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Navratri Jaware Growing Tips: Grow Lush Green Barley in Just 2-3 Days
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News18•11-10-2026, 10:06
Navratri Jaware Growing Tips: Grow Lush Green Barley in Just 2-3 Days
- •Shardiya Navratri begins on October 11 with Kalash establishment and barley sowing.
- •Healthy and thick growth of Jaware signifies prosperity, positive energy, and divine blessings.
- •Mix garden soil with cow dung slurry to prepare a nutrient-rich base for sowing.
- •Soak clean barley in water for 7-8 hours and discard floating seeds before planting.
- •Spray water lightly every day and avoid overwatering to prevent the seeds from rotting.
Key Questions Answered
Shardiya Navratri starts from October 11, with the first day dedicated to Goddess Shailputri. On this day, devotees establish a clay Kalash filled with water on a mound of soil sown with barley.
Prepare the soil by mixing garden soil with half the quantity of cow dung slurry and letting it absorb. Select clean, whole barley, soak it in water for 7-8 hours, discard any floating seeds, and spread them evenly on the soil so they remain slightly visible.
Keep the soil slightly loose and crumbly, and spray water on it daily. If using an earthen Kalash, you only need to monitor the water level inside the Kalash, ensuring the soil does not become overly wet to prevent rotting.
