terrace-farming

“Last year we were able to cultivate 400 kg of rice, which was a huge win for us. During the rest of the year, we cultivate pulses on that land which usually gives us a yield of 10 kg every year.”

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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?"

Backyard gardening might not be a feasible idea during the monsoon, but this is perhaps the perfect time to put your terrace or even indoor space to some use.

It is completely fine if you have no prior knowledge in farming; these folks will not only run you through the basics but also guide you along the journey.

"People are unaware of the vast varieties and their nutritive value. There are varieties that most of us have never seen or tasted before, which can be grown in India without relying on imported packages.”

Along with the expansive kitchen garden, Dipali Shahlot has also set up birdhouses and water basins that are regularly frequented by sparrows and pigeons.

With the help of committee members, they started the Go Green Campaign on Swachhta Divas, Oct 2, 2017, where their objective was to convert wet kitchen waste into compost and recycle as much dry waste as possible.

“The continuous hard work does not even give you enough time to visit the washroom. It started making me feel as though I was in jail,” she recalls.