Terrace Gardening of Vegetables
Pallerla Saisupriya*
Dept. of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture, Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
Pidigam Saidaiah
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Horticulture, Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University, Mojerla, Telangana (509 382), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Space, Terrace gardening, Urban, Vegetables
Abstract
In the present scenario, urban areas are covered with many multi-storied buildings due to the increase in the population and shift of population to cities for livelihood. This created shortage of land available for cultivation of household vegetables by kitchen gardening. The best solution for this is terrace gardening in which vegetables are grown on terraces, balconies or roofs of buildings through effective utilization of vertical space. Terrace gardening modifies the microclimate of the building and provides clean air in the urban areas, thus improving the health of urban people.
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