ORGANIC FOOD
Hello all,
In South Asia, most parents are unhappy with food these days; they think it is impure. They have reservations regarding the growth of human foods; the chemical sprays and latest techniques to grow more food have destroyed their nutritional value. They think most of the diseases are due to the chemical sprays on fields that are difficult to remove even after a thorough wash. They used to say, “Alas! Food was pure in our times”. This disappointment is due to the difference in techniques; once, vegetables and fruits were grown with organic fertilizers. No pesticides, no preservatives; all pure and natural.
Apart from going in-depth, the latest techniques are necessary to produce more food to fulfill the increasing requirements of the growing population. This is a way to grow more economical food for those having fewer resources. But we have not lost the chance; we still have it, i.e., by growing our own organic food in our kitchen garden. We can do it on our own or can choose someplace altogether for combined cultivation for a few families. At home, you do not need many types of equipment or techniques; all you require is some extra space and care. Organic vegetables and fruits are very easy to grow and good for health. They could be grown in pots and can be placed anywhere in sunlight or in the shade. They can also be kept anywhere, like the terrace, lawn, rooftop, laundry area, portable crates, portable shelves, or a free space outside your house (if allowed).
The main and compulsory ingredients are healthy seeds (they can be replaced with seedlings from the nursery), pots, organic compost, a mixture of soil and sand, a watering shower, a little patience, and passion. The last one is the most important for each and every step of growth. The Internet is full of small and effective ways of initial training. One should focus on organic ways such as organic pesticides, organic fertilizer, and watering techniques. The reason for some training is that different plants have different needs. Some require a lot of water; many are needy; a lot need eight hours of sunlight, but few are good in shady areas. Several are delicate to treat, and fewer are rough and tough.
Do not worry about it; all requirements are manageable. If you have a shady area with less sunshine, then pots can be placed on walls with hangings. Plants can be provided with artificial light (IR or UV lamps), or reflections can be made with mirrors (if possible). On the other hand, if there is a lot of sunshine all day, one can cover the area with shade or a garden net. You do not need expensive and stylish pots for kitchen gardening. Extra and cracked buckets, used ice cream containers, or thermophore containers are also good for at least kitchen gardening. Every person has their own imagination and is free to use their mind according to the place and resources. Even waste plastic bottles are being used after modification to grow mint and coriander leaves.
Once you get started, it will grab your attention with daily growth. I love the time when seedlings come out and raise their shoots out of the soil. Recently, I grew tomatoes and mint on my terrace; it was great, and the growth was so rapid and abundant that we distributed some of them to our neighbors. These pictures are from my kitchen garden. It has less sunlight, but I have managed the space. By that time, I had learned many techniques according to my ease. It is a friendly suggestion to all my readers that, just for the sake of a one-time experience, everyone should try it. I am sure it will be a great hobby, apart from a portion of good and healthy food.
Best regards.
In South Asia, most parents are unhappy with food these days; they think it is impure. They have reservations regarding the growth of human foods; the chemical sprays and latest techniques to grow more food have destroyed their nutritional value. They think most of the diseases are due to the chemical sprays on fields that are difficult to remove even after a thorough wash. They used to say, “Alas! Food was pure in our times”. This disappointment is due to the difference in techniques; once, vegetables and fruits were grown with organic fertilizers. No pesticides, no preservatives; all pure and natural.
Apart from going in-depth, the latest techniques are necessary to produce more food to fulfill the increasing requirements of the growing population. This is a way to grow more economical food for those having fewer resources. But we have not lost the chance; we still have it, i.e., by growing our own organic food in our kitchen garden. We can do it on our own or can choose someplace altogether for combined cultivation for a few families. At home, you do not need many types of equipment or techniques; all you require is some extra space and care. Organic vegetables and fruits are very easy to grow and good for health. They could be grown in pots and can be placed anywhere in sunlight or in the shade. They can also be kept anywhere, like the terrace, lawn, rooftop, laundry area, portable crates, portable shelves, or a free space outside your house (if allowed).
The main and compulsory ingredients are healthy seeds (they can be replaced with seedlings from the nursery), pots, organic compost, a mixture of soil and sand, a watering shower, a little patience, and passion. The last one is the most important for each and every step of growth. The Internet is full of small and effective ways of initial training. One should focus on organic ways such as organic pesticides, organic fertilizer, and watering techniques. The reason for some training is that different plants have different needs. Some require a lot of water; many are needy; a lot need eight hours of sunlight, but few are good in shady areas. Several are delicate to treat, and fewer are rough and tough.
Do not worry about it; all requirements are manageable. If you have a shady area with less sunshine, then pots can be placed on walls with hangings. Plants can be provided with artificial light (IR or UV lamps), or reflections can be made with mirrors (if possible). On the other hand, if there is a lot of sunshine all day, one can cover the area with shade or a garden net. You do not need expensive and stylish pots for kitchen gardening. Extra and cracked buckets, used ice cream containers, or thermophore containers are also good for at least kitchen gardening. Every person has their own imagination and is free to use their mind according to the place and resources. Even waste plastic bottles are being used after modification to grow mint and coriander leaves.
Once you get started, it will grab your attention with daily growth. I love the time when seedlings come out and raise their shoots out of the soil. Recently, I grew tomatoes and mint on my terrace; it was great, and the growth was so rapid and abundant that we distributed some of them to our neighbors. These pictures are from my kitchen garden. It has less sunlight, but I have managed the space. By that time, I had learned many techniques according to my ease. It is a friendly suggestion to all my readers that, just for the sake of a one-time experience, everyone should try it. I am sure it will be a great hobby, apart from a portion of good and healthy food.
Best regards.
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