We were a little late in sowing our winter crops. Learning never ends for beginners like me.
We are getting ready for summers well in advance.
What the small organic farmers need to do in February ...
- Make a nursery of seeds & plants for summer crops like Karela, Lauki, Kaddu, Tarbooj, Tori, Cucumber, water melon , Bhindi & also get the seeds ready of legumes.
- Find out the best source for native seeds & plant saplings.
- Make a calendar for the entire year along with a plan.
- Get the land & soil ready by giving proper pest treatment & providing for natural insecticides & fertilisers.
- Plan the Space for intercropping of vegetables, fruits, vines, flowers .... ....
- Understand the companion cropping concepts.
- Get necessary repairs done to the farm infrastructure as required.
- Invest in a small poly House if possible.
- Get a formal training from any agriculture university for fish farming or Mushrooms.
- Learn to use Neem , Herbs, Mustard , Garlic, Onions & other strong smelling plants as insecticides to control pest.
Commanders Organic Farm will help you in purchase of suitable land & equipment for developing an organic farm in Gurgaon.
