Finding success with a soil-less medium for terrace gardens
The Hindu
Growbag with rice husk as major component helps plants grow
A combination of charred and uncharred rice husk in 1:1 proportion along with dried cow dung and coir pith compost has been successfully experimented as a soil-less medium for growing vegetables on terraces and in kitchen gardens, the interest in which appears to have boomed because of the restrictions imposed on people’s movement to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. A.A. John Sherry, Assistant Director, Agriculture Department, said he had been experimenting with the soil-less medium for three seasons and that he had met with considerable success. According to his initial understanding, the chemical make-up of rice husk, which has ingredients like silica, ash, carbon, calcium and magnesium, is the key reason for the success. These contents in rice husk provide a certain sturdiness to plants. Besides, there is considerably more air circulation in a growbag with husk in place as a major component. This is a condition which helps root growth.More Related News