Herbs Farming
Herbs have found many uses in treating number of diseases without creating any side effects. Many of today's drugs and medicines were originally derived from natural ingredients, combinations of medicinal plants and other products found in nature Ways of Cultivation
The following are the ways through which it can be cultivated: -
- Direct seed sowing
- Nursery raised seedlings
- Stem cuttings
- Root suckers
- Tubers and bulbils using appropriate
Techniques:
While planting we should take the following precaution
- Use authentic planting materials
- Keep adequate spacing
- Provide shade as per requirement
- Avoid over watering
- Avoid excessive pesticides
- Use minimum fertilizers
Organic Herbs:
Vermi - Composting Unit
Bio-fertilizers are ready to use live formulates of such beneficial microorganisms which on application to seed, root or soil mobilize the availability of nutrients by their biological activity in particular, and help build up the micro-flora and in turn the soil health in general.
Organic Herbs farming is one of several approaches to sustainable agriculture. Indeed, many of the techniques used in organic farming such as inter- cropping, mulching and integration of crops and livestock are practiced under various agricultural systems. What makes organic agriculture unique is that, under various laws and certification programs, almost all synthetic inputs are prohibited and "soil building" crop rotations are mandatory. Properly managed organic Herb farming reduces and eliminates water pollution and helps conserve water and soil on the farm.
The result of the above is directly reflected in the crops. Crops grow in a natural way with all the rich balanced compositions.
The entire process has many advantages as it ensures abundance and availability, authenticity of raw material, easy management and harvest, economic sustainability and annual returns, better land use and better health of people.
