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The Magic of Sprouting: Why Organic Green Gram Sprouts are a Must-Try

At Kalaalayam Farm, we believe that the best food comes from nature’s bounty, and there’s no better example of this than the incredible proc...

Mushrooms appear after Thunderstorms

I have fond childhood memories of the mushrooms that would appear on my grandmother's farm in the Nilgiris. The taste of those fresh mus...

Surviving with Minimum Water in a Sustainable Vegetable Farm

Organic vegetable farming is not only a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to grow nutritious produce, but it also presents unique...

Watching Sun and Remembering Saints

While watching the most important creation in our universe—the Sun—I had a realization today. Despite being the very essence of life on Eart...

Try Something New: Taro Root

Taro root is one produce that is ideal for various ways of cooking including boiling, steaming, frying, or baking. The one that we produce a...

Peacock at My Doorstep

It’s such a delightful sight to witness a peacock dancing in the morning, especially when it happens right at your doorstep! Isn’t it amazin...

A Tree is Flowering to Speak

Last June, I planted a fertilizer plant called Quick Stick (சரக்கொன்றை / ശീമക്കൊന്ന) as part of my farm nursery. My intention was to use cut...

7 Health Benefits of Coconut Sprouts

While preparing coconut oil, we discovered some coconuts with sprouts, which we shared with family and friends. I’ve since learned that thes...

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