Nandan, these vegetables were raised purely rain-fed in May/June season (Vaigasi Pattam) and no inputs were given. Some mulch was already present where the seeds were sown. It is quite common to see all these vegetables creeping up walls and trees and spilling into roads in this season in many rural homes.
The surprises this year are the longevity of creepers and hence, a very good yield. These vines have been fruiting since September and still going strong. I did some data collection with our neighbours who planted similar veggies. The key to good yield as rainfed crop seems to hinge on ability to catch both monsoons. Plant in mid-May, catch the South-west monsoon, the vine spreads, South West monsson ends and a bounty of flowers and fruits follow. North East monsoon begins, the vine spreads even more, North East ends its short intense spell.. More flowers and fruits keep coming up till the mist and fog last (typically till Feb 15)
It looks really good !!!. A variety of vegetables..some thing to learn from you people. I should come and learn few tips from you people..Do you apply any cow dung/Jeevamrutha etc..or is it grown using mulching alone?
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Wonderful experience
Hi Nisha Akka and Raghu (Athimber ),
What a wonderful experience to live vicariously through this website. Congratulations on all the hard work and Kudos for a wonderful Idea.
I bet Aum is learning a lot more than closed walls and printed material can offer!
We bought some land in Kallidai and are going to turn it into Coconut Grove. Any green ideas/pointers that would help us from your experience?
Take care,
Gayatri.
Veggies
Nandan, these vegetables were raised purely rain-fed in May/June season (Vaigasi Pattam) and no inputs were given. Some mulch was already present where the seeds were sown. It is quite common to see all these vegetables creeping up walls and trees and spilling into roads in this season in many rural homes.
The surprises this year are the longevity of creepers and hence, a very good yield. These vines have been fruiting since September and still going strong. I did some data collection with our neighbours who planted similar veggies. The key to good yield as rainfed crop seems to hinge on ability to catch both monsoons. Plant in mid-May, catch the South-west monsoon, the vine spreads, South West monsson ends and a bounty of flowers and fruits follow. North East monsoon begins, the vine spreads even more, North East ends its short intense spell.. More flowers and fruits keep coming up till the mist and fog last (typically till Feb 15)
Raghu/Nisha, It looks really
Raghu/Nisha,
It looks really good !!!. A variety of vegetables..some thing to learn from you people. I should come and learn few tips from you people..Do you apply any cow dung/Jeevamrutha etc..or is it grown using mulching alone?
Regards,
Nandan
beautiful!!! :)
beautiful!!! :)
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