The Guidebook Context
You are absolutely right—questions are inevitable, and the entire structure of this guidebook is, in fact, the outcome of over 1000 questions that have been asked and answered over the years. We have tried covering all possible FAQs, but it is customary that we still list the top questions here for immediate reference.
Answering the Climate Question
Question: “Can I grow karela (bitter gourd) in the summers?”
Short Answer: Yes, but you must provide engineered shade.
The Specific ‘How’ for Heat-Sensitive Crops: Heat-loving crops like karela (and other gourds/creepers) thrive on high light but fail under the extreme radiant heat of the Indian summer. To succeed, you must install basic netting and poly frames to provide 30% to 50% shade during the peak afternoon hours. Without this structural protection, the plant will stop flowering, and the fruit will drop or burn. (Ref: 6.3.2)
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Top 10 FAQs & Conversational Nuggets
Here are the top 10 questions we consistently receive, with a short one-line answer and reference to the relevant section for deep reading. By now, you must have seen that we have the ability to answer any question in abundance!
| No. | Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) | Immediate Answer & Reference |
| 1 | What is the bare minimum investment to start? | ₹10,000 for a 120 sq. ft. setup is the entry point for quality. |
| 2 | Is it okay if I don't spend time on the garden every day? | Yes, only a 5-minute glance is required daily; all other time is for fun. |
| 3 | What is the easiest vegetable to start with? | Leafy Greens are the "Gateway Greens" and require the shallowest roots. |
| 4 | How do I know how much water to use? | Use the Finger Test only; never rely on timed schedules or fixed quantity. |
| 5 | Should I hire a professional gardener for maintenance? | No, it is far cheaper to replace a plant than to pay an expert's high cost. |
| 6 | Is my homemade organic produce cheaper than the market? | Comparing with the market is anti-thesis; the true value is price-less(health/taste). |
| 7 | Do I need expensive sensors and automation? | No, wasteful expenditure on sensors does not increase your vegetable output. |
| 8 | Can I just use regular garden mud (soil)? | You can but not now as even soil is becoming expensive. So you must use our optimized, light-weight, high-drainage media mix (Coco Peat/VC). |
| 9 | My leaves are turning yellow—what is the quick fix? | The plant is starving; give it a quick dose of liquid feed and top-dress with vermicompost. |
| 10 | How do I motivate my family/help to participate? | Delegate "treasure hunting" and "plant doctoring"—not chores—to make it fun. |
If you still have any other questions, please ask them. We would be happy to take that up also and answer it to the best of our ability.
