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02/11/2023

New season new beginnings! Let's grow

29/09/2023

Bitter Gourd | Organic Farming | Farm to Plate

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07/11/2022

Bottle Gourd. Seed saved for next season!
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13/09/2022

Farm Update : 13 Sept 2022
Glimpse of a new beginning at a new location.makesense is now in .
and more soon to come. Stay tuned!
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08/03/2022

Strawberry Update: 8 march 2021
Fruits are now half grown and will be ready for harvest in a week. Initially the growth of the plant was slow due to late sowing followed by frost and fog.
Vermicompost was added in soil only once right before flowering. Spray of diluted panchgavya is given every 15 days.
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23/06/2021

Egg plant update: 23 June 2021
These white long egg plant variety was planted in early April. First harvest took 42 days to come and second batch is now ready after 50 days of seed sowing.
No special fertilizer was introduced to egg plants. These were planted alongside cucumbers and beans. Folic spray of panchgavya from was done every 10th day. No pesticides were applied.
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21/04/2021

Basil Update : 21 April 2021
Italian basil samplings are ready for transplant after 18 days of seed sowing.
This season we are experimenting with companion plantation. Tomatoes, bell peppers, brinjal and green chill we will grow these basil plants.
Stay tuned and follow .makesense to see the results of companion plantation we will post from time to time.

22/03/2021

Farm Update: 22 March 2021
First sprouts of summer vegetables are now here. We have sown desi variety of gourds, cucumber and okra on 15th March 2021(6 days back).
Herbs like mint (pudina), Italian basil, lemon balm etc. are also sown. Updates on the same shall follow in upcoming posts.
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15/03/2021

Tomato update : 15 March 2021
First batch of heirloom tomato is here. Seeds were sown in mid October and first flowers were appeared in mid January.
Smaller than usual mid sized desi tomatos and tastes more like rasberry. Great for salads and raw chutnies.
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18/01/2021

Lettuce Update: 18 Jan 2020
Among 8 types of lettuce that we grow, romaine has the most thick leaves with slightly bitter hint. This one may not be the best treat for taste buds but is the easiest to grow with almost no care or special attention.
We sow mix variety of lettuces in large containers in all purpose soil mix. During winters these grow in 30 to 45 days and can be harvested 3 to 5 times in a life cycle of 3 months.
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10/12/2020

Kale Update : 10 Dec 2020
Another winter super food Kale also known as leaf cabbage is taking shape after 45 days of seed sowing. Will be ready to make nutritious salad along with lettuce and chard in another 25 days.
Packed with vitamins K and C rich in potassium and iron is very helpful in wait loss and diabetes control. With more than 80% water content Kale is eaten raw
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01/12/2020

Carrot Updated : 01 Dec 2020
Seeds were sown in late October and here we are with carrot plants grown to its early stage.
Saplings were transplanted to main containers after 20 days of seed germination. No fertilizer except vermicompost every 15 days is given to the plant. Soon diluted seaw**d will be introduced to fulfill plant's potassium need.
Stay tuned for regular updates on carrot plant. Follow .makesense for more tips on kitchen gardening and how to grow your own food.

06/11/2020

Cauliflower Update : 06 Nov 2020
After 20 days this is how our cauliflower a.k.a gobhi plantation looks like. This time we have planted gobhi, broccoli, radish etc. in individual grow bags. Nourished with all purpose soil mix and sea w**d spray every 12 days.
Last season we planted winter veggies into large terrace garden tubs and results were fabulous. The only down side was pest management. Which was really not easy to handle in large containers.
Stay tuned with us. Follow .makesense as we will be doing more such experiments and sharing results with you on regular basis.

03/11/2020

Winter Update : 03 Nov 2020
Beginning of a new season :)
We wish you all a greener & cleaner winter ahead. Start growing now!
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15/10/2020

Moringa Update : 15 Oct 2020
Drumstick plant a.k.a Sehjan or Moringa are growing rapidly. The good part is we don't have to wait for flowers or pods to come.
Moringa leaves are also a power packed food this is full of nutrition. Powder made of moringa leaves is a popular immunity booster which is even endorsed by our Prime Minister in fight against corona virus.
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04/10/2020

We are travelling in the jungles of Himalayas in search of great food and medicinal plants those are lesser known today.
Do you know what variety is this or any use or importance of this specie? Do let us know in comments.
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04/09/2020

Drumstick Update : 04 Sept 2020
Finally managed to procure heirloom drumstick or moringa a.k.a sehjan seeds. A kind farmer from Karnataka send us these who has been collecting and saving indigenous variety of seeds and distributing it to farmers.
We hope for timely germination of seeds and save our seeds from now on. Every part of moringa plant is useful. Leaves dried and turned to powder used as immunity booster, drumsticks for sambhar, stems and roots is a superfood for cattle.
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30/08/2020

Capsicum Update : 30 Aug 2020
Here we go with our first set of seeds sowing for winters. Capsicum is first on the list followed by tomato, sweet pepper and other root vegetables such as beet root and radishes.
We are deliberately delaying sowing of herb seeds such as chives, mint and basil as the rains seems to continue for another couple of week.
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26/08/2020

Morning Glory Update: 26 Aug 2020
After heavy rainfall from last two months with some windows of sunshine our trellis is now blossoming with morning glory flowers.
Do check our previous posts by clicking to see seed showing and sampling transplant and follow the entire process of cultivating these companion flowers. These not only add colors to your edible garden but also attracts pollinators to your farm.
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28/07/2020

Lemon update 28 July 2020
These days immunity is a hot topic. Lemons are rich in vitamin C which is an essential nutrition and antioxidant that helps in iron absorption, weight control & detoxification that strengthen our immune system.
Harvested twice a year July to September and January to February lemon can be planted in pots and containers with some extra care and attention.
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25/07/2020

Chilli Update: 25 July 2020
Green chilli plants are now dried up and now turned red.
These will be ready for use in a week time and turned into chilli flakes, chilli powder, pickles and seasoning mix.
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24/06/2020

Farm Update : 24 June 2020
Bela Flower (बेला के फूल) also commonly know as Motiya / Mogra/ Arabian Jasmine is one of many Indian flowers we grow at our farm.
Mainly grown in India for its aromatic and medicinal properties is a local flower that flourishes in hot season.
Arabian Jasmine flower is used in making medicines, perfumes and essential oil. Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, the capital of ittr production in India produces a wide range of products made from Bela flower which are exported worldwide.
In Ayurveda Bela flower is used for improving digestion, inducing weight loss, Clears Phlegm, Improving Blood Circulation, Alleviates Pain and Inflammation, suppressing growth of Tumor Cells, Enhances Libido, Heals Wounds and Infections, Regulates Cholesterol, Makes Skin Soft and promote Hair Growth.
Its essential oil is used in Spas and healing centers as aroma of Bela reduce mental stress and improves body relaxation.
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14/06/2020

Happiness in growing your own food. Yes we share the same thoughts and love to see more and more people growing their own food locally.
Checkout latest post from and sharing pics of their food garden.
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11/06/2020

04/06/2020

Bok Choy Update : 04 June 2020
Sudden change in weather is not always bad. At least bok choy in our garden is telling us this story.
Due to rains and increased humidity these bok choy plants those were on the verge of dying are now revived and thriving.
Packed with vitamin A, K and C is a wholesome food for cholesterol and cancer patients. Have it in soup or salad with mustard microgreens.
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