FAISALABAD: The Punjab government has launched the kitchen gardening programme for Rabi season in the province.
A spokesman for the Agriculture Department (extension) told APP that 70,000 packets containing seeds of 8 vegetables including radish, carrot, spinach, turnip, coriander etc have been provided at sales points to distribute them among the farmers at the rate of Rs50 per packet.
He said that the kitchen gardening programme was not only a healthy activity but also provides 280 grams fresh vegetables daily.
These vegetables are not only pesticide free but also fit for human consumption and keep the people healthy. He further said that people could grow these vegetables in pots, plastic bags, crates, boxes and open spaces in their houses.
The same can also be cultivated at rooftop of the houses. The agriculture department has also started a special campaign to educate and impart training to people so that maximum benefits could be got from kitchen gardening programme, he added.
