It’s a hobby farm where culinary herbs are grown organically. Some of the herbs have health benefits too. Thai & Italian restaurants in the city of Pune India are the main buyers of the herbs.
Jugnoo Farm came into being in 1998. Bell peppers was the flagship product. Cultivation of bell peppers was the first ever in Pune. The bell peppers were grown from Dutch seeds and the product was very attractive to look at.
Lovely Reds
Hard and tasty, thick walled, juicy and rich in vitamin C. Shelf life of about 8 days. Great demand in Pune theme restaurants and premier super markets like Dorabjees.
After a few years in 2002 an awareness of the harmful effects of chemical pesticides dawned on us. Most exotic veggies are difficult to grow without using pesticides. The farming philosophy changed from chemical to organic farming.
The herbs are quite happy to grow in our climate and respond well to natural ways of growing. Growing herbs gives you a good feeling too. Not only are they consumed but most of them have good health benefits.
This blog presents a record of the stages that a novice went through to set up a farm in village setting. The learning still continues. The blog will be dedicated to share and learn points on growing and the benefits and the use of herbs
A family Kantilal, Nanda and their children lived on the farm. Their contribution is unmeasurable. They returned to their village in 2004. Sometime in 2007 we got the tragic news that Nanda expired in her village leaving behind her young children. May her soul rest in peace.
We now have Kashinath from the village Autadewadi who is an amazing person. Spiritual and and with great humility. The plants love his presence too and I may post my thoughts on this on this later. Kashi does not live at the farm. The village folks are so friendly, large hearted and always so cooperative. We can learn a lot from their simple logic and frugal economics.
Saw your posting on Linkedin – Would happy to share any of my knowlededge and experience gained from 30 + years of organic farming as i find it a great way to build good karma – Mark Marino (you can Google me if desired)
Mark … it is very gracious of you to reach out …I sure will keep in touch and draw upon your immense knowledge on herbs …your words “a great way to build good karma” mean a lot … kind regards Dilip
Dear Mr. Dalip Naidu,
I browsed both your blogs and it was a rare treat . I am very keen to visit your farm sometimes with family . hope you will allow, us to savour the natural beauty preserved by you.
I was humbled by looking at your leadership posts.
please carry on the good things.
warm regards
Ramneek kapoor
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All the discussion that we had (as student-teacher to as friends) is really a great source of knowledge and learning for me.
Going through this site of your farm is a fantastic experience which closely resembles what transformation I’m undergoing right now.
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Thanks
Harish
Hello Jugnoo Farms. Thanks for the visit, I am happy to return the favor. What’s the weather like this time of year in India and what herbs are growing? Blessings, herbaloo
A warm welcome to a Master in Herb growing. In India we are fortunate to have sunny weather for most part of the year. We are just moving in to Winter season and in Pune where I live it is always a mild winter. Unlike our North where it gets much colder.
I grow few herbs – mainly Common Basil, Thai Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Lemon Balm and Oregano. In addition to few veggies I grow Rucola which is in great demand with my customers.
I will be visiting the lovely Herbaloo often to learn and get inspired.
Thanks & best regards,
Dilip
helo sir
saw your posting it is really nice but sir honestly speaking i don’t have enough knowledge about herbs but after seeing your posting i really would like to visit this farm…so that i can gain some knowledge about cultivation and herbs…and for this u have to help me out …
regards
shahbaz ayubi
Hey Shahbaz a warm welcome to you … ya you must come to Jugnoo Farms … when I started this hobby I too did not know nothing about herbs .. never too late to learn I guess
But I’d like you to visit http://dilipnaidu.wordpress.com/
you will find the present friends at Tasmac have started enjoying the blog with their comments ..
meet you there bye for now …best regards ..
Dear sir it was pleasure talking to you. We were looking for Kaffir Lime plants, when we were searching the web we got to know you have them at your farm
If you could spare a few plante it would help us grow them at our farm
Best regards
Harish.SN
+91 9845002542. Kindly SMS me before you call sir
Hi Harish,
How nice of you to visit my blog. As mentioned I’d love to give you a sapling of Kaffir lime. My plants are not getting fruits so let me request some one returning from Thailand.I’ll also try to propagate some cuttings of the bush.
Your farm is truly awesome. It’s very pleasing and bountiful.
Warm regards,
Dilip
Hello Sir,
I have been growing quiet a few herbs in my house balcony using pots. I have Chives, Thai Basil, Lemon Grass, Galangal Ginger, Peppermint, Curry Leaves (Kadipatta) and a Vanilla Plant. I am actually searching for Kaffir Lime for a long time. Hope you can help me with it.
I would also like to visit your farm if possible as we share a common interest and hobby.
Regards,
Siddharth.
Howdy Siddharth,
Welcome to Jugnoo farms. The name sounds big but its just a hobby farm
Great to know you are interested in growing herbs. It is very satisfying isn’t it? Kaffir lime fruit was given to me years ago and we got the seeds from it. But we only get the leaves and no fruits yet. If I do come across the seeds will surely pass them on to you.
Enjoy and take care.
Dilip
hello sir,
thank you for the reply.
could you kindly give me the address of your farms and contact number.
you can email me directly to my email address.
regards,
-siddharth
Hello there Siddharth, yes certainly we will visit as I am not there all the time. With good wishes and regards to you.
Hi Dalip,
What are the nutrients you use for the cultivation of bell peppers at Jugnoo farms?
Hi Nitin,
I welcome you to this blog. Read both your comments. Firstly I have mentioned in my blog that I have moved out from growing Bell Peppers to migrate towards natural farming. For this I grow simple crops like herbs that do not need much of chemicals. Humic acid and Neemazal are the two main nutrients I use. Some organic fertilizers manufactured by Godrej or private companies like Vanashree and others as soil application.
Hydroponic system was used when I grew Bell Peppers in Rice Husk but later switched to soil beds as it was more economical.
I am into this as a hobby as such please excuse if I have not provided all that you wish to know.
Cheers!
Hi Dilip,
Thanks for your prompt reply to my querry about bell peppers.
I can understand that you have moved out of this to growing other crops but I am sure you can give me some kind of a guidance to using hydroponics so I do not burn my fingers. I was quite keen to try peppers and hydroponics cause I was given to understand that this would give me increased yields than growing in regular soil beds. But since you say that it did not turn out to be economical, I would like to understand why. was the produce not as per expectations for the kind of investment involved? Or was it very difficult to cultivate using hydroponics? Or are their no really qualified consultants in this field to give the correct guidance? the figures I have received from some of the peoples articles from USA, Canada, etc seem to be unbeleivable and fantastic.
regards,
Nitin.
Hi
Thank you for sharing the wonderful information on growing herbs organically. Yes they are useful for medicinal purpose and for eating. We find them in theme restaurants in Pune. Since I have a small land at Deoband where I am working I wish I could also grow something useful there. Moreover I would love to visit your farm sometime to gain more knowledge which creates my awareness.
With Regards
Girish
Thank you so much Girish for both your responses. Yes you are welcome. With kind regards.
im from Mmumbai i need to grow Kaffir lime tree in my kitchen garden but neither the seeds nor the plant is available here in Mumbai. i need few seeds to grow a kaffir plant can you please help me
Hi Priya … I wish I could help … I have the plants growing but they never bear fruits …even the cuttings would not grow … we have kaffir lime leaves which are much in demand here in Pune…
Regards!
what abt basil seeds?
Yes I can give you a few
thanks Dilipji.. u r really wonderful… but still my search for kaffir leaves is not over…:) im going through all the possible sites to get those seeds…. if i dont get the seeds then i pray to god that the trees in ur farm would bear fruits in abundance….
n then i guess u might help us… lols… thanks again… but how would i get the seeds of basil? pls let me know
Hi Priya … I like your spirit re: Kaffir lime and thanks for the wishes
Re: Basil seeds you may like to ask a friend in Pune and I can pass it on.
Bye and best of luck!
Cheers!
Hey Dilipji…. Thanks so much.. but i dont have any friend in Pune
… n if its not too much to ask…. can the seeds be couriered ?
Guess wt i jst recvd tomato seeds from kissanpu
r.com…. im so happy… now my kitchen garden will tomatoes too
Ha Ha you seem to really enjoy your garden – thats lovely. being from Mumbai and friends here?
OK lets see I am very lazy to do letter posting etc it may take a little time.
Bye & best regards
I
wud wait till eternity…. lols… A big hug n thank you in advance….. now i guess i got a friend in pune…. Let me introduce myself to you
Im Priya Lynette from Mumbai n pleased to chat with you….
Hello,
I am a complete novice but am fascinated with growing herbs. I want to make a start by doing it in pots at home. Need some guidance on where to get seeds/saplings in south mumbai or pune. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thankyou.
SMR
Dear friend welcome,
Most agro stores will surely have common herbs like basil, dill, lemon balm etc. And growing herbs is pretty simple too
Though I source it from US or Singapore thru’ friends but not on commercial basis. Will be glad to help where growing tips are concerned.
Regards,
Dilip
i have been successful in making pots of thai basli, dill, garlic chives, kaffirlime, lemongrass etc.
-sid
Hi Sid that’s wonderful. You are quite a successful herb grower. In case you are selling Kaffir Lime leaves – some of my blog readers would be interested
Cheers!
Dilip