Terrace gardening ideas for Beginners in India:Best tips to get started

 In this article we are going to learn about

1  what Is terrace gardening.

2 advantage

3 how to make a perfect terrace garden 

4 list of plants according to season.

What is terrace gardening?

Before doing terrace gardening, it is very important for us to understand what terrace gardening actually is. Simply placing plants on your rooftop cannot be called terrace gardening.

It is a type of gardening done in a systematic manner, through which we can obtain chemical-free and natural vegetables, herbs, and fruits. In today’s blog, we are going to share some of the best terrace gardening ideas with you.

  Advantages.

.  Fresh and organic food

.  Use of space

.  Saves money

.  Healthy lifestyle 

.  Stress relieving 

. Encourage healthy eating habits etc 

Things to keep in mind —

Check terrace safety first — Before starting, make sure your terrace is strong enough to carry the weight of pots and containers.

Plan the terrace layout — Observe how much sunlight, shade, and wind your terrace gets, and plan the layout accordingly. Divide the space into different sections, such as—

Vegetables 

 Herbs

 Plants

 Walking area

Choose the right containers — Use grow bags, clay pots, and cocopeat. For vegetables and plants, use larger pots so that the roots can grow properly.

Healthy soil mix — Mix garden soil with vermicompost or organic compost, along with cocopeat or sand.

Choose suitable plants — Grow plants like tomato, potato, coriander, chilli, mint, etc. Avoid overcrowding the plants.

Water smartly — Water the plants in the early morning or evening. Avoid overwatering, and check the moisture level regularly.

Use Organic Fertilizers — Use organic fertilizers for terrace gardening such as compost, vermicompost, and cow dung manure. Avoid using chemical fertilizers, as they harm soil health and reduce plant growth in organic terrace gardening.

8. Do Regular Maintenance — Regular maintenance is essential for a healthy terrace garden. Remove fallen leaves from the terrace garden area and prune old or dry branches regularly. Proper terrace garden maintenance helps prevent pests, improves plant growth, and keeps your garden clean and beautiful.

List of plants according to season  — 

 

1. Summer season plant( march to June) -

Vegetables 

Tomato

Brinjal 

Chilli

Okra

Bottle guard 

Bitter gourd 

Herbs

Basil

Mint

Lemongrass 

Flowers 

Sunflower 

Zinnia

  

2.Monsoon season plants( july to September) 

Vegetables 

Cucumber 

Ridge guard 

Beans

Sponge guard 

Herbs

Fenugreek ( methi) 

Coriander ( dhaniya) 

3. Winter season plants ( Oct.to feb.)

Vegetable

Spinach

Carrot

Radish

Beetroot

Cauliflower

Cabbage

Peas

  

Herbs

Coriander

Dill

Parsley 

Flowers

Petunia

Pansy

Sweet pea

Calendula

4. Perineal plants( grow in all seasons) 

Vegetables & Fruits

Curry leaves

Lemon

Papaya

Drumstick (Moringa – dwarf variety)

Herbs

Tulsi

Mint

Flowers

Rose

Jasmine

Hibiscus 

Terrace gardening for beginners is a simple way to grow fresh food in city homes. By following organic terrace gardening methods and regular terrace garden maintenance, you can create a healthy and productive urban terrace garden.

Some tips for beginners 

Always sow seeds according to season 

 

Start with leafy vegetables and herbs

 

 Use large grow bags.