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Organic Urban Farming, The Indian Way

A Comprehensive Guide to Organic Gardening for Urban Spaces in India

by Prabal Mallick

Type: full color printed book (8.5 x 5.5 inch) and e-book (pdf)

Price: Rs 499.00 for paperback book Rs 349.00 for e-book

Kindle Price: $ 7.49

International Edition Price : $ 21.99

Language: English

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Book Rating and Reviews

If you are a newbie urban gardener or an experienced one, this is one book you gotta have. This book deals with all aspects of setting up your own food garden, running and maintaining it year after year. An entire chapter in this book has been dedicated to designing your garden so that you learn about all the things you have to consider before starting your garden. This book covers all the methods and processes of creating and maintaining your garden including topics like garden bed preparation, potting soil preparation, soil management, organic soil conditioners and pest management. In the appendix section there is information on different vegetables and their requirements for container gardening, common pests and their management using simple solutions from your kitchen. The methods are tailor made for urban area and lifestyle. All in all this is a very comprehensive book that will ensure your success in growing your own fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs in the confines of your home year after year.

The Major Topics covered in the book are,

Introduction to Urban Farming
Philosophy of Organic Farming
Garden Design
Tools and Materials
Garden Bed Preparation
Container and Potting Mix preparation
Choosing plants
Seed sowing and transplanting
Organic Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners
Organic Pest Management
Water Wind and Sunlight Management
Composting Kitchen Waste
Vermi Compost Preparation at Home
Soil Management
Crop Rotation and Companion Planting
Common vegetables for Urban Gardening
Common Pests and Diseases
Pest and Disease Solutions from your Kitchen

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Oct 28, 2020

byNitin Bhandare onOrganic Urban Farming, The Indian Way

Good Book

Since we were already practicing organic farming on our terrace, most of the concepts explained in this book weren't new to us. However this book has a lot more info and lucidly explains some common chores to be done. Overall a must buy for anyone interested in city farming.

Apr 7, 2020

byAjaykrishnan Prakash onOrganic Urban Farming, The Indian Way

The Starting Point for any Gardener

An excellent book on the Indian way of organic gardening. To the point and presented in a no-nonsense approach. A very useful reference. I look forward to more such works from the author.

Jan 22, 2020

byProshish Golyan onOrganic Urban Farming, The Indian Way

Going GREEN and DIRTY ! the right way

To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. GLAD I DID.
It all started with organic terrace farming workshop and this gardening book by Prabal Mallick. Having lived in city,I had no clue about farming but always interested in. This interactive book, included training on making potting mix, seedlings, compost, manures and pest management. Im so glad I could finally create my own little garden/organic farm at terrace. With continuous guidance of book, I have already grown Lettuce, Zucchini, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic, Strawberry, Pepper, Lemon, Dwarf Oranges, Beans, Basil, Lemon Grass, Carom (ajwain), Raddish, Beetroot, Coriander, Spinach, Fenugreek leaf, ladyfinger, Mustard leaf , Chili etc this winters. Im creating my own organic compost and soil fertilizer Amrut Jal too. His book has helped so I don’t keep forgetting. I think little more guidance on ‘seedling’ is needed in the book. Me and my family, including my 3 year old is having a great time going green and dirty AND not to forget ‘healthy’ with organic fresh vegetables.

Oct 2, 2018

byBishnu Priya onOrganic Urban Farming, The Indian Way

Very informative and consice

I just loved the book. It has all information needed in a very concise way, with needed facts and pictures. Easy techniques which can be applied easily. I am so happy to get this book. You don't have to read pages to get an understanding yet all needed information is at your disposal.

May 14, 2018

byDilip kumar swain onOrganic Urban Farming, The Indian Way

Very detailed and informative

As a novice in gardening this book is helping me a lot in building a passion towards growing own flowers and vegetables. I have started by growing flowers and Tulsi in my balcony and it's giving a great pleasure when I see buds turning into flowers. Language of the book is also very simple to understand and content is also very detailed. At this price a must buy for any enthusiast...

Apr 29, 2018

byE. Kishor Kumar onOrganic Urban Farming, The Indian Way

I had bought a couple of books in the US on urban gardening earlier and had found them to be quite a rip off. As this book came at much lower cost and I had been following this very useful blog I decided to buy this book. Finally I got a book which has all the information I was looking for to start my home garden. My only problem however is that the book is an e-book. I would have actually loved to have a printed book.

Apr 27, 2018

byHarpreet onOrganic Urban Farming, The Indian Way

It is really helpful book for those who want to start a terrace garden.I had been wanting to do so since long but was having a problem with the quality of vegetables .Now after going through your book I am sure to get a good yield .

Apr 20, 2018

bySANGEETHA BALASUBRAMANIAM onOrganic Urban Farming, The Indian Way

the book is very good.Only thing many things covered in this book were already available on your blog which I had read earlier.But there was a lot much to know.For a complete beginner with no knowledge on organic gardening as I was a few months ago before reading your blog,this book is awesome.

Apr 17, 2018

bySambit onOrganic Urban Farming, The Indian Way

Great book to pick up if you want to grow organic vegetables on your terrace.

What People Are Saying About Us

VanshitaStudent at KIIT International School
Our generation really needs to understand and appreciate the skill of growing one's own food. It is important for each of us to have the knowledge and skill to do so. Urban Farming course with Shweta Di and Prabal sir was of the eye opener experiences of my life. Not only did I understand the actual importance, but also got to know that urban farming is not so tedious if done correctly. I would suggest every student of my age to take up these courses in order to become independent and responsible in life. If we grow what we need it will be a two fold benefit. First there would be minimum or no wastage and second we'll consume minimum chemicals. Being self sufficient has always been a goal in my life and this course has helped me to take a huge step towards my goal. Both Prabal sir and Shweta Di are very helpful and interactive which made the experience and learning interesting and fruitful.
G JagadishFormer LIC Officer
The "Organic Urban Farming Crash Course" organised by Sri.Prabal Mallik, Founder, Organic Terrace and Ms.Shweta Agarwal, Director, Paz Farming has come to my fortunes at the right time when I was in need of it the most.

I knew that my desire was ripe to start my own terrace vegetable garden but was unsure of how to start one. I came to the program with almost zero gardening experience. Thanks to Prabal Babu and Madam Shweta for making the aspirants like me learn most of the latest skills in organic terrace gardening. Now with this 21-day course I feel that I am thoroughly equipped having bestowed with the right knowledge, skills, abilities and confidence to start a successful "terrace garden" and "open land farming" as well.

My sincere thanks with whole lot of appreciations go to the duo for a splendid academic exposure clubbed with hand-holding guidance.
I wish OT n PF all success in their future endeavors.
Navneet AroraHome Maker
The summer course on Urban Farming organised by Prabal and Shweta was just what I needed. Though I am an enthusiastic amateur kitchen gardener, I was beginning to feel tired due to poor yield and crops lost to pests as I was against using any chemicals. Learning tried and tested methods from Prabal's and Shweta's own experience as successful organic gardeners filled the gap in my understanding. I feel I now understand the entire process of soil preparation, composting, crop rotation etc much better. I am back into gardening with renewed vigour and am looking forward to a bumper harvest this season.
Uday SahuAtmaram Chain of Hotels and Restaurants
I had been planting the odd vegetables in my terrace without real success. But last year I started taking consultation from Prabal of http://organicterrace.in and things have completely changed since then. Not only I learned proper ways of growing vegetables in containers, the passion of Prabal was so inspiring that in approximately 3 months I had a full fledged vegetable garden on my terrace. I also managed to get free giveaways of eggplant, tomato saplings by organicterrace.in, which helped me to build my garden faster. Huge thanks again to organicterrace and Prabal.
Hemant Kumar JenaTerritory Manager, BPCL
Being a plant lover it was a coincidence that I happened to visit organic terrace garden developed by Mr.Prabal Mallick. The varieties of vegetables grown in healthy plants was attraction as well as inspiration for me.I was amazed with the taste of raw vegetables like beans, carrot, cherry tomato, lettuce etc. I spent more than 2 hours in Prabal's garden, got inspired and started developing a small terrace garden in my home. Now, I spend my mornings in my terrace garden filled with different flowers and vegetables. I and my family enjoy the taste and sweetness of healthy and fresh vegetables. I am really thankful to Mr.Prabal for his systematic guidance and conviction towards organic urban farming which helped me develop my garden.Now even I am passionate about organic farming and planning to go into full scale organic farming as my post retirement plan. Thanks to Prabal, thanks to Organic Terrace. I wish both bright future.
Shweta NarulaNarula Restaurant, Bhubaneswar
The reliability of and emphasis on organic fertilizers such as compost, green manure as an alternative to synthetic fertilizers and pesticides is the need of the hour. With increasing number of diseases and ill health of people, consumption of organically grown fruits and vegetables will contribute largely towards well being of all. Prabal's workshop on organic urban farming is an ideal platform to learn and utilize the methods of preparing organic materials, residues, nutrients and recycling them. Very interesting and knowledge enhancing workshop. Must do.
Susmita PaniFormer Reader in English at Ravenshaw University, Freelance ELT Consultant
Attending the three-week organic urban farming workshop, organized by Paz Farming and Organic Terrace was a revelation. Both Shweta and Prabal are extremely knowledgeable, competent and exude confidence that comes from experience. They are keen, dedicated, helpful and more than willing to share information. The wonderful team created a climate of collegiality among all of us who ranged from 20 to 60 years. It was a genuinely interactive and participatory workshop where we covered a wide gamut of topics through hands on practice. Anyone who has the slightest interest in environment and organic farming must attend this workshop.