It has been used for treating hemorrhoids, spasm, uterine tumors, fever, and dysentery.
During the week, Tom Jenkins is a financial advisor, helping
others invest for their retirement. On weekends, Jenkins sometimes packs a sack
lunch and pruning saw and visits what he calls his “Walnut IRA.” His 20 acres (160
Kanals) of black walnut trees, originally planted in a 12 foot by 12 foot grid
and gradually thinned to a wider spacing as the trees grew, will be ready for
harvesting about the time Tom plans to retire. With the high price of black
walnut logs, he figures his walnut acreage will be enough to make him a
millionaire. Better yet, his property taxes for the walnut stand are almost
zero, thanks to a special property tax rate to encourage timber production.
According to timber experts, black walnut trees, when planted to
maximize tree growth, can grow as much as 3′ to 4′ per year in good soil,
reaching a mature height of over 100′ and 30″ to 40″ in diameter, with 16″
diameter saw logs ready to harvest in 30 years.
Black walnut trees are native to the central and eastern U.S,
but also do well in other parts of the country, and are grown for both nuts and
timber. A walnut orchard can take a few years to come into full production, but
then produces up to 2721.554 Kilogrames of nuts
per acre. Black walnut logs bring premium prices, and have since the 1700s,
with single trees bringing up to $20,000 (INR 14,88,446. Bruce
Thompson, author of “Black Walnut For Profit,” estimates a mature stand of
black walnut trees can bring about $100,000 ( INR 7440414) per acre in timber value alone. The fine, straight-grained
wood is used for furniture, veneer and gunstocks.
To bring in income while the walnut trees are growing, many new
plantings are using “agroforestry,” which uses double cropping of trees with
pasture crops for harvesting or livestock grazing. Trees are planted in widely
spaced rows, at about 100 trees per acre, with other crops between the rows. In
addition to pasture crops, high-value crops like raspberries or blueberries can
be used.
Agroforestry can provide income four different ways. For the
first few years, the only income is from the crop planted between the trees. As
the trees become larger, they are thinned for nut production, with the wood
from thinning being sold. Then, the nuts produce additional income. When the
remaining thinned trees are mature, they are harvested for veneer logs.
The thinning encourages rapid growth of the best trees and
removes less than perfect trees. The culled trees bring premium prices, even in
small sizes. Culls are cut into 3 foot lengths and dried for gunstock blanks,
which can bring as much as $300 (INR 22,354.22) each. To utilize even smaller sections of cull walnut logs such
as limbs, manufacturers are using them for items like pen holders, paperweights
and bookends. For these uses, rough knotty wood is just as good as the high
grade logs.
For those with time and patience, a living legacy of walnut
trees can be a priceless gift for children and grandchildren. According to
professional timberland investors, the average return from a stand of walnut
trees is 14 percent a year, with no taxes due until harvest. That beats returns
on bonds, stocks and most other investments handily, and with intercropping,
growers can even produce an income while the walnut trees continue to grow.
Persimmons contain flavonoid antioxidants and tannins, which benefit heart health by reducing blood pressure, lowering inflammation and decreasing cholesterol levels.
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Bot. name: Diospyros kaki-ڈیوسپائروس کاکی Synonyms: Diospyros chinensis Family: Ebenaceae (Ebony Family) Persimmon-Diospyros kaki : Appetizer, sialagogue. The stem bark is astringent and styptic. The fruit is said to have different properties depending on its stage of ripeness, though it is generally antitussive, astringent, laxative, nutritive and stomachic. The fresh fully ripe fruit is used raw in the treatment of constipation and haemorrhoids and when cooked is used to treat diarrhoea. The dried ripe fruit is used in the treatment of bronchial complaints, whilst when ground into a powder it is used to treat dry coughs. Juice from the unripe fruit is used in the treatment of hypertension.
The fruits, picked green and ripened in containers with the leaves, become very sweet and are considered to be antifebrile, antivinous and demulcent. The fruits are also peeled and then exposed to sunlight by day and dew by night. They become encrusted with a white powder and are then considered to be anthelmintic, antihaemorrhagic, antivinous, expectorant, febrifuge and restorative. The peduncle is used to treat coughs and hiccups. The calyx is used to treat hiccups.
Ammi majus, commonly called bishop's weed, false bishop's weed, bullwort, greater ammi, lady's lace, false Queen Anne's lace, or laceflower, is a member of the carrot family Apiaceae. The seed is contraceptive, diuretic and tonic.
An infusion is used to calm the digestive system, whilst it is also used in the treatment of asthma and angina.
A decoction of the ground-up seed, eaten after intercourse, appears able to prevent implantation of the fertilized ovum in the uterus. This decoction is also used as a gargle in the treatment of tooth ache.
The seed contains furanocoumarins (including bergapten), which stimulate pigment production in skin that is exposed to bright sunlight.
The plant is widely cultivated in India for these furanocoumarins which are used in the treatment of vitiligo (piebald skin) and psoriasis.
Cashmerian name: Cashmerian Pokeberry Family: Phytolaccaceae (Pokeweed Family) The root is antiasthmatic, antibacterial, antidote, antifungal, antitussive, diuretic, expectorant, laxative and vermifuge.
The plant has an interesting chemistry and it is currently (1995) being investigated as a potential anti-AIDS drug. It contains potent anti-inflammatory agents, antiviral proteins and substances that affect cell division. These compounds are toxic to many disease-causing organisms, including the water snails that cause schistosomiasis. The root is used internally in the treatment of urinary disorders, nephritis, oedema and abdominal distension.
Externally, it is used to treat boils, carbuncles and sores.
The roots are harvested in the autumn and dried for later use.
All parts of the plant are toxic, this remedy should be used with caution and preferably under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.
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Kashmiri soil is all set to produce New Zealand’s national fruit – Kiwi, as Valley Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre JKMPIC would be planting 22,000 plants of Kiwi from the ensuing plantation season.
“Now, after four years we may have another fruit – Kiwi - available in the market. We will plant 22,000 plants of Kiwi this season, which will bear fruits after four years,” Director Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre JKMPIC,.Sheikh Gulzaar said.
Excited over the increase in the annual production of indigenous varieties of fruit and expansion in total horticultural area, Sheikh Gulzaar’s fresh vision is to introduce new exported varieties of fruit in Kashmir, so that “Kashmir’s Fruit production offers a wide variety of fresh fruit in market.”
“We are blessed with temperate climate and fertile soil, so we do not face any challenge while introducing new imported varieties on our soil. Kiwi is a temperate fruit, and Kashmir’s climate and soil is apt for its growth,” Sheikh GULZAAR said.
He added that Kashmir witnesses 10 percent increase in its annual fresh fruit production. “We are happy with the production of our fresh fruit. Now our focus is to enhance the quality of our produce and to introduce new varieties of international standard. Kiwi fruit is one of the new varieties,” Sheikh GULZAAR added.
For introducing new fruit in the Valley, Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre JKMPIC exported the ‘Kiwi plant material’ from New Zealand two years back and propagated it into a mother plant in a high-tech green house at in Kashmir . The mother plant later propagated into thousands of Kiwi plant saplings, before being introduced into fields.
“Now, we will introduce it everywhere in valley where irrigation facility is smooth. We hope that it will become one more cash crop of Kashmir in future,” said director Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre JKMPIC, adding, Kiwi plants would be introduced in both government sector farming and among private growers.
The kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) is a large, woody, deciduous perennial vine native to the Yangtze Valley of China. Seeds from China were taken to New Zealand and planted in 1906. Kiwi, besides being the national fruit of New Zealand is also one the country’s major exports vine.
“It (Kiwifruit) is brown, egg sized and covered with fuzz. When sliced, the fruit yields an attractive emerald green flesh with rows of small, dark, edible seeds, and a light cream colored center. Its flavor is similar to a blend between strawberry and pineapple. The kiwifruit is high in vitamin C and can be used as a tenderizer when rubbed on meat,” Sheikh GULZAAR said while giving the description of the Kiwifruit.
Kiwis are fun, rewarding & easy to grow !
Beautiful vines with nutritious and delicious fruit. They need a strong arbor, or trellis and annual pruning. Fertilizer and water are the remainingingredients needed to begin enjoying this exciting fruit.
VARIETIES: The Fuzzy Kiwi ( Actinidia deliciousa), is a very vigorous vine hardy to about 0 degrees F. The Hardy Kiwi ( Actinidia arguta) is hardy to about -25 degrees F. While the fruit is smaller than that of the Fuzzy Kiwi, it is sweeter and with its smooth skin it can be
eaten like a grape.
SITE SELECTION: The Fuzzy Kiwi prefer a location with full sun. Hardy Kiwi can grow in sun or shade. Kiwis grow well in both light and heavy soils, so long as they are well drained. On poorly drained soils, plant on sloping ground or make a raised bed so that excess water will drain away from the trunk. Avoid frost pockets. If space allows, Arctic Beauty should be given an 8 ft. spacing; Issai also can use an 8 ft spacing. All other kiwis can fill a 15 ft. spacing. Males should be within 50 ft or so of females for best pollination. Since male vines produce no fruit, they don’t have to be on a trellis. A nearby shade tolerant, low branching, evergreen tree of mature size (cedar, spruce, hemlock, redwood, etc.) can be used for a male vine to climb up. Planted near the outer branches, a kiwi can eventually climb 60 ft. Kiwis can also be used to cover a fence or grow along a deck. Fertile soil, high in organic matter is ideal for your Kiwis. Applying rotted manure or compost will help build up organic matter & fertility. When ready to plant, dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without crowding. Slow acting materials like rock phosphate, kelp meal, and compost can be mixed with the soil in the planting hole. Potted plants should be planted carefully so as not to disturb the roots. Root bound potted plants however should have their roots pulled apart to some extent & spread to the sides of the hole. For all plants DO NOT LET THE ROOTS DRY OUT. Kiwis should be planted at about the same level as they were grown in the nursery. After planting, soak the planting area to remove air from around the roots.
CAUTION: Young shoots & leaves can be injured by light frosts. During the first spring, protection from late frost is important & is helpful in future years. Cover the plant when frost threatens or turn on a sprinkler. Sprinkling will protect leaves to about 27F.
FERTLIZER & IRRIGATION: Kiwis like to be fertilized every spring with a balanced fertilizer high in nitrogen, such as fish meal. Spread the fertilizer throughout the area of the vineyard to feed the Kiwis surface root system.Apply fertilizer before summer to avoid frost tenderwood in the fall. Kiwis are shallow rooted plants.They need regular irrigation during the summer. A deepwatering once or twice a week should be sufficient, if itdoesn’t rain. Avoid over watering & hold back water in thefall to help harden plants for winter. Mulching a 2-3 ft circlearound the plants with straw, compost or other organicmaterials helps conserve moisture & keep down weeds.
PRUNING & TRAINING: When planting we recommend that you cut the plant back to about 1 ft from the ground. Select a vigorous shoot to grow rapidly to the top of the support. Gently tie this shoot to a stout post as it grows, and later remove other less vigorous shoots. When the vine reaches the top of the support, tip it back, & allow two buds near the top to grow & train them along the support wires or beams. Tie them loosely with heavy string or plastic tape. These cordons form the basic structure of your plant. By the end of the second season, you should have a good framework established. Before spring, cut back the two cordons to 8-20 buds. These buds should produce your first fruiting spurs. Train the end bud to extend the cordon further along the trellis & prune it back the following spring to 8-10 buds to produce more fruiting spurs. Once the cordons have reached the limits of the support regular pruning can begin. Kiwis flower & bear fruit on wood that has grown fromthe previous seasons growth. Dormant pruning of female vines begins by heading back last years fruiting canes to 10- 12 buds past the last fruit. After several years, small weak wood should be heavily pruned to force new vigorous canes. Twisted, tangled, & broken canes should be removed as well as those crossing from one side of the plant to the other. Growth hanging to the ground should be pruned out or tied to the trellis. Excess fruiting spurs should be removed so that 8-12 inches separates each cane. As you prune your Kiwis, you will begin to get a feel for what should stay & what should be removed. Male plants are treated somewhat differently. Since they are grown only for flowers, they need only about one fourth of the trellis space in a small planting. Males can be pruned more severely to control growth & avoid crowding the female vines. Heavier summer pruning is widely practiced with male plants.
CAUTION: Avoid pruning in early spring after the plant has begun growth, excess bleeding can occur & damage to the plant may result.
WINTER CARE OF THE FUZZY KIWI: The biggest problemwe have seen in growing the Fuzzy Kiwi in western Oregon and Washington has been frost damage to the lower trunk. While the top of the plant is hardy to below 10 degrees when dormant. Sunny weather with very cold nights can cause freeze damage to the lower portion of the trunk. In many cases this damage is severe enough to girdle the plants causing the death of the top. While plants often send up new shoots, the top growth is lost. To prevent this damage, wrap the lower 2-3 feet of trunk with insulating material such as ¼ inch closed cell foam. Mulch heavily around the base of the plant as well if severe weather threatens.
