A wall of green leafy vegetables and delicate herbs like basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme is not something you would expect to see when you enter a home in Chennai. We wanted someone who typically doesn't have a green thumb to be able to grow their own vegetables." The hydroponic farming setup designed by Shamil and his team is an improvement on designs that already exist, now optimised for personal home use. It can grow leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, celery, rocket, and herbs like mint, parsley, basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano and more. The chiller takes care of the water temperature, but ambient temperatures can be challenging in summer months,"Read more at thehindu.com

Source: The Hindu May 31, 2024 12:28 UTC