The renewed focus on kitchen gardens when lockdown strikes

An excerpt from The Hindu article ‘The renewed focus on kitchen gardens when lockdown strikes’ by Divya Kala Bhavani dated Mar 29, 2020 

A final sprinkle of green garnish makes a dish complete. That said, many across the country are finding themselves hunting for such greens during the ongoing 21-day lockdown.

There has been a scarcity across produce, crucial to Indian cuisines, because of panic-buying and stockpiling, despite diligent efforts of supermarkets to keep their shelves stocked. Plus, e-commerce platforms such as BigBasket and Amazon Pantry are facing restrictions with their movements for deliveries.

Boosting access

That said, the kitchen garden has never been more valuable. Unlike the ornamental garden, a kitchen garden comprises produce. In India, they are often on balconies, window sills, terraces or even inside a room. In the case of the lockdown, it boosts a household’s access to fresh food, while keeping residents home.

Before you run outside to procure seeds and gardening inventory, we share advice and important information from experts in the industry, as well as people who have long nurtured their kitchen gardens.

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The renewed focus on kitchen gardens when lockdown strikes

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