Terrace Gardening: Method of Urban Cultivation
M. Velmurugan*
Tapioca and Castor Research Station, Yethapur, Tamil Nadu (636 119), India
M. Anand
Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
P.R. Kamalkumaran
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Keezhvelur, Tamil Nadu (611 105), India
K. Rajamani
Horticultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
L. Pugalendhi
Horticultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Containers, Grow bags, Pots, Terrace gardening
Abstract
The method of cultivation of fruit, vegetables, spices, medicinal and aromatic crops including flower crops at the terrace or roof top area is known as “Terrace gardening”. The peoples living in urban areas have temperature build up than the rural areas due the lack of greenery in their premises or dwelling places. This can be circumvented through terrace gardening. Fruits crops suitable for terrace gardening are Banana, Guava, Acid lime and Papaya. Vegetable crops such as tomato, brinjal, chilli (transplanted vegetables) and bhendi, amaranthus, cucurbitaceous vegetables like - bitter gourd, snake gourd, ridge gourd and bottle gourd (direct sown vegetables) are suited for growing in terrace gardens. Turmeric, Coriander and Fenugreek are the spice crops suited for terrace gardening. Considering the health of human beings, home stead medicinal and aromatic crops can also be grown successfully to cater the daily needs for curative purpose.
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