hydroponics

Mayank Gupta and Lalit Jhawar started LandCraft Agro in 2019 to grow 40 varieties of exotic vegetables. They now make a turnover of Rs 80 Lakh a month

Mumbai based pilots Harsh Parekh and Ishan Modi launched the hydroponics startup FarmJet to provide fresh toxin-free exotic vegetables

“The pH level of the water you use for hydroponics farming is very important. The water needs to be slightly acidic (around pH 6.5), so I add a little bit of tamarind water to level it out.”

Moreover, through his venture, he provides gardening inputs to a regular customer base of 10,000 people.

While urban dwellers can grow organic food at home with limited water and no soil, a farmer even in a drought-prone area can profit from the hydroponic system.

“Once you’ve got the hang of it, you can grow anything. So we started with leafy vegetables, herbs and tomatoes,” says Rajeshvaran, a self-taught hydroponics urban farmer. #UrbanGarden

This smart garden is easy enough to use even for a 5-year-old child to grow herbs at home. You can even monitor it on a phone when you are away on a holiday! #LiveGreen #Innovation

Rahul Dhoka, founder of Acqua Farms, and Mamatha Jahnavi, founder of Hydrilla Aquaponics, share how hydroponics can be a good source of income and what you should do to set up your own farm!

CV Prakash, who has taught 10,000 people, shares tips on how to set-up a farm that will yield 1 kilo of vegetables every day. Got a doubt? Send us your questions on [email protected].

Pauline Shyama, whose house is completely zero waste and Vijaya Kala, whose farm gives her a Rs 20,000/month profit, answer this query by a reader. Send your questions to [email protected]