Urban Vegetable Gardening
Available across Faridabad
I help you grow seasonal vegetables on your terrace in Delhi using simple DIY methods, homemade compost, and practical tips for small spaces.
Pricing Guide
Balcony Grow-Bag Garden Setup
Infrastructure & Containers
- Grow Bags: Set of 15-20 High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) grow bags (Green/Black).
- Dimensions: Mixed assortment of 12x12 inch (for leafy greens/herbs) and 15x15 inch or 18x18 inch (for fruiting plants like tomatoes).
- Quality: UV stabilized, thick GSM fabric designed for durability in heat.
- Support: Bamboo stakes and jute ropes included for vertical support of vining plants.
Soil & Planting Media
- Custom Mix: Lightweight porous mix formulated on site (approx. 40% Vermicompost, 30% River Sand, 30% Garden Soil).
- Weight Management: Use of dry leaves or cardboard at the bottom of larger bags to reduce weight load on the floor slab.
- Bio-Fortification: Enrichment with Neem Khali (pest prevention), Bone Meal (calcium), and Turmeric powder (natural fungicide).
Plants & Seeds
- Selection: Sowing of seasonal vegetables (e.g., Winter: Carrots, Spinach; Summer: Bottle gourd, Okra).
- Sourcing: High germination rate seeds (Desi or F1 Hybrid) and planting of ready saplings for tomatoes/chillies to save germination time.
Protection & Handover
- Pest Control: Initial prophylactic spray of Neem Oil or soap solution.
- Guidance: Walkthrough of watering schedule and DIY fertilizer recipe sheet.
Terrace Raised Bed & Net House
Structural Setup
- Custom Raised Beds: Construction of 2-3 large raised beds using fabricated tin sheets or plywood lined with plastic (approx 1ft deep).
- Climate Control: Installation of a 50% to 75% density green shade net structure to prevent leaf burn from harsh sun.
- Protection: Bird netting installation to deter peacocks and pigeons.
- Trellising: Sturdy bamboo poles and ropes specifically for heavy climbers like Gourds and Melons.
Soil Engineering
- Deep Fill Method: Bottom 60-70% of beds filled with carbon rich organic matter (dry leaves, cardboard) to create slow release compost.
- Top Soil: High nutrient topsoil mix containing River Sand, Garden Soil, and Compost with fungicide treatment.
Comprehensive Planting
- Crop Variety: Setup for 20+ vegetable varieties including root vegetables like Carrots/Radish that require deep soil.
- Ecosystem: Implementation of companion planting (e.g., Marigolds with vegetables) to attract pollinators.
Expert Handoff
- Nutrient Kit: Includes a starter pack of organic boosters (Bone Meal, Neem Oil).
- Consultation: One on one guidance on handling local pests like Mealybugs using organic kitchen ingredients.
About Urban Vegetable Gardening
Why I Garden
Gardening on my terrace is what keeps me sane. It's not just about greenery - it's my way to get some peace in this crazy city life. Sometimes I mess up, lose plants to pests (even to peacocks, seriously!), but that's part of the fun. Ahista ahista (slowly, slowly), you learn to be patient and hopeful.
What We Can Grow
Delhi ki winter or summer, sab kuch grow kar sakte hain (In Delhi, you can grow almost everything). Winter brings carrots, palak (spinach), turnips, and the classics like tomatoes and broccoli. Summer is all about ghiya (bottle gourd), cucumbers, bhindi (ladyfinger), and even watermelon. I help you pick the right sabjiyan (veggies) for each season using a simple seasonal vegetable planting guide.
Getting Started
You don't need fancy stuff. A good seedling mix (half cocopeat, half compost, bit of haldi for fungus), and knowing which seeds go straight into pots or need a tray first - that's all. Transplanting happens in the evening, quietly, so plants don't get stressed.
Keeping It Organic
I'm big on clean food. We use homemade compost - kitchen waste like banana peels and eggshells work wonders. Neem khali and neem oil sprays keep bugs away. No chemicals, bas ghar ka khaad (just homemade fertilizer).
Terrace Gardening Jugaad (Hacks)
Space is tight, but I've built DIY raised beds from tin sheets, stuffed with dry leaves and cardboard. We'll use companion planting and go vertical with ropes and stakes for vining plants. A green net is a must for Delhi's sun.
Your First Harvest
There's nothing like tasting your own homegrown tomato. The journey is full of ups and downs, but the reward is asli (real) flavor and a sense of achievement. I’ll help you every step, no matter your space or experience.
Meet your Expert
Himanshu Mann
684 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hi, I'm Himanshu. If you ask my friends, they'll say 'Sab ped paudho main lga dia' (I spent all my money on plants) - and yeah, guilty as charged. My terrace is my Green Heaven, built with my own hands, sweat, and a bit of madness. It’s not all rosy - back pain, soil bags, and a peacock who loves my seedlings more than I do! Gardening is slow, ahista ahista, but the happiness of eating your own tomato is worth every bit.
My Work
Terrace & Kitchen Gardening Help - I guide folks on organic terrace gardening, kitchen gardens, and growing veggies or flowers at home.
Beginner-Friendly Advice - I make it easy for newbies, sharing my potting mix formula and what not to do, so you avoid my mistakes.
DIY Vegetable Beds - No fancy pots? I show how to build DIY vegetable beds from stuff lying around, best-out-of-waste style.
Seasonal Kitchen Garden Tips - I’ll help you pick what to grow for sardi (winter) and garmi (summer) so your seasonal kitchen garden thrives.