Even with no backyard, growing your own food is possible—and easier than you think. From soil-free hydroponics to vertical gardens, innovative techniques can turn balconies into green gardens.
Right after graduation, Sandeep Kannan turned to hydroponics farming, a relatively new concept in his hometown, Tirupati. Here's how he's reaping success through his startup, 'Vyavasayi Bhoomi'.
Pritpal Singh turned to hydroponics to avoid soil-borne diseases. He runs a thriving business with thousands of leafy vegetables growing on his 2.5-acre land.
Encouraged by the soil-less farming technique used in Israel, Uttar Pradesh's Dheeraj Verma turned to cultivating strawberries using hydroponics. He earned Rs 3 lakh in just two months.
Pritpal Singh turned to hydroponics to avoid soil-borne diseases. He runs a thriving business with thousands of leafy vegetables growing on his 2.5-acre land. He also started Farmcult to help other farmers switch to this innovative method.
Encouraged by the soil-less farming technique used in Israel, Uttar Pradesh's Dheeraj Verma turned to cultivating strawberries using hydroponics. He earned Rs 3 lakh in just two months.
Brothers Arvind and Ravindra Dhakad operate a hi-tech nursery in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. They use innovative techniques like hydroponics and aeroponics to grow crops such as strawberries and figs.
UP resident Ramveer Singh quit his job and turned his home into a hydroponics farm that now earns lakhs per year. Watch this video to see how he did it.
Kerala resident Roopa Jos grows organic and exotic vegetables on her terrace using a hydroponics unit. She shares all about the cost of setting it up and how she grows veggies for her kitchen.