raised beds, nursery and greenhouse
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Natural Farm Nursery & Greenhouse for
Vegetables and Herbs
HousesPotting soilsGermination
TransplantingHarvesting
A Natural Farming Method for Sustainable Agriculture
in the Tropics
By Keith O. [email protected]
RESOURCE RECOVERY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH QUALITY NUTRIENT DENSE FOOD AND
MAXIMUM HEALTH
Education is learning the rules
Experience is learning the exceptions to the rules
1.3 hectare vegetables/herbs
1.5 hectares Neighborhood Pasture
1 Nursery Manager6 Farm Technicians
Bulati
Potting HouseNursery
Green House
Green House
Livestock
Rest Room
Bulati
Bulati
Bulati
Manure Catchment
Vermiculture
Shade
Flat Surface
Why have a potting house?
1. It helps to start many plants in a nursery2. It will use less space to start3. Best way to earn income4. Intensify production
100% Shade
Flat Surface
Flat Surface
Remove Field Heat
Remove Field Heat
Shade
Flat Surface
Shade
Flat Surface
Why have a nursery?
1. It helps to start many plants with protection2. It will use less space to start3. Best way to earn income4. Intensify production
1 piece4x8 plywood
1 piece4x8 plywood
Bed Design
You can make a raised bed out of anything!
Patented Green House Helmet
Vermi
Bulati
Bulati
Bulati
7 ft
7 ft
9 ft
300 cm
280 cm
231 cm 210 cm
All overhang10 cm
Main truss2 pcs 280 cm1 pcs 220 cm1 pcs 210cm1 pcs 100 cm2 pcs 60 cm
280 cm 280 cm
200 cm
280 cm
Vertical support2 pcs 300 cm2 pcs 200 cm
280 cm
90 c
m
60 c
m60 cm
280 cm
10 cm
Main truss2 pcs 280 cm1 pcs 441 cm2 pcs 200 cm1 pcs 100 cm2 pcs 60 cm
231 cm 210 cm
15cm
110 cm 110 c
m
280 cm
60 cm
231 cm110 cm 90
cm
Side truss
Horizontal support 21 pcs 200 cm 5 pcs 150 cmPer section
Top Views
Dorms
Homework
Bulati
Bulati
Flat Surface
Bed Layout 60-90 cm wide
Bed MaterialsLumberHardiflexC.I.B.Hollow blockPre-cast cement Aisle80cm
Row 50cm
1/4 Vermicast1/4 Uling1/4 Soil1/4 Sand
No TransplantNo TransplantShockShock
Soil Blocks•Save space•Minimize transplant shock
Potting House
Lettuce Success1. Well balanced potting soil2. Proper Germination3. Low stress transplanting4. Proper shading5. Timed harvest
Clear plastic keeps moisture in
Proper drying of seeds promotes high germination
Prick out:From tray to cup
Remove Field Heat
Remove Field Heat
