Kitchen gardens are small-scale, space-efficient food production systems designed for households or urban settings. They help families grow vegetables, herbs, and fruits close to home for food security, nutrition, and cost savings.

1. Multistorey Gardens

What They Are:

  • A pyramid- or cone-shaped structure made by layering soil and manure in tiers.
  • Vegetables are planted at different levels, maximizing use of limited ground space.

Benefits:

  • Space efficiency – fits even in small plots (2m x 2m).
  • Water efficiency – water applied at the top trickles down to lower levels.
  • High yield per area – multiple crops can grow at once.
  • Accessibility – easy to manage for children, women, or elderly farmers.
  • Nutrition security – variety of crops (leafy greens, onions, tomatoes, carrots).

Common Crops:
Kale (sukuma wiki), spinach, spring onions, coriander, lettuce, beets, carrots, capsicum.

2. Vertical Grow Bags

What They Are:

  • Durable bags (often from UV-treated fabric, recycled material, or heavy polythene) with multiple side openings/pockets.
  • Plants grow from both the top and sides, making them highly space-saving.

Benefits:

  • Urban-friendly – ideal for balconies, verandas, or rooftop gardens.
  • Low maintenance – bags retain moisture well, reducing watering needs.
  • Mobility – can be shifted easily to follow sunlight.
  • Recyclable & affordable – bags are reusable for several seasons.
  • High productivity – up to 30+ plants in one bag (e.g., strawberries, spinach, sukuma wiki).

Common Crops:
Strawberries, lettuce, sukuma wiki, spinach, herbs, capsicum, tomatoes.

Vertical Grow Bags

Multi Storey Gardens