I have no balcony. Can I still grow anything?
Yes. A south or east-facing windowsill with four hours of light grows coriander, methi, mint, spring onion and microgreens all year.
Which plant should an absolute beginner start with?
Palak, because it germinates in four days and is ready to cut in six weeks. Tulsi next, because it survives neglect.
Do I need to buy fertiliser?
No. Kitchen compost mixed into the pot each month does the job.
How do I identify a plant I found?
Photograph the leaf, the stem join and any flower, and send it through the Contact page.
Is the plant information medical advice?
No. Traditional uses are recorded as documented tradition, clearly labelled.
Can I reuse your guides?
Yes, for non-commercial use with credit. Schools and community groups need no permission at all.
Common questions
I have no balcony. Can I still grow anything?
Yes. A south or east-facing windowsill with four hours of light grows coriander, methi, mint, spring onion and microgreens all year.
How do I know which season to sow in?
Every plant record lists its sowing months, and the Seasonal Calendar page shows the whole year at a glance.
My leaves are yellowing. What is wrong?
Nine times in ten it is water u2014 too much, or a pot that cannot drain. Check the drainage hole before you feed.
Are the medicinal uses medical advice?
No. Traditional uses are recorded as tradition, not as treatment. Ask a doctor.
Can I reuse your guides for my school?
Yes, free for non-commercial use with credit to Grihvatika.org.