PEPPER - INTRODUCTION

              INTRODUCTION OF PEPPER

                                   


Peppers are a member of the Solanaceae (night shade 

family). Peppers may be "hot" or "sweet". Peppers are a long 

season, heat loving crop. This crop requires 3 to 4 months of frost 

and cold weather. So they are not generally transplanted until mid 

June. The minimum soil temperature for seed germination is 15 

degree celsius and maximum is 35 degree celsius and an optimum 

range of 18 to 35 degree celsius. Capsaicin manufacture found that 

the pepper fruit peel contains capsaicin so that make it as spicy 

taste, can increase appettite. Pepper's vitamin C content is ranked 

in first place of vegetables. 

       Only with the development of cultivars such as "Ace hybrid"

and "super set" has pepper growing in the field. Peppers are mainly

limited to the areas of the Atlantic provinces which can

 successfully  grow grain corn. Peppers require an adequate and 

regular supply of water. Well drained soils, well supplied with 

organic matter are required.

       Red peppers do not mature on cultivars such as "super set" 

until late August. In the field crops are generally are highly 

variable in yield from year to year.10,000 kg per hectare is thought 

to be a good field yield. In tunnel houses yields of 4.5 kg per 

square meter have been obtained.(45,000 kg per hectare) 




                 NUTRIENT CONTENT:

      Excellent source of vitamin C. Good source of other vitamins 

and minerals including potassium. Low in calories - one medium 

raw pepper contains about 15 kilo calories. Pepper can do the main 

course, also can be used to side dishes or soup can also be 

used as  pharmaceutical raw materials.







                                                                                                                 VARSHA M.R

Health Benefits of Drumstick to Children and Pregnant And Lactating Mothers:

Drumstick grown in countries like India and Pakistan is greatly valued vegetable for its antibacterial and cleansing  properties. The various parts of this plant like its fruits; small white flowers and small round leaves are all valued for their different uses. They are cooked and eaten as vegetable.
The pods of drumstick and its leaves have a rich source of acrotene, calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin C and are used in various South Indian dishes because of their high nutritional value. The different parts of the drumstick plant are valued for their therapeutic value and have been used to cure various diseases because of their medicinal value and high content of iron.
Drumstick leaves can be given to infants and growing children and serve as a good tonic. However it may be difficult for children to eat them naturally, as they are bitter. So the best way to give them to infants would be to extract the juice from these leaves, filter it and mix them with milk before being given to them. However older children can be given the fruit and leaves in the form of curries and other preparations like the South Indian Sambar or mixed and cooked with pulses. They help build healthy and strong bones and also help to purify the blood stream.
Pregnant and lactating mothers can benefit a lot from the health benefits of drumstick leaves and fruit. Drumstick leaves is an ideal tonic for pregnant and lactating mothers and provide them with the calcium, iron and vitamins that  help to reduce the sluggishness of the uterus and help have a safe and easy delivery. In addition they also help to eliminate and reduce post delivery complications and help to increase breast milk in lactating mothers. Soup prepared by boiling drumstick leaves with water and salt, draining the water and eaten after smearing with ghee helps. Some mothers may appreciate eating it as a vegetable with pulses added to it.

 

SEVEN WAYS TO EAT AND DRINK TURMERIC:

Turmeric has long been a staple in Indian curries as well as in foods like mustard (it provides that golden yellow color!), but there are lots of other ways to eat and drink this spice. Here are seven easy ideas.

• 1. Add it to scrambles and frittatas. Use a pinch of turmeric in scrambled eggs, a frittata, or tofu scramble. If you or your family are new to turmeric, this is a great place to start because the color is familiar and the flavor subtle.

→ Recipe: Southwestern Tofu Scramble

• 2. Toss it with roasted vegetables. Turmeric's slightly warm and peppery flavor works especially well with cauliflower, potatoes, and root vegetables.

→ Recipe: Cauliflower Steaks with Ginger, Turmeric, and Cumin

• 3. Add it to rice. A dash of turmeric brings color and mild flavor to a pot of plain rice or a fancier pilaf.

→ Recipe: Fragrant Yellow Rice

• 4. Try it with greens. Sprinkle turmeric into sautéed or braised greens like kale, collards, and cabbage.

→ Recipe: Cabbage in Mild Yogurt and Mustard Seed Curry

• 5. Use it in soups. A bowl of vegetable or chicken soup feels even more warming when it's tinged with golden turmeric.

→ Recipe: Creamy Curried Cauliflower Soup

• 6. Blend it into a smoothie. While fresh turmeric root is especially great in juices and smoothies, a pinch of ground spice is good, too. The slightly pungent flavor is usually well masked in smoothies.

→ Recipe: Superpower Morning Smoothie (the recipe doesn't call for turmeric but you can definitely add it!)

• 7. Make tea. Simmer turmeric with milk and honey to make an earthy and comforting beverage.

→ Recipe: Turmeric-Ginger Tea

→ An additional tip: If you're looking to get the health benefits of turmeric, pair it with pepper. Herbalist Rosalee de la Forêt tells us, "To get the most out of your turmeric add 3% black pepper to the mix. Black pepper improves the bioavailability of turmeric, making smaller doses more effective." This works out to about 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper to 1/4 cup of turmeric. To make it easy, I simply premix pepper into my jar of turmeric.

 

9 Health Benefits of DRUMSTICK

  The botanical name for drumstick tree is "Moringa Oleifera"and it is the single genus in the family "Moringaceae"The Other name for drumstick tree is"horseradish".The word "Moringa" is derived from the Tamil word "Murungai". It is thought to have been originated from Northwest India. Drumsticks are enjoyed by including them in curries, sauces, soups or pickles. It is known to be beneficial for the human health in many ways.Check out some amazing health benefits of drumsticks-

 

• It is a rich source of highly digestive proteins, calcium, iron, Vitamin C, and carotenoids.

• Drumstick soup helps to control any kind of chest congestion, coughs and sore throats.

• Juice extracted from drum stick leaves, when mixed with milk and offered to children will greatly helps to strengthen their bones as it is said to be a great source of Calcium.

• Drumstick leaves juice gives a good glow to your skin and face also drumstick is said to be a great blood purifier.

• Drumstick leaves are used to treat many problems such as the wheezing of asthma, bronchitis, and tuberculosis.

• Soup made with drumstick leaves and flowers are highly beneficial in preventing infections such as throat, chest and skin.

• Drumstick-leaf juice is also very beneficial for pregnant women as it can help them to overcome sluggishness of the uterus, ease delivery, and reduce post-delivery complications.

• Inhaling steam of water in which drumsticks have been boiled helps to control asthma and other lung problems.

• Because of the high calcium, iron, and vitamins, drumstick leaves can be used as a wonderful tonic for infants, growing kids and teens to promote strong and healthy bones.

• Pregnant women should often eat drumsticks as it helps to ease any kind of pre and post-delivery complication.

 

7 Benefits of Turmeric for a Flawless Skin

                     Turmeric or 'haldi', is one of India’s most widely used spices. Not only it is used to add colour and taste to our food but also as a cosmetic. It has also become a part of our rituals. One of the most important ceremonies of Indian weddings is the 'haldi' ceremony where a paste made of turmeric is applied to the bride and the groom’s body as part of their marriage preparations.

Turmeric has been used as beauty product over the centuries. Here are some properties of turmeric that you can use to cure seven common problems and get a flawless skin.

 

Signs of Ageing

              Turmeric is an excellent exfoliating agent and can help you defeat the signs of ageing. Take besan(gram flour) and turmeric powder in equal proportions and prepare a paste by adding water. You may alternately prepare this paste in raw milk or even yoghurt. Apply it evenly on your body and leave it till it dries off. Wash it off with lukewarm water and scrub your face gently in circular motion. 

 

Wrinkles

 

You can use turmeric in combination with other ingredients to manage your wrinkle woes.

• Add raw milk and tomato juice to rice powder and turmeric powder. Apply the paste and let it stay until it dries. Lactic acid present in milk will help peel off the dead skin cells.

• You can add turmeric powder in buttermilk and sugarcane juice. This will work the best for dark circles and wrinkles.

• Turmeric-honey paste can be applied on the face and neck to help exfoliate skin and keep a check on pores. 

Acne

Not only does turmeric take care of the scars and inflammation but also reduce oil secretion by sebaceous glands.

• To prepare turmeric scrub, add a few drops of water and lemon juice to turmeric powder. Apply the paste on the acne affected area and leave it for about 15 minutes. Gently scrub it off your face with plain water.

• You can also use turmeric and sandalwood mixture as an acne face pack and wash it off in approximately 10 minutes.

 

 

 

• For acne scars, dab a mixture of turmeric and plain water and leave it on the marks for 15 minutes.

• To control oil secretion, prepare a paste of sandalwood powder and ground turmeric with orange juice. Leave the paste on your face for 10 minutes and rinse it with lukewarm water. 

Stretch marks 

Mixture of besan (gram flour) and turmeric in yoghurt/raw milk/water can help women lighten the stretch marks. 

Burns

In case you accidently burn your skin you can turn to turmeric for quick relief owing to its antiseptic properties. Prepare a mixture of turmeric and aloe vera gel. Apply it on the burn and notice how it heals the wound in no time. 

Facial hair

Chickpea flour (sattu) or gram flour added to kasturi turmeric can be used as a facial scrub to inhibit hair growth. Be sure to apply this paste for about a month to notice results. Home remedies usually show results over a period of time upon consistent use. 

Cracked heels

 

 

Apply a mixture of coconut oil/castor oil and turmeric powder on cracked heels preferably 15 minutes before you head to take a bath.

DRUMSTICK VEGETABLE

Drumstick Vegetable:

 DRUMSTICK tree called the "Power house of minerals" is the most common tree in India. Its leaves,fruits, flowers, barks and seeds have medicinal values and are used in various manners in all dishes. Invaluable in preventing cardiac diseases; researchers have stated that the nutritional value of the leaves is equivalent to 7 times the Vitamin C in oranges plus 4 times the calcium in milk plus 3 times potassium in bananas plus 2 times the protein in milk plus 4 times the vitamin A in Carrot.

 

     The drumstick is a fairly common vegetable grown all over India and Pakistan. It is valued mainly for the tender pod. It is antibacterial and a wonderful cleanser.

     It is mostly grown as a backyard tree in most of the South Indian homes.

 

 

Geographical Conditions

Climate
The climate conditions in Maharashtra are favourable for the growth of drumsticks. But for higher production and ample growth, humid climate and clear sunlight enhance the growth of the product. For higher yield of flowers on the plant 25 to 30 C. temperature is recommended. This further increases the growth of drumsticks. The rains after the plantations hamper and destroy the growth of plant.

Land
Though we say drumsticks productions can be generated in land of low quality, but still we need to define the same. The land which has 10 to 15 cm soft mud and pebbles or hard land below, is said to be land of low quality. The land which has mud with layer 1 to 3 ft. and hard land below is medium quality land. The land with 6 to 7 ft. mud is high quality land. The land plantation of the drumsticks can be done in any type of land.

 

 

Drumstick Vegetable Health Benefits:
1.Finally drumstick juice greatly adds to the glow on one’s face. Make a mixture of drumstick and lime juice and dab it on your face. You will find your face glowing greatly.
2.Inhaling steam of water in which drumsticks have been boiled helps ease asthma and other lung problem.
3.Drumstick soup helps ease any kind of chest congestions, coughs and sore throats.
4.Pregnant women should often eat drumsticks as it helps ease any kind of pre and post delivery complication.
5.Juice of Drum stick when mixed in milk and offered to children greatly helps by strengthening their bones as it is said to be a great source of Calcium. Also drumstick is said to be a great blood purifier.

 

 

Are your drumsticks straight?

      When you get ready to choose / purchase new drumsticks from a store,
it is important to roll them. Do this by putting them on a flat counter top and gently rolling them.
If they wobble, you may want to select another pair. While a slight wobble won't really hurt anything,
you will notice the feel of greatly warped drumsticks in your hand.

 

 

EXPORT:     Drumsticks plantation has been successfully cultivated in 1000 hectares area. The product will be available for export from February to June. The capacity for export is more than 5 tonnes per day. Seeds and Ben Oil will also be available for exports in bulk quantities with us.

PROCESSED DRUMSTICK:
      The seeds from drumsticks are dried and then the oil is extracted from them. It is named as Ben Oil. It can be used as lubricant in Electronic devices. Thus it has demand all over world.