Udumalpet is rain starved. You wouldn’t think so as you take in all that green and the bounty of vegetables growing in front of you. Row upon row upon row of tomatoes, green chillies, bell peppers and ...

Peat, or semi-decayed vegetation matter, has been used by commercial growers and amateur gardeners since the middle of the 20th century. Peat is added to potting soil to help retain moisture and ...