How to start organic Farming | Basic Guide:
Space is not always an issue for an organic farm. If you have a wide-stretching garden or terrace, it serves as a benefit. But residing in an apartment should not come in the way of your organic farming dreams.
“Compared to regular farming, organic farming is a lot more difficult because you will have to prepare the soil, make natural fertilisers and pesticides.”
Here are the most crucial things to remember:
- Prepare the soil with cow dung and nutritious compost (to make your compost, order this kit)
- Look out for weeds, pests after planting. Once the infestation happens, it isn’t very easy to recover.
- Everyday care is a must. Watering with cow dung solution, natural fertilisers etc. shouldn’t be skipped.
- Hang yellow or blue boards with castor oil spread on them to prevent pests. (Cooler alternative to scarecrows, the pests get stuck on the boards.)
- Opt for plants that require more sunlight and need less water: tomatoes, beans, climbers are good examples.
- Prioritise those that are vulnerable to infestation in loose soil.
- The benefits of terrace farming are they attract less weed, and each plant gets more nutrients.
Practice makes one perfect:
Organic farming is no different. If you have never tried your hand at farming before, take practical guidance from an expert. Talk to friends and family who have an organic farm. Pauline had the upper hand because she comes from a farming family in Kerala.
“But if you are starting without any prior experience, workshops and short courses prove to be important guides. Attend workshops, so you understand the basics of sowing, watering, fertilising and harvesting,” she says.
For plants to grow organically and healthy, everything from the health of the soil to the season is crucial. A good workshop will teach you all of it. Click here to browse through workshops that best suit your needs and location.
Try innovation where convention doesn’t work.
Cramped for space but still want fresh, organic produce in your home? Amazing agro-innovations like hydroponics and aquaponics are just what you need. They eliminate the need for soil and also use considerably less water for the growth of plants- all without added chemicals!
We hope this helps everyone set up their own !!
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