Dr Khwaja Ali Shahid

GARDENING: HARVESTING THE TOMATO

A ripe tomato isn’t just about its colour, with the timing and technique of harvest and storage equally important Published about 2 hours ago

GARDENING: TOMATO TROUBLES

A successful determinate tomato harvest isn’t just about planting and watering, it’s about protecting the plant at every stage, Published 16 Mar, 2025 06:33am

GARDENING: THE FRUITING TOMATO

With the initiation of the fruiting phase, certain basic plant requirements also change… Published 09 Mar, 2025 06:31am

GARDENING: FLOWERS OF THE NIGHTSHADE

Tomato plants are self-pollinating, but in the absence of natural pollinators or a helping hand, its flowers may go to waste… Published 02 Mar, 2025 06:12am

GARDENING: ‘WHY IS MY ALOE VERA DYING?’

All your gardening queries answered here… Published 23 Feb, 2025 06:20am

GARDENING: MY NAME IS RED

When shifting individual tomato saplings to their permanent location, the trick is to sow them as deep down into the pot or the Published 16 Feb, 2025 06:13am

GARDENING: THE TOMATO SHIFT

The tomato plant needs careful nurturing after it germinates, from separating tangled seedlings to fending off transplant shock… Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:45am

GARDENING: RED RIGMAROLE

Tomatoes have a long and intriguing history — from their debated classification to their role in cuisine worldwide… Published 02 Feb, 2025 07:53am

GARDENING: ‘HOW CAN I SAVE MY CHAMPA?’

All your gardening queries answered here… Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:55am

GARDENING: THE CHARM OF The HOLLYHOCKS

From salads to skincare, the hollyhock plant has a lot to offer other than beauty Published 19 Jan, 2025 07:37am

GARDENING: THE HOLLYHOCKS’ GUIDE TO THE GALAXY

The tall and elegant flowering plant requires six hours of sunlight daily between dawn and the afternoon Published 12 Jan, 2025 07:06am

GARDENING: BIENNIAL BLOOMS

The tall and colourful hollyhock will brighten up your garden, but the flower can take up to two years to be ready Published 05 Jan, 2025 07:39am

GARDENING: ‘WHY IS MY MONEY PLANT WILTING?’

All your gardening queries answered here… Published 29 Dec, 2024 07:31am

GARDENING: PULLING OUT THE BEET

One common indicator that the beetroot is ready for harvest is when the plant starts popping out of the soil surface Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:08am

GARDENING: BEAUTY AND THE BEET

With shades of maroon, red and pink, the beetroot plant is as beautiful as any vegetable can get. But there are a couple Published 15 Dec, 2024 09:04am

GARDENING: ROOTING FOR THE BEET

Depending upon conditions and weather, and with high-quality input of seeds and soil, beetroot seedlings are likely to pop out in Published 08 Dec, 2024 06:55am

GARDENING: BEET GENERATION

Locally known as chuqandar, the dark maroon and sweet beetroot features heavily in our diet, ranging from its raw form to Published 01 Dec, 2024 08:00am

GARDENING: ‘HOW DO I PROTECT MY SPINACH FROM BIRDS?’

All your gardening queries answered here… Published 24 Nov, 2024 07:46am

GARDENING: FISHY BUSINESS

Raw fish scraps might repel with their smell, but their high nutrient content makes them a godsend for your garden Published 17 Nov, 2024 09:15am

GARDENING: DANGEROUS SEEDS

While most fruit and vegetable seeds pack plenty of health benefits, some of them can have unintended health Published 10 Nov, 2024 07:08am