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Worried about eating Chinese plastic rice? Read on to find out if you are at risk.

All plants need the three primary macronutrients represented by the alphabets NPK. Yet, depending upon the plant variety and growth stage, different plants may need a different proportion of individual nutrient at any given point in time.

Find answers to your basic FAQs about plant nutrition.

Take a glass of water and put a tablespoon of ketchup in it. If the ketchup sinks and does not give red colour quickly, it is made up of good quality tomatoes.

Understand the concept of bolting and how to prevent it in your garden.

If you are unsure about the presence of wax in the apple you are about to consume, you can always play safe by peeling off its skin. However, if you like the crisp taste of the skin and have some time at hand, you can de-wax the apples following these simple techniques.

Copper sulfate and malachite green are two chemicals often used to colour ladyfinger.

Scratch the peel of brinjal with a spoon. A white substance at the end of the spoon will show the presence of wax.

Always inspect the stem, if it is green in colour while the fruit is yellow, it's a sure shot sign of artificially ripened fruit.

What can be done with bolted lettuce? If your lettuce has already bolted, there are a few ways to make it useful. Read on to find out.