THE MICRO-GARDENING TECHNOLOGY •
What is it all about?
Potential yield: Under appropriate care and practice, yields can reach a minimum of 5 kg/1m 2 table or more (fruits/roots/bulbs/leaves) The Micro-gardening technology introduced in Africa by FAO from South America in 1999, is a soilless technology adapted to areas where land is an issue (terraces, balconies, yards, etc.). It consists of growing vegetables on 1 or 0.5 m2 tables made of recuperated wood. Other materials can also be used (recuperated tyres, pipes, etc.).
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Sweet pepper
Plants are supported by 2 different types of substrates (solid and liquid). The solid substrate consist of a mixture of groundnut shells (60 %), rice husks (20%) and gravels (20%); as to the liquid substrate referred to as hydroponic, it is based on water with a floating plate with holes where plants are retained by a piece of sponge placed around the collar enabling the root system to be dipping within the water.
Plants are maintained pest and disease free through organic pesticide preventive spraying and fertiliser applications based on daily supply of nutrient solutions (macro and microelements) and weekly applications respectively for the solid and liquid substrates.
Lettuce
Materials needed Cucumber
Tomato
Different types of stands (solid substrate)
Hydroponic
and 200 bundles for mint in hydroponie (1/2 table), 2-5 fold as high as compared to conventional vegetable growing. Other benefits attached to the technology: Healthy vegetables (organic), reduced drudgery, etc.
Dear collaborators, if you are interested in being successfully involved in the micro-gardening technology, please contact Mr Cherno Jallow, technician and service provider trained by Concern Universal at: Tel: +220 7655501 – Email:cjallow13@yhoo.com – Or contact CU at +220 4396071.
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