SUMMER VEGETABLEUsagePrepare kantola ki sabzi to serve with the meals.Common NameBan Karela, Kakrol, HedgehogaKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedSowing Time Jan to Mar, June-JulySowing Depth1/2"" to 1""Plant to Plant Spacing30""Germination Time7 to 10...
SUMMER VEGETABLEUsagePrepare Luffa ki sabzi or add to sambhar, dal, soups, etc.Common NameLuffa, Gilki, Egyptian Cucumber, Rag GourdKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedSowing Time Jan to April, June-JulySowing Depth 1""Plant to Plant Spacing...
SUMMER VEGETABLEUsageAdd to juices, soups, vegetable stews or khichadi; Consume as a cooked vegetable with a mealCommon NameLattu, Round Gourd, Gol GhiyaKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedSowing TimeFeb-Mar, June-July Sowing Depth 1/4"" to...
SUMMER VEGETABLEUsageUse it to prepare the delicious indian dessert lauki ki kheer; Prepare healthy bottle gourd juice or consume as a cooked vegetableCommon NameLauki, Long Calabash, White-flowered Gourd, DudhiKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/...
CULINARY HERBUsageUse it to add an extra layer of flavour to soups, salads, herbal teas & vegetable stockKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedComman nameEnglish thyme, Ajwain ke phool, French Thyme, Garden ThymeSowing TimeMarchSowing...
CULINARY HERBUsageMainly used as a culinary herb in salads & cooked dishes; Medicinally used to aid digestion & menstrual crampsKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedSowing TimeThroughout the yearBest time: Aug to DecSowing Depth1/4""Plant...
BENEFICIAL FLOWERUsagePlant these flowers to repel pests naturally.Use flowers for garnishing salads & other dishesKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedComman nameGende ka phool, TagetesSowing TimeThroughout the yeasrBest time: May to JulySowing Depth1/2""Plant to...
SUMMER VEGETABLEUsageAdd them raw to salads or use as a garnish on various dishes Key ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedSowing Time Throughout the yearBest Time: Mar-JuneSowing Depth 1/4""Plant to Plant Spacing 18"" to...
CULINARY HERB UsageAdd fresh or dried leaves as a seasoning tosalads, soups, sauces & tomato dishes Key ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedComman nameSweet BasilSowing TimeThroughout the yearBest Time: Aug to DecSowing Depth1/8"" to...
WINTER VEGETABLEUsageShred it into salads or add it to soups for thick & creamy texture. Cook it as a vegetable to serve with meals.Common NamePhool Gobhi, Brassica OleracKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedComman...
LEAFY GREENUsageAdd them raw to salads, cook as a vegetable to serve with meals or add it to sarson ka saag or dal to enhance the flavourKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedComman name...
Common NameGarden Pea, Field Pea, Spring Pea, Matar, Hare matarUsageToss them raw in a salad mix or add to soups for a crisp texture.Key Values Open-Pollinated Heirloom/ Desi Non-Hybrid Non-GMO...
LEAFY GREENUsageUse as a seasoning in soups, curries, sauces & vegetable dishesKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedCommon nameKasuri MethiSowing TimeOct to NovSowing Depth0.5 cmPlant to Plant Spacing15 cm, 50 mmGermination Time3 to 4...
SUMMER VEGETABLEUsageEat it raw as a salad; Use it in making satvic chaat or raita.Common NameSnake Cucumber, Yard-Long Cucumber, Long MelonKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedSowing Time Feb-MarchSowing Depth 1/2" to 1"Plant to...
CULINARY HERBUsageUse dill leaves as a garnish to elevate the flavor and aroma of a dish; Add dill seeds as a seasoning in soups & vegetable dishesComman nameSuwa bhaji, Satahva,...
SUMMER VEGETABLEUsageAdd to juice or consume as a cooked vegetableCommon NameBitter Melon, Bitter SquashKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedSowing Time Feb to JulySowing Depth 1/4"" to 1/2""Plant to Plant Spacing 36"" to 40""Germination...
WINTER VEGETABLEUsageAdd young leaves to composite chapati, green juice or salad and use radish to prepare classic Indian vegetableCommon NameRadish Japanese, Winter RadishKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedSowing Time Jan, July to DecSowing...
BENEFICIAL FLOWERUsageUse the flowers for garnishing salads & other dishes or plant them to attract pollinators to your vegetable garden Key ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedComman nameSurajmukhi, Common sunflowerSowing TimeJan to MaySowing Depth1/2""...
SUMMER VEGETABLEUsageEnjoy raw as it is or lightly steamed. Add to salads, soups, vegetables, oatmeal or use as an edible garnishCommon NameHari Shimla Mirch, Green Bell PepperKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedComman nameHari...
LEAFY GREENUsageEnjoy raw as it is or lightly steamed; Add to salads, soups, juices or vegetable wrapsKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedComman nameSilver Beet, Spinach Beet, Leaf BeetSowing TimeFeb to AugSowing Depth1/2" to...
LEAFY GREENUsageAdd the leaves to salads, chutneys, juices or as a garnish for different dishesKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedComman nameAmbada, Sorrel, PitwaaSowing TimeMarchSowing Depth1/2" to 1"Plant to Plant Spacing3 ft apartGermination Time6-10...
CULINARY HERBUsageUse for garnishing salads, soups, vegetable stocks, quinoa & several other dishesCommon NameItalian parsleyKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedComman nameItalian parsleySowing TimeThroughout the year Best time: Mar-AprSowing Depth 1/4"Plant to Plant Spacing...
SUMMER VEGETABLEUsagePrepare Tinde ki sabzi or add to sambhar, dal, soups, etc.Common NameTinda, Apple Gourd, Indian Baby PumpkinKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedSowing Time Jan to April, June-JulySowing Depth 1/2"" to 1""Plant to...
Common NameMetha, Methi, Methi dana, Greek cloverUsageHave them raw as it is or add them to salads, soups, curries & satvic chaat for added crispiness & nutritionKey Values Open-Pollinated Heirloom/...
SUMMER VEGETABLEUsagePrepare Torai ki sabzi or add to sambhar, daal, soups, etc.Common NameTurai, Chinese Okra, Angled LuffaKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedSowing Time Jan to April, June-JulySowing Depth 1/2"" to 1""Plant to Plant...
SUMMER VEGETABLEUsageEnjoy lightly steamed or add to soups, curries, vegetables, etc.Common NameSerpent Gourd, Chichinda, PadwalKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedSowing Time Jan to April, June-JulySowing Depth 1/2"" to 1""Plant to Plant Spacing 12""...
CULINARY HERBUsageUse fennel stalks & leaves in soups or as a garnish for various dishes; Use fennel seeds in herbal drinks or desserts like KheerKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedComman nameSweet Fennel, SaunfSowing...
SUMMER VEGETABLEUsageEnjoy lightly steamed or prepare as a cooked vegetableCommon NameLady Finger, Arka AnamikaKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedComman nameLady Finger, Arka AnamikaSowing TimeFeb-March, June-JulySowing Depth1/2"" to 1""Plant to Plant Spacing12"" to 18""Germination...
WINTER VEGETABLEUsageAdd to pulao, soups, oats & other cooked dishes or prepare light & fresh green pea soupCommon NameMatar, Hare matar, Garden pea, Field pea, Spring peaKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedComman nameMatar,...
WINTER VEGETABLEUsageEnjoy raw as it is or lightly steamed. Add to juices, salads, soups, vegetables, pulao or composite chapatisCommon NameScarlet Nantes, Early Coreless, Nante SuperiorKey ValuesOpen-PollinatedHeirloom/ DesiNon-HybridNon-GMONon-TreatedSowing Time Oct-NovSowing Depth...