Sunday, January 24, 2010

Growing Cowpea using Simplified Hydroponics in Mangalore, India

Growing Cowpea beans (Vigna Unguiculata) using Simplified Hydroponics in Mangalore, India by Pritham 'Metal Farmer' D'Souza



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11 comments:

  1. Pritham 'MetalFarmer' D'SouzaJanuary 28, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    thanks for visiting my blog.

    yes we can germinate the seeds in normal pots, but it will only waste precious water. in seedling trays, u only need a few drops for the seeds to germinate. then, once they germinate and reach 2 to 3 leaf stage in about 10 days, they can be transplanted in pots... cheers

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  2. aspiringgardenerMay 29, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Hi Pritham,

    Lovely seeing your blog and success with hydroponics farm. I needed some information from you. Can you pls let me know where I can get organic seeds for all vegetables in Mangalore City..I live in US and would love to have them for my backyard.
    Can you pls mail me at smithi_001@yahoo.com

    thanks
    Smita

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  3. Pritham 'MetalFarmer' D'SouzaMay 29, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    hello smita
    organic seeds in mangalore? well thats very difficult coz there are no stores or shops that specialize in organic vegetables or seeds... u can try in bangalore... or u live in the US of A so u wont have trouble looking for them there....

    but if i do... find... then will let u know...

    i use local seeds and grow them organically... then some plants are left to make seeds which i re use after they get tropicalized....

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  4. aspiringgardenerMay 30, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    Hi Pritham,

    Thanks for the response. Can you pls let me know where can we get seeds in Mangalore/Udupi. I love our mangalorean veggies so much...Would love to have these seeds locally there. My Parents are visiting now can ask them to pick up.
    Pls let me know.

    thanks
    Smitha

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  5. PrakharOctober 15, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Hi Pritham,
    I'm growing a few plants indoor and I needed some materials like coco peat, compost etc..I live in Mangalore so I was hoping you could help me??

    Thanks a ton!

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  6. Pritham 'MetalFarmer' D'SouzaOctober 16, 2010 at 4:24 AM

    thanks Prakhar
    i live in a farm, so i dont have a problem with coco peat...but for u i guess it would make sense to buy ti commercially...they are available in 5 kg blocks and are very efficient. and not at all expensive... there is a company in kundapur which also exports coco peat... so i will find out more details and let u know..

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  7. PrakharOctober 23, 2010 at 3:00 AM

    Thanks for the reply. I had another question. Do you know where to find sterilized organic soil in mangalore and a shop which sells plant nutrients along with their NPK ratings so that appropriate mixtures can be made for different plants?

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  8. Pritham 'MetalFarmer' D'SouzaNovember 5, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    coo@petbharoproject.co.in and ceo@petbharoproject.co.in please get in touch with these 2 email addresses... they are my mentors and they will help u in getting the coco peat... since i live in a farm, i make use of the available resources here... cheers

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  9. bsbMay 27, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Hi Pritham
    Really impressed with ur website

    I am also in gardening as its my hobby.Till now am growing vegetables in soil.
    Saw ur hydrophonic videos.
    I want more info on hydroponics,Like what is hydroponics nutrient and other such stuff.

    found out u grow tondekayi also.
    can we grow it from fruits(ripen ones) in pot.Let me know so i can grow them too.

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  10. Pritham 'MetalFarmer' D'SouzaMay 27, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    thanks BSB for checking my blog.... pls email me prithamdsouza@gmail.com

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  11. Pritham 'MetalFarmer' D'SouzaMay 30, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    thanks haider... pls contact me at prithamdsouza@gmail.com i will introduce u to my mentors and people responsible for bringing hydroponics to india.... i am sure they will be able to help u... cheers

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