How to Grow Organic Vegetables at Home
Learn to grow fresh, chemical-free organic vegetables right at home using simple and sustainable methods. This course will guide you from soil preparation to harvesting, so you can enjoy healthy food from your own garden.
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Skill Pathshala Team - 56 enrolled students
Course Description
"How to Grow Organic Vegetables at Home" is a beginner-friendly course designed for anyone who wants to grow safe, healthy, and chemical-free vegetables in their own space—whether you have a backyard, terrace, or even just pots on a balcony.
What you'll learn in this course
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Basics of organic gardening and why it matters.
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How to select the right vegetables for your space and climate.
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Soil preparation techniques and natural fertilizers.
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Composting methods to recycle kitchen waste into plant food.
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Watering, sunlight, and care requirements for healthy plants.
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Natural ways to protect plants from pests and diseases.
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Growing vegetables in pots, grow bags, and raised beds.
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Step-by-step harvesting and replanting tips for continuous supply.
Requirements
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No prior gardening experience required.
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Access to some space (balcony, terrace, backyard, or small garden).
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Basic gardening tools and seeds (guidance provided in the course).
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Interest in healthy living and sustainable practices.
Curriculum
- 10 Lessons
- 180 mins.
- Importance and benefits of growing vegetables at home
- Understanding organic gardening principles
- Common myths and realities about home vegetable growing
- Planning your home garden space for maximum productivity
- Assessing soil type and fertility at home
- Techniques to improve soil with compost and natural amendments
- Importance of soil aeration and drainage
- Creating raised beds and containers for vegetables
- Basics of home composting with kitchen and garden waste
- Vermicomposting for nutrient-rich soil
- Liquid fertilizers like compost tea and vermiwash
- Role of biofertilizers and natural minerals
- Selecting suitable vegetable varieties for home gardening
- Seasonal planning of vegetables (summer, winter, monsoon crops)
- Growing leafy greens, root crops, and fruiting vegetables
- Companion planting to increase yield and protect crops
- Techniques of seed germination and nursery raising
- Direct sowing vs. transplanting in home gardens
- Watering methods and maintaining moisture balance
- Thinning, pruning, and staking plants for healthy growth
- Identifying common pests and diseases in home gardens
- Natural repellents and botanical sprays from kitchen ingredients
- Beneficial insects and their role in pest control
- Preventive care for stronger, healthier plants
- Choosing containers and pots for vegetables
- Soil mix preparation for container gardening
- Vertical gardening methods for small spaces
- Hydroponics and innovative low-cost alternatives for home use
- Identifying the right time for harvesting each vegetable
- Safe and careful harvesting techniques
- Post-harvest handling and storage at home
- Extending shelf life naturally without chemicals
- Using greywater and rainwater harvesting for gardening
- Recycling kitchen waste back into the soil
- Energy-efficient practices for home gardens
- Building a sustainable gardening routine for long-term benefits
- Success stories of home organic gardeners
- How kitchen gardens improve health and reduce costs
- Involving children and family in gardening
- Expanding a home garden into a community or small business
Your Instructor
Skill Pathshala Team
Advanced Educator
Skill Pathshala is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, programming, photography, video, freelancing, and more. On Skill Pathshala, members come together to find inspiration and take the next step in their creative journey.
- Duration span 180 mins.
- Lectures0
- LanguageEnglish
- Skill levelMedium
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