URBAN FARMING The City Gardener’s Handbook

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URBAN FARMING The City Gardener’s Handbook By M. RAMANJINEYULU, M. SAINATH RAO, SATHISH B. R., ASHWINI B. N., BHUMIREDDY CHANDHANA, PRATHEEKSHA C T, CONTENTS : 1. Introduction to Urban Farming 1 2. Importance of Urban Agriculture in Modern Cities 11 3. Benefits of Urban Agriculture 20 4. Assessing Your Available Space 34 5. Types of Urban Farming Systems 46 6. Designing Your Urban Farm Layout 57 7. Essential Tools and Growing Materials 65 8. Soil and Soilless Growing Media 72 9. Water Management and Irrigation Techniques 83 10. Organic Fertilizers and Plant Nutrition 93 11. Best Vegetables for Urban Spaces 105 12. Herbs, Medicinal Plants and Aromatics 114 13. Growing Fruits in Containers 129 14. Microgreens, Sprouts and Fast-Grow Crops 143 15. Home Hydroponics and Aquaponics 150 16. Urban Pest and Disease Management 163 17. Indoor Growing and Climate Control 176 18. Waste Recycling and Circular Urban Gardening 193 19. Starting a Terrace or Rooftop Farm 207 20. Landscaping and Aesthetic Urban Garden Design 220 21. Community Gardens and Social Farming Models 237 22. Urban Farming as a Business 247 23. Marketing and Selling Home-Grown Produce 256 24. Policies and Government Support for Urban Agriculture 270 25. Future Trends and Innovations in Urban Agriculture 281