soil-free farming

What if your home-grown vegetables could thrive without soil—and your fish could help feed them? With aquaponics, a beautiful balance of fish and plants comes to life. Using 80% less water and space, this soil-free method offers a sustainable way to grow food and even earn a second income. Here’s how you can start your own tiny ecosystem at home.

A former banker quietly built a Rs 5 lakh-a-month business in his home. No soil, no sunlight — just trays of nutrient-packed microgreens growing in a controlled secret space.