How to start gardening organic vegetables and fruits at my home in chennai?

Question

I always wanted to have a garden but my house is surrounded by tiles. So I can only plant in the pots. And that too in the terrace and around the house(semi-ventilated-shady area). I wanted to grow Organic vegetables and fruits. But the plants I grow should be suitable for chennai climate and should be small plants so that it can be grown in pots. Please suggest( okay even if u give some external links). Thank You.

Answer 1

Your climate is good for growing vegetables. Go with patio tomatoes, peppers some types of squash and any any of the smaller plants. Many can be grown in pots without any problems if the plant and fruits are not to large. http://www.howtodosite.com/?page_id=441

Answer 2

Namaste



Organic is not a problem : just be sure to use a non-chemical fertrilizer ...check with your local garden supply :: here is for you ::

these people have a great website ...there is a list of nurseries in India in the upper right hand section...just click it on and there are new listings as well as older ones in order by area

FLOWERS OF INDIA

http://www.flowersofindia.net/

* surely there will be some nursery near you in Chennai that will be of help

* pots are ideal for Chennai with your water problem ... so I wish you the best of luck



and this looks good ::

DELHI SEEDS

http://www.delhiseeds.com/

* click on the line for vegetable seeds



ALSO

You may grow in pots things from your kitchen :: do not be afraid to plant the seeds closely together ... that is what it would be in nature :: just be sure to give each one adequate space to grow to full size



** coriander seeds for the greens

** garlic for the little sprouts for salad etc

** ginger root which makes a very pretty pot while growing

** mint :: take cuttings from mint from the store, root them in a glass of water but first remove some of the bottom leaves so they do not rot in the water :: plant them when there is a set of bushy white roots, keep the pot in partial sunlight :: they like to be a little cooler than things that grow in full sunlight ...and do not let them dry out

** methi (fenugreek leaves)

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and you could grow radishes, get the seeds in Chennai ... they mature in about two weeks, you can crowd them ( space them about 2.5 cm apart) into a single pot, and will make a crunchy side snack with dish of sev with some slices of cucumber

Answer 3

Look for natural and organic alternatives to chemical fertilizers, such as the use of compost. Natural fertilizers, compost and organic materials encourage native earthworms. The soil's organic matter contributes to good soil structure, and water-holding capacity. Improve the soil with organic matter and fertilizers to develop the best soil for growing seeds and plants.



Organic Gardening Tips - http://www.organic-items.com/growing-organic-products.htm



Your main concern when organic gardening is soil health. You want your little ecosystem to be as strong and healthy as possible to support the plants you're growing and the beneficial microorganisms within the soil that depend upon your plant's byproducts for nourishment. As you know, these elements work symbiotically to create the best environment for all to survive. Most gardeners begin with a test kit that will provide a detailed analysis of the nutrients present, as well as the acidic or alkaline reading and the drainage level.



More on Organic Gardening - http://www.perennial-gardens.com/flower-articles/organic-gardening.htm

Answer 4

I want to grow a vegetable and rose garden in my terrace. Though I have put a green top, the plants get dried and does not grow at all. Is it because of the heat, or soil or less manure. How to solve the problem and grow a good garden., my email [e-mail]