Produces
Organic Giants at Kalaalayam
I used to believe that organic produces are usually smaller and less vibrant compared to hybrid or chemically fed crops. But I’ve discovered...
I used to believe that organic produces are usually smaller and less vibrant compared to hybrid or chemically fed crops. But I’ve discovered...
Our newly revived vegetable farming area has started to bear fruit, and little gourd is the first to emerge. This resilient creeper thrives ...
Three new souls have recently joined us at Kalaalayam Farm, adding a few more routines to our daily life. It’s a joy to watch them constantl...
While preparing the vegetable area, we unearthed about 7 kilograms of Mango Ginger hidden beneath the soil—a delightful surprise treasure fr...
Here's a video clip capturing the magic of rain at our farm. There's something heavenly about it—watching the trees, plants, and the...
In recent months, we’ve been catching up on farm updates, and one exciting project we missed sharing was our homemade mango sweets made from...
After spending a month in Kerala, our family is back at the farm, and I’ve noticed some significant positive changes in all three of us. One...
Land preparation is in full swing as the monsoon approaches. Ploughing the soil remains one of the more costly tasks for us on the farm. We ...
I’ve finally organized our entire seed collection into one single window display (at least until we get some woodwork done). It looks beauti...
Ganga Mayi, the goddess residing in our farm well, manifests as the refreshing and delicious water it provides. I’ve always believed that my...
In 2019, I began teaching a couple of young children from our relatives' circle the basics of gardening. I introduced them to a simple p...
Khus Root (வெட்டிவேà®°் / à´°ാമച്à´šം) is a medicinal grass known for its delightful fragrance. While we successfully grew a large bush of it in t...
For the past three days, we’ve experienced continuous rain, which has brought much-needed relief from the summer heat. The soil has eagerly ...
Nammazhvar served as my virtual guide when I embarked on the journey of natural farming. He was a pivotal figure in the agricultural revolut...
Today, I decided to skip cooking and opted for some fruit instead. I found a few bananas, perfectly ripe and ready to eat. Thank you, dear M...
We planted turmeric (மஞ்சள்/മഞ്ഞൾ) last monsoon as a trial, and while one plot thrived and the other didn’t, the overall yield exceeded our ...
With Nathan occupied by the pressures of 10th-std classes, I took the initiative to renovate and upgrade our farm nursery. It'll be a su...
I recently created a Facebook page to share the stories from our beloved Kalaalayam Farm. I realized I hadn’t mentioned that the farm is our...
Pumpkin (பரங்கிக்காய் / മത്തൻ) was once an unfamiliar taste to me. However, after receiving seeds from a traditional seed seller last year, ...
Taro (சேà®®்புக்கிà®´à®™்கு / à´šേà´®്à´ª്) has long been a cherished food in traditional Kerala cuisine. Initially, I was uncertain whether our soil an...
A few years ago, Sreeba learnt the about mushroom cultivation, a skill we recently remembered while pondering what to do with the leftover s...
As our tapioca (மரவள்ளி / à´•à´ª്à´ª) harvest reached the halfway point, we paused the process due to uncertainties around a potential lockdown. G...
Arrow root (கூவைக்கிà®´à®™்கு / à´•ൂà´µ) is a staple crop at our Kadankode garden, and we decided to give it a try at Kalaalayam Farm. It’s thriving...
Our pickles project has kicked off today with some exciting trials. While our farm has only small baby mango trees, our Kadankode house boas...
Morning is the most delightful time of the season to work outdoors, though sometimes I find myself lost in the mist and light of the sky. It...
Tapioca chips from the store were always hard, but not anymore—we’ve started making them at home! The result? Fresh, crispy chips that are f...
Last year, our successful attempt at making Gooseberry Tonic (known as Arishtam in Ayurveda) sparked a curiosity to explore the possibilitie...
Nathan has been diligently caring for the fish in our small lotus pond. He was thrilled to see the baby fish swimming around and optimistica...
Tomatoes are often the quickest to spoil in our kitchen, so we've tried something new: Tomato Thokku (a pickle-like preparation). It tas...
Look at it carefully, dear friends—it's not paneer, it's raw tapioca! As part of our preparations for the upcoming rainy season, we...