Been collecting some information to kick off a balcony garden. Following is the list of required items and their approximate cost –
- Air Pump – INR 200
- Air Stone
- Non-return valve – INR 100
- Timer Switch – INR 250
- EC PH Meter – INR 1200
- Nutrients for 100 litre grow – INR 120
- Every plant needs 3 macro-nutrients and 11 micro-nutrients to grow
- A black tub or tank for water storage – INR 300
- PVC pipes, connectors, sealent
- Netted pots – INR 7/pc
- Grow medium (Clay Aggregate) – INR 200/Kg
- Water pump
- Flora Kleen solution to remove algae and salt deposits from tank and pipes
- Seeding tray
- Seeds
- Peppermint seeds – INR 120/50pc
- Spinach seeds – INR 70/20gm
- Coriander seeds – INR 60/20gm
- Cherry tomatoes
- Lettuce
