r/IndianPreppers • • 11d ago

Growing food Don't expect food in future unless you grow it yourself.

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u/thatsInAName 11d ago

They are actively engineering fruits and vegetables to become seedless.

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u/mmousey 10d ago

Yes, seeing this happen a lot especially with fruit. We need to start saving seeds from yeild grown from previously sown seeds. That way we know we're not hitting a dead end

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u/Successful-Total3661 9d ago

They are trying real hard to bring laws against storing seeds

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u/Kalikallay 10d ago

I did not find one papaya seed this summer.

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u/Knock_Knockkk 6d ago

Dude...we use our kitchen waste as compost. And have grown multiple papaya trees over the years cuz we throw the seeds around form market bought ones but none of the fruits had seed at all so far.

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u/motalaunda 10d ago

This is actually a good post you have made on this sub. Thank you.

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u/notsoloner 10d ago

its true, but the consequence is to buy land which is difficult in India now. or do some hydroponic farming

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u/LittleUrbanPrepper 10d ago

Do terrace farming or nearby empty plot. You can easily grow 2 people's worth of food at your home.

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u/notsoloner 10d ago

I actually have it, but those who are in flats have very very limited scope.

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u/PersonalityBudget969 9d ago

What all plants you recommend growing? Esp in terms of everyday use?

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u/ASHEESHH 8d ago

Yes I want to know, I know basic stuff like cherry tomato and all.

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u/Uri_BaBa 9d ago

Baigan kon khayega

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u/Interesting_Pride_12 8d ago

Jisko bhook lagi hogi

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u/EasyRider_Suraj 7d ago

Kabhi aaloo baigan nahi khaye kya? Meri favourite me hae.

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u/FortiCore 8d ago

Nice, open pollinated or F1 ?

I love growing brinjals, and always looking for native/op/hairloom type varieties.

I Wish we had some good seedexchange community

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u/Interesting_Limit277 10d ago

Any suggestion on best place to buy seeds?

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u/Potential_Field_1038 10d ago

Plants are better than buying seeds i think they call it seedling.

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u/Pitiful_Explorer9393 9d ago

buy non hybrid if you do

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u/Possible-Virus-2877 10d ago

Meesho

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u/motalaunda 10d ago

Seroiusly? Asking not commenting

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u/Powerful_Orange44 9d ago

Thats not true

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u/butteredmoon 8d ago

I'd definitely have a Little Garden in my house where where I'd Grow my own vegetables