‘Frequent pruning should be done for Jasmine plants’- ADAC and RI students outreach project in SEVAI Arumbuhalnagar.

Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural college and Research Institute of Trichy 12 girls students S.Arivuselvi,P.Krishnaveni,K.Latha,S.Manimegalai,M.P.Munny,R.Nandhini,R.Parameswari,R.Poonguzhali,T.Preethi Priyadharshini,N.Praga,P.Subhadhanu and S.Sudha those are in community outreach program  visited the jasmine garden promoted by Eco-club of SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation school,Pettavaithalai.This area of Andanallur is known for Jasmine cultivation, and the women Self Help groups are involved jasmine cultivation as a successful venture. The Agriculture College outreach program students with the guidance and support of Dr.Nithila, Group Facilitator and Dr.Aavudaithai, NGO organizer of ADAC and RI under the guidance of its Dean Dr.Jayapal visited the jasmine plantation.  The project internship students of ADAC and RI shared their knowledge about the Jasmine cultivation to the SEVAI community college students of Arumbuhalnagar.The ADAC and RI students enlightened “Jasmine leaves are either evergreen. The leaf arrangement is opposite in most species. Leaf shape is simple, tri-foliate or pinnate with five to nine leaflets, each up to two and half inches long. Flowering takes place in summer or spring, usually six months after planting. Jasmine prefers full sun to partial shade and a warm site. They grow well in moist, well drained, sandy loam to clayey garden soil with moderate level of fertility. Plenty of water should be given during summer but this can be reduced during winter. Plants should be kept at least eight feet apart in order to allow for the full grown size of the plant. Additional fertilizer should be added each spring. Younger plants should be tied with the stems to give a fairly heavy support. Tips of the plants should be pinched to stimulate lateral growth and frequent pruning should be done to restrain growth. If the vine is to be grown as a ground-cover, the upward twining stems will need trimming. Stem cutting and sowing of seeds are handy methods for the propagation of the plant, Mild fertilizers are required for best growth, and Temperature must be controlled, Jasmine needs regular pinching and shaping to control growth, If not planted at a proper distance, plants will quickly become crowded, Containerized plants should be planted in the fall, Fully developed, unopened flower buds.

ADRC/RI students monitor the growth of Jasmine

 “Propagating this Oriental-born flower is one way to create a new plant without having to fuss over seeds and long wait periods for blooms. Gardeners are able to see their plants grow and produce flowers the following spring after propagating in the fall. Things You'll Need, Pruning shears, Rooting hormone powder, Planting medium, -gallon planting container, Cut a limb from the parent plant at a 45-degree angle with pruning shears, taking at least 6 to 8 inches of the healthy limb. Make the cut clean and precise to avoid future disease or stress. Look for smoothness of the stem, pure green color and bright, clean leaves when choosing a limb to cut, Cut the leaves from the bottom 1/3 of the limb to create the base of the new plant. Make your cuts clean, directly beside the main stem. Dip the bottom 2 inches of the new plant into the rooting hormone powder and set aside, Pour the rooting medium into the container, creating a hole large enough to accommodate the 2 inches that have been treated with rooting hormone. Place the limb within the soil and perlite mix with gentle care to prevent any unnecessary stress, Water the cutting enough to keep the soil firm to the touch. Do not allow the soil to get dry or dusty, or too soaked, Plant the jasmine cutting in the garden bed outdoors or in a larger container once the plant has grown three sets of leaflets” the ADAC and RI concluded. -Govin