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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20 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 28, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Hi Pritham
    Congrats on this wonderful farm and your success on hydroponics is amazing. I got your contact details from Sangeetha.
    I would like to visit your farm some time. I will let you know when I come to Mangalore.
    I have a question for you - cant we germinate the seeds directly in the pot instead of using the germinating tray? Have you tried this or do you have any idea of issues?

    Thanks
    Deepak

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  2. metalfarmerJanuary 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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  3. 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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  4. metalfarmerMay 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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  5. 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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  6. birlapOctober 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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  7. metalfarmerOctober 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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  8. birlapOctober 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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  9. Deepak KukrejaNovember 5, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    Hi Pritam,

    Could you please give me the details about Coco peat manufacturer in kundapur.

    I need coco peat at Udupi and I think this will be the nearesr place from Udupi.

    If you know some other company in Udupi or Mangalore then please provide me the details of that also.


    Thanks in advance.

    Deepak

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  10. metalfarmerNovember 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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  11. Deepak KukrejaNovember 5, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    Hi Pritam,

    You had mentioned some company in kundapur..

    Can i have name or some contact of that company..

    Thanks & Regards,

    Deepak

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  12. 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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  13. metalfarmerMay 27, 2011 at 9:21 PM

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

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  14. Irfan HaiderMay 29, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Hey Pritham,
    I am a student of architecture from New Delhi and is presently doing my final year's thesis on "Aquaponics Research and Formulation Centre" and for the same I have been looking for some live case studies that I can take up. As you must be knowing Aquaponics is the combination of Aquaculture and Hydroponics, and I have failed to find any Aquaponics farm in India. So, for my project I need to conduct the case studies of Hydroponics farms. I am a newbie in this field and have no idea about the techniques for this kind of project. Will it be possible for me to visit your farm and frame my case study report on the same? I have a lot to ask but I suppose the blog here is not the place... I would really appreciate if you could help me!
    Thanks
    Irfan Haider
    New Delhi

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  15. metalfarmerMay 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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  16. SurajJuly 4, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Hi Pritham,

    Its happy to see your blog which is having best farming resource.
    Iam living in mangalore, near kudroli.
    I have a question, as there is some space constraint in my backyard, I want to do square foot gardening. I need some good vegitable seeds and seeding tray were can i find in mangalore, i went some of the nursery, i dint felt comfortable to buy some seeds there. Please can u suggest were to find the seeds or do you have any seeds sales in your farm..

    please help me as i am new to vegitable gardening..
    my mailId: surajrao88@gmail.com

    Thanks
    Suraj

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  17. AnonymousJune 25, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    Hi Mr Preetham, My appreciation to you in develping hydroponics for various vegetables.I love vegetable growing during rainy seasons. Do you sell seeds,compost etc? any outlet where I could get this in mangalore. Iam fm Mannagudda,Matadakani. Nice article and good presentation. Farm too is well maintined. Can I visit your place during leasure time.
    Janardhana Kini, Mangalore

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  18. AnonymousJune 25, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Please guide me to grow vegetables in limited place say 3 to 4 cents. Manure/compost preparation etc.
    JKINI
    Mangalore
    jktonse@yahoo.co.in

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  19. metalfarmerJune 26, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    hello Suraj, thanks for visiting my blog. there are no certified seed counters here in Mangalore , only locally grown seeds. we at the farm buy seeds from karnataka agro in Bangalore. i request you to please contact him for sales of high quality hybrid seeds. he can be contacted here http://yellowpages.sulekha.com/bangalore/home-products-services/garden-lawn/plant-nurseries/gandhi-nagar/karnataka-agro-seeds.htm

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  20. SabirMay 17, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    What are the nutrients used in simplified hydroponics?

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