Managing Crop and Kitchen Waste for Organic Production of Vegetables on a Rooftop

Authors

  • Yagynashini Behera B. Sc. (Hons) Ag. Student, The graduate school, ICAR-IARI (Cuttack Hub)
  • Akankshya Mohanty B. Sc. (Hons) Ag. Student, The graduate school, ICAR-IARI (Cuttack Hub)
  • Gayatri Sinha ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, Odisha, 753006, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15561657

Keywords:

Composting, Organic Fertilizers, Rooftop Gardens, Urban Agriculture, Vermicomposting

Abstract

The article explains in detail how to handle crop and kitchen waste for producing organic vegetables in rooftop gardens. It points out that managing waste properly supports soil nutrition, decreases waste production and encourages organic farming. Several suggestions are made for crop and kitchen waste management, which include composting, vermicomposting and bokashi. It also looks at how to produce organic fertilisers, how to use these techniques in rooftop gardens and what is necessary for monitoring and caring for them properly. With these strategies, urban gardeners can grow thriving rooftop gardens that display the great aspects of urban farming. In addition, the article looks at what is needed to put into practice each technique, so that all readers can know how to use these methods in their gardens. Gardeners can follow the explained instructions to change their waste into helpful resources with composting, vermicomposting and bokashi fermentation. In addition, the article explains that making compost tea, worm casting tea, and bokashi liquid fertiliser is important, since this can lead to better plant growth and healthier soil. There is a detailed conversation about including these waste management practices in rooftop gardens, highlighting soil amendment, using fertilisers and choosing plants. It points out that the efficient and effective running of these systems depends on their routine maintenance and monitoring. When IPM practices are followed and soil health is preserved, gardeners help keep pests and diseases at bay, which supports the sustainability of their rooftop gardens.

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Published

2025-05-31

How to Cite

Behera, Y., Mohanty, A., & Sinha, G. (2025). Managing Crop and Kitchen Waste for Organic Production of Vegetables on a Rooftop. NG Agriculture Insights, 1(1), 41-43. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15561657

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