It is not a large space, just 1,500 square feet, yet many kinds of crops are grown here, and within only a year production is promising.
Every inch planned
All the space is used in a highly planned way, and tower-based growing has been added. The farm is rich in all kinds of crops and leafy vegetables, grown with organic methods, the owners say.
It has become the centre of family leisure, and two family helpers assist in running the green venture.
A trend in the neighbourhood
Rooftop farms are appearing on other roofs in the area too, as seen on the way down the stairs. The couple live on the sixth floor, just below the roof, and even beside their dining room greenery is arranged to thrive high above the ground.
Urban green farms like this meet the need for environmental protection and toxin-free, safe food. The hope is that others will follow this example so that urban farming can meet at least some of their own food needs.
Source: Shykh Seraj, Chhad Krishi (episode 315). First published in Bengali on The Agro News.
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