aquaponics

Quitting her job to start this initiative, Rekha has helped many people in Kozhikode adopt aquaponics in their own homes, something which once seemed impossible in the drought-prone area. #WomenEntrepreneurs

From delivering fresh chemical-free greens to resorts and even at the doorsteps of customers in South Delhi and Gurugram, Red Otter Farms is one of India’s earliest and fastest-growing aquaponic farms.

His alternative farming journey began with a small 100 sq ft unit on his terrace in Navi Mumbai. Its success led him to purchase a 15-acre land in Raigad.

In a room less than 1,000 sq ft, with over 1,000 plants, they grow seven varieties of lettuce (lollo rosso, oakleaf, French romaine, summer crisp, butterhead), three varieties of Swiss chard (red, yellow and white), two types of rocket (wild and cultivated) and four varieties of kale.

Many urban dwellers are unable to take up farming, especially poultry and aquaculture, due to want of space and time. It was to address these issues that the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) at Pookode, under the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, created an integrated capsular farming concept titled I-farm.

A great alternative for gardeners who don't have a lot of horizontal space or want to do something different, vertical gardens are also an eco-friendly way of turning a boring wall or a balcony from drab to fab. Here's is all you need to know to grow your own vertical garden at home.

Sushant Madaan, an organic farming enthusiast from Gurugram has set up a first-of-its-kind aquaponic farm of Northern India.

Hydroponics can play a vital role in changing the way we think about plant growth and may well be the future of gardening and farming.