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organic kitchen gardening

Grow orGanic Eat HEaltHy livE naturally

FinEst sEEds For FrEsHorGanic vEGEtablEs

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Organic is a word with a plethora of meanings. We at ICI Pakistan see organic as a philosophy, a system of production that mirrors the natural laws of living organisms

while maintaining the interdependency of all life forms. It is our recognition of the importance of the interdependency of all life and our understanding of the value of sustainability which have allowed us to bring to you an opportunity to grow fresh, high quality organic vegetables

from the comfort of your home.

Allow us to introduce to you, the ICI Organic Kitchen Gardening Kit, a concept popular throughout the world, and has the power to

revolutionize gardening in Pakistan with its multitude of benefits. We all know that making a commitment to eat healthy is a great start towards

maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But eating healthy does not necessarily mean just eating the right amounts of food-- more attention needs to be paid to the

type of food we take in and where it comes from; do we know if our salad leaves are really fresh? Have our vegetables been processed in a hygienic, healthy way? We can never be sure of where our food comes from-- unless we see the process before our own eyes.

By choosing the organic way, not only will you be able to make sure that your vegetables are grown in

a healthy, synthetic pesticide and fertilizer free environment, but you

can also enjoy tending to your vegetables and watch them grow mature before your very own eyes. Unlike ‘natural vegetables’ that are available in the market, ‘organic vegetables’ do not carry traces of pesticides. And why should you be worried about these traces? Simply because they are harmful for human health. Designed by intent to kill living organisms, persistent pesticides can be harmful to wildlife and human health, especially as they contaminate our food, air and water or accumulate in our cells. Not only is their use harmful for the human body but it is also detrimental for the Earth’s natural eco-systems; synthetic fertilizers and pesticides contribute to soil degradation and ocean dead zones.

Our organic kit gives you an opportunity to not only reduce health risk by dismissing the use of toxic pesticides to work in harmony with nature, but also produce food that tastes

better! By using our organic fertilizer you can nourish soils for your vegetables to create strong healthy plants that taste great. Research shows that organically-produced foods are rich in antioxidants and packed with more delicious nutrients than their conventional counterparts —you can test your own organic carrots or vine-ripened tomatoes for a sweet and juicy flavored treat anytime! Also our seeds are non-genetically engineered so your organic vegetables will not only be healthier, tastier and more fulfilling but also follow a completely natural recipe for growing.

Enjoy fresh, organic vegetables and create a healthy lifestyle that’s just right for you. Eating healthy starts with eating fresh! - KUNDAN - Finest seeds For organic vegetables.

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orGanicTomato

Grow perfectly smooth, oblong ruby-red tomatoes in the comfort of your garden. Enjoy their tangy, sweet flavor - special to our organic tomatoes.

highlights• Highinanti-oxidants;

• HighinpotassiumandVitaminC;

• Fightscancerandreducesbloodpressure;

• Supportsgrowthofhealthybones;

Preparing the crop

• Sowing Time:July-December.

• DayS To maTuriTy:Firstpickingtakes80-85days;

followedbyregularpickinginevery4-5days.

• DirecT lanD Sowing: Sowoneseed1.5feetapart,0.5

inchesbeneaththesoil.

• Sowing in PoTS: Onetotwoseedsinapot.

• weaTher cauTionS: Placeindoorsorcoverduringcold

nights..

یقہ طر کا گانے ا فصل

• • ت شاک� اور اجبیئ یک امٹرٹ ت ت

و� اک دربمس ےس :•وجالیئ ت ش•اک� ت ت

و�ےہ۔ ی�د مف� ےئل ےک

• یتکس• اج یل انچیئ یلہپ می دونں •85 ےس• •80 •: ت شردا� �ب ت ت

و�ےہ۔ یتکس اج یل انچیئ می ر•4•ےس•5•دن �ہ رھپ ےہ،•اور

• یک• ب یب

�•، یئ

اگل� ب یب

� ا�ی رپ افےلص ےک ٹف �رھ اجبیئ:•ڈ�ی می ن زمی۔ رھکی اچن اداھ رہگایئ

• گملہ۔ یف ب یب

اجبیئ:•1•ےس•2•� می ولمگں

• • پن

ڈاھ� ےس � یش

� الپکٹس وک وپدوں می راوتں ر:•رسد ی دتا�ب ومیمس ۔ رھکی ادنر ا �ی د�ی

tomato

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orGanicCorianderWhether used for flavor or for garnishing, almost every Pakistani meal is incomplete without Coriander. Our organic, pungent leaves are unsurpassed in taste and allow for multiple pickings - no dish has to go without some fresh dhannia on top!

highlights• Carriesessentialoils,andlinoleicacidthatpossessantirheumaticandanti-arthriticproperties;

• Helpsregulatecholesterolandbloodsugarlevels;

• Usedincuringmouthulcers,

anemiaandsmallpox;

• Sootheseyesandprotectsfrominfectiousdiseases.

Preparing the crop• Sowing Time:September-DecemberSowingbetweenOctober&Decembermayhavesinglepickingonlyunlesstheplantisprotectedfromfrostandcoldweatherbycoveringitorplacingthepotindoor.

• DayS To maTuriTy: Firstpickingtakesabout40days,followedbyregularpickingin25days.Cutplantfrom2inchesabovesoillevelwithasharpknife.

• DirecT lanD Sowing:Sow2-3seeds,about6inchesapart.

• Sowing in PoTS: Sow4seedsperpot,0.5inchesbeneaththesoil.

• weaTher cauTionS: Coverincoldweatherorplaceindoor.

یقہ طر کا گانے ا فصل

• ےہ۔ انم�ب ےئل ےک اجبیئ ت تو� اک �ت دربمس ےس ربمتس •: ت ش

اک� • ت تو�

ادہ• ز�ی ےس ا�ی وت اجےئ یک اجبیئ ان درمی ےک دربمس اور ر اوتک�ب ارگ ۔• ی

ئاچب� ےس رسدی اور وکرے وک وپدے ےئل ےک رکےن احلص اٹکیئ

۔ رھکی می ہگج دار اس�ی ادنر ا �ی د�ی پ ن

ڈاھ� وک وپدوں

• ر• �ہ رھپ اور ےہ یتکس اج یل دعب ےک اٹکیئ•40•دن :•یلہپ ت شردا� �ب ت ت

و�نر• ی

ت� اورپ اچن دو ےس زمی وک وپدے ےہ۔ نکمم اٹکیئ دعب دن •25

۔ لی اکٹ ےس رھچی داھر

• ۔ یئ

اگل� رپ افےلص ےک ،••6•اچن ب یب

اجبیئ:•2•ےس•3•� می ن زمی

• ۔ رھکی اچن اداھ رہگایئ یک ب یب

� گملہ۔ یف ب یب

اجبیئ:•4•� می ولمگں

• ےس• � یش

� الپکٹس وک وپدوں ےئل ےک و ئ

اچب� ےس رسدی ر:• ی دتا�ب ومیمس ۔ رھکی رپ ہگج دار اس�ی وک رھپےلمگ ا �ی د�ی پ

نڈاھ�

coriander

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orGanicCarrotDeveloped and perfected for consistently smooth, red sides that taper to a blunt tip. Its broad shoulders and strong tops not only make for easy pul l ing but are also frost resistant and a great addition to winter salads!

highlights• HighinVitaminsA,C&K;

• Improveseyesightandwardsoffheartattacks;

• RichinPotassiumandFiberforahealthydigestivesystem;

• Richwithanti-oxidants;

• Helpsbuildinsulinandreducesbloodsugarlevel;

Preparing the crop

• Sowing Time:September-December

• DayS To maTuriTy:90days.

• DirecT lanD Sowing:Form1.5feethighridgesto

preventinterferencefromstonesandweedfor

carrotstogrowcomfortably.

Sowseedsatadepthof0.5inch.

• Sowing in PoTS:Oneseedperpot.

Potneedtobeatleast2feetdeep.

• weaTher cauTionS:Normalsunlightisrequiredfor

healthygrowing.

یقہ طر کا گانے ا فصل

• ےہ۔ انم�ب ےئل ےک ت شاک� ت ت

و� اک دربمس ےس :•ربمتس ت ش•اک� ت ت

و�

• • اق�ب ےک ت شردا� �ب می لصف•90•دونں یک ر :•اگ�ب ت ش

ردا� �ب ت تو�

ےہ۔ اجیت وہ

• ےک• وں ی�

وب� �روھیت،•ڑجی �ب رتہب یک لصف یک ر اجبیئ:•اگ�ب می ن زمیےئل• ےک و

ئاچب� ےس رہ ی

نو� رھتپوں وموجد می ن زمی اور دتارک

یک• ب یب

� ےکس۔ �رھ �ب ااسین با � ر اگ�ب اےک �ت ی ئ

انب� اں رٹپ�ی یک ٹف �رھ ڈ�ی۔ رک�ی می رہگایئ اجبیئ•1/2•اچن

• با•2•ٹف• رقت�ی اک ولمگں ۔ ب یب

� ا�ی می ےلمگ اجبیئ:•ا�ی می ولمگں ےہ۔ رضوری ا وہ�ن رہگا

• ےنلھپ• وہا و اب لقتسم اور روینش یک وسرج ر:•انم�ب ی دتا�ب ومیمس ےہ۔ رضوری ےئل ےک وھپےنل

carrot

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orGaniciceberg lettuce

Prepare the healthiest of salads using the freshest of lettuce available. Temptingly lush, cool, green leaves wil l grow crisp and compact in an enviably short period. Reap all the benefits of these juicy crunchy leaves!

highlights• Addsahealthyaccenttonormalmeals;

• Takesverylittlespacetogrow;

• Verylowinsodiumcontent;

• Regulatesbloodpressure;

• Haszerocalories.

Preparing the crop• Sowing Time:September-December.

• DayS To maTuriTy:35-40days.Harvestlettucewhenrequiredbypullinguptheentireplant.

• DirecT lanD Sowing: Sowseeds0.5inchesbelowsoillevelwithadistanceof6inchesbetweenthem.

• Sowing in PoTS:Sowoneseedperpot,0.5inchesbeneaththesoil.

• weaTher cauTionS: Coverincoldweatherorplacepotsindoor.

• SPecial care: Dryweathermaycauseheadsoflettuceplantstoboltsowateringisparticularlycriticalduringthe2weeksbeforeharvesting.Alsohoebetweenplantsregularlytopreventweeds.

یقہ طر کا گانے ا فصل

• ےہ۔ انم�ب ےئل ےک اجبیئ :•ربمتس•-•دربمس ت ش•اک� ت ت

و�

• • اق�ب ےک ت شاک� می :•السد•35•ےس•40•دونں ت ش

ردا� �ب ت تو�

ااھکڑ• ےس ن زمی وک وپدے وپرے •رضورت ت توب� ےہ۔ اجیت وہ

ےہ۔ اتکس اج ا کی اامعتسل رک

• رپ• افےلص ےک اچن •6 اور• رہگایئ یک اچن ادےھ اجبیئ:• می ن زمی۔ ی

ئاگل� ب ی

ب�

• ۔ رھکی اچن اداھ رہگایئ یک ب یب

� گملہ۔ یف ب یب

اجبیئ:•1•� می ولمگں

• وک• وپدوں ےئل ےک و ئ

اچب� ےس وکرے اور رسدی ر:• ی دتا�ب ومیمس ۔ رھکی ادنر وک رھپےلمگ ا �ی د�ی پ

نڈاھ� ےس � ی

ش� الپکٹس

iceberg Lettuce

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orGanicHot Pepper

Our red and green, juicy, pungent organic hot peppers not only add great taste to your favorite dishes but also act as superior healing agents allowing you to reap dozens of health benefits!

highlights• Reducesarthritis,rheumatism,andheadachepain;

• Easesthecommoncold;

• Soothesandbalancesthestomachbyimprovingdigestion;

• Improvesbloodcirculationand

reducescholesterollevel;

• Helpsinweightcontrol;

• Functionsasananti-oxidant.

Preparing the crop• Sowing Time:October-December

• DayS To maTuriTy: Firstpickingtakes85-90days.

Successivepickingsareavailableinevery7days.

• DirecT lanD Sowing: Sowseedsindirectland,9-12

inchesapart.

• Sowing in PoTS: Sowoneseedperpot,0.5inches

beneaththesoil.

• weaTher cauTionS: Requiresheavysunlight.

Coverincoldweatherorplaceindoor.

• SPecial care: Irrigateregularlythroughthegrowing

season.

یقہ طر کا گانے ا فصل

• ےہ۔ انم�ب ےئل ےک اجبیئ ت تو� اک دربمس ےس ر :•اوتک�ب ت ش

•اک� ت تو�

• یتکس• اج یل دعب ےک انچیئ•85•ےس•90•دن :•یلہپ ت شردا� �ب ت ت

و�ےہ۔ نکمم انچیئ دعب ر•7•دن �ہ رھپ اور ےہ

• ۔ یئ

اگل� ب یب

� رپ افےلص ےک اجبیئ:•9•ےس•12•اچن می ن زمی• ۔ رھکی اچن اداھ رہگایئ یک ب ی

ب� گملہ۔ یف ب ی

باجبیئ:•1•� می ولمگں

• یک• روینش یک وسرج می دقمار ادہ ز�ی وک رموچں ر:• ی دتا�ب ومیمس ۔ رھکی می دوھپ ی

نا� •رضورت ت ت

وب� دا ن

ےہ،•ہل رضورت • رپ• ہگج دار اس�ی رھپ ا �ی د�ی پ

نڈاھ� وک وپدوں می وممس رسد

۔ رھکی• وہےئ• رےتھک دمرظن وک رضورت یک �پاین یک اط:•وپدے ی

تاح وصخیص

۔ د�ی اےن ہن یمک یک �پاین

hot Pepper

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SpinachorGanic

Nothing tastes better than our organic spinach with fri l ly leaves that are tangy and delicious. Its leaves re-form after harvesting to allow for to 3-4 pickings. Get your healthy, organic Spinach all through the year!

highlights• Richinmineralslikepotassium,manganese,zinc,magnesium,ironandcalcium;

• Highvitaminslikefolate,niacin,

vitaminsA,B6,C;

• Improveseyesightandbrainfunctioning;

• Lowinfatcontent;

• Proteinrichforinfantandfetusdevelopment;

• Enhancedanti-cancerousproperties.

Preparing the crop• Sowing Time:August–DecemberSowingbetweenOctober&Decembermayhavesinglepickingonly,unlesstheplantisprotectedfromfrostandcold;

• DayS To maTuriTy: Firstspinachleaveswillbereadywithin30days.Cutplant2inchesabovesoillevelwithasharpknifeandleaveittore-growforanothercutting.

• DirecT lanD Sowing:Sow3-4seeds,6inchesapart.

• Sowing in PoTS: Sow3-4seedsperpot,0.5inchesbeneaththesoil.

• weaTher cauTionS:Coverincoldweatherorplacepotsindoor.

• SPecial care:Keepplantswellwateredduringhot,dryweather.

یقہ طر کا گانے ا فصل

• دربمس ا �ت :••اتسگ ت ش•اک� ت ت

و�

ےک• رکےن احلص اں یئ

اٹک� ادہ ز�ی ےس اجبیئ یئگ یک می ر•-•دربمس اوتک�ب۔ رھکی وفحمظ ےس وکرے وک وپدے لی

• حطس• ۔ ی �ہ اجےت وہ ار یت

� می ےتپ•30•دن ےک :•�پاکل ت شردا� �ب ت ت

و�اےس• اور ی

�اک� ےس رھچی داھری نر ی

ت� وک وپدے اورپ ےس•2•اچن ن زمی

۔ د�ی وھچڑ ےئل ےک �رےنھ �ب �ت اٹکیئ دورسی • ۔ ی

ئاگل� رپ افےلص ےک ،•6•اچن ب ی

باجبیئ:•3•ےس•4•� می ن زمی

• ۔ یئ

اگل� رپ رہگایئ یک گملہ،•1/2•اچن یف ب یب

اجبیئ:•3•ےس•4•� می ولمگں • ےس• � ی

ش� الپکٹس وک ولمگں می وممس ےک وکرے ر:• ی دتا�ب ومیمس

۔ رھکی رپ ہگج دار اس�ی وپدے ا ،•�ی د�ی پ ن

ڈاھ�• ہن• یمک یک این �پ وک وپدے می وممس کشخ اور رگم اط:• ی

تاح وصخیص

۔ د�ی اےن

Spinach

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orGanicPeas

These jewel-green, sweet, succulent organic peas are not only a treat for the palate but are also aesthetically pleasing. Once ripe, whether they are boi led or cooked, our variety of peas maintain flavor for impressively long periods of time!

highlights• RichinVitaminsC,AandK;

• Richinfolicacidsthathelpindevelopmentoffetuses;

• Richinascorbicacidthathelpsthebodymaintainahealthyimmunesystemtowardoff

infections;

• Lowcaloriecount.

Preparing the crop• Sowing Time:October-January

• DayS To maTuriTy:50-55days

• DirecT lanD Sowing:Sowaseed3inchesapart.

• Sowing in PoTS: Sowsingleseed,0.5inchesbeneath

thesoiland3inchesaparttoallowmultipleplantsina

singlepot.

• weaTher cauTionS:Coldweathermaydelay

germinationandharvesting.

• SPecial care: Ifsoilisnotfertileenough,plantsmay

requireasupportbuiltoftwiggystickswhentheyare

3-4inchestall

یقہ طر کا گانے ا فصل

• ےہ۔ انم�ب ےئل ےک اجبیئ �ت ونجری ےس ر :•اوتک�ب ت ش•اک� ت ت

و�• • اق�ب ےک انچیئ می دونں •55 ےس• •50 رٹم• •: ت ش

ردا� �ب ت تو�

ےہ۔ اجیت وہ • ۔ ی

ئاگل� ب ی

ب� رپ افےلص ےک اجبیئ:•3•اچن می ن زمی

• اچن• •3 ےئل• ےک گملہ یف وپدے ادہ ز�ی ےس •1 اجبیئ:• می ولمگں ۔ رھکی اچن اداھ رہگایئ یک ب ی

ب� ۔ ی

ئاگل� ب ی

ب� رپ افےلص ےک

• و•ئ

انچ� اور و ئ

ااگ� ےک ب یب

� وممس اک وکرے اور رسدی ر:• ی دتا�ب ومیمس ےہ۔ اتکس نب باعش � اک ر ی

نا� �ت می

• ےبمل• وت•3•ےس•4•اچن ےہ ی ن

� ر ن ین

ذر� ن زمی ر:•ارگ ی دتا�ب وصخیص زمکور• وپدہ اہک �ت د�ی اہسرا اسھت ےک وں ڑھچ�ی یک باسن � وک وپدے

۔ ین

� رگے باعش � ےک وہےن

Peas

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applicable on

All vegetables, fruits and flowers.

Protects against

White fly, aphid, fruit fly, thrips and cut worm.

directions

Add two table spoons of organic pesticide in two litres of water and spray the mixture on plants using a spray gun or spray machine.

Precautions

• Wear mask and gloves when applying organic pesticide;

• Avoid inhaling spray mist;

• In case of eye contact, immediately rinse with clean water;

• Keep out of reach of children.

Organic Fertilizer

Seed treatment

Precautions

Dampen seeds with water and mix with little portion of organic fertilizer. Plant the mixture before it dries out. Carefully moist the soil on daily basis through the germination phase without disturbing the seed and fertilizer mix.

• Do not expose the organic fertilizer to direct sunlight;

• Do not use along with any pesticides;• Use organic fertilizer immediately after opening the

bag.

Organic Pesticide

General tips for GrowinG!• add farmyard manure durinG soil formation (before sowinG);• frost affects leafy veGetables (dec end to mid Jan) so

cover or place indoors in cold weather;• sow with 5 days Gap for continuous pickinG/harvestinG;• water should not be staGnant for all veGetables;• days to maturity and flowerinG time and Germination

may vary dependinG on fertility of your soil and climatic conditions;

• do not irriGate excessively, water only when leaf is droopy (dead shape) or when soil is dry.

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