Rooftop Farming

Learn how Bhubaneswar’s Jayanti Sahoo turned her rooftop into a blooming organic garden. Follow her 8-step guide to grow fruits and vegetables at home using sustainable and space-saving techniques perfect for urban terraces.

In the heart of Chennai, S Veeralakshmi has transformed her rooftop into a 500-plant sanctuary — and helped over 1,500 people do the same. Her mission: to show that everyday climate action can start with a single pot.

In Hyderabad, Ashok Rao transformed his 2,000-square-foot rooftop into a lush garden amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 200 plants, including vegetables and fruits, his garden sustains him and his wife. A former banker, Ashok finds joy, health, and tranquility in gardening, crafting a vibrant post-retirement life.

Sugandhadevi, a terrace farmer from Kerala, has been growing paddy on her terrace for the last decade. She was recently awarded the ‘best woman farmer’ title in her panchayat.

On a 500 square feet terrace, Muthu grows 25 varieties of vegetables and has more than 100 grow bags.

"It is possible to grow your own organic vegetables in your own concrete balcony using homemade compost. You don't need acres of land."

In a state that runs a ‘Cancer Train’ every day, Anurag Arora helps people grow chemical-free and sells fresh organic veggies!

Ever seen a plant that grows and thrives in milk pouches? From PET bottles to shoes and old purses, Sandeep Chavan’s upcycling hacks to grow organic veggies are truly brilliant!

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].

"My gardeners handed me a packet of seeds with the warning: Treated with poisonous chemicals. Do not consume directly. If these seeds were growing vegetables inside my house, how can we be sure about the food we buy from a store?"