Plant encyclopedia
Browse plants A–Z for balcony, bagicha, and terrace care — including trees. Filter by category, search to jump, then page through short care notes (draft seed).
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Amaranth greens
Amaranthus tricolor
A fast-growing leafy vegetable with green, red, or multicoloured leaves, well suited to warm-weather gardens.
Beetroot (chukandar)
Beta vulgaris
Cool-season root (Oct–Feb in Gujarat); loose deep soil; thin seedlings early; young leaves are edible too.
Bitter gourd (karela)
Momordica charantia
Heat-loving climber; trellis; bitter fruits preferred young and firm.
Bottle gourd (dudhi)
Lagenaria siceraria
Long vine for roof trellis; heavy feeder; pinch tips for branching.
Brinjal (eggplant)
Solanum melongena
Warm season; rich soil; watch shoot/fruit borers — remove damaged fruit.
Cabbage (patta gobhi)
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Winter crop; transplant seedlings in Oct–Nov; rich soil and steady water; watch for caterpillars under leaves.
Carrot (gajar)
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Winter crop; sow direct in deep, stone-free soil or grow bags; keep evenly moist so roots don't split.
Cauliflower (phool gobhi)
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Winter crop needing cool nights; feed well; tie outer leaves over the head to keep curds white.
Chilli
Capsicum annuum
Hot sun and heat; light feed; keep soil moist but not muddy.
Cluster bean (guar)
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
Drought-tolerant pulse veg; full sun; do not overwater established plants.