From organic vegetable production and protected cultivation to nematode management and soil improvement, explore the field projects behind Kitchen and Kisan.
Our work brings together crop production, plant health, protected cultivation, and sustainable soil management—connecting research-informed practices with on-farm needs.
5-year project
A five-year organic farming project combining open-field vegetables and field crops with protected vegetable production in tunnels. The crop portfolio included broccoli, lettuce, cabbage, canola, wheat, potato, onion, garlic, and mint. Tunnel crops included cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, and chilli.
1-year project
A focused, one-year project addressing nematode-related challenges in tunnel production. Work centered on assessing crop and root symptoms, understanding field conditions, and applying an integrated management approach to support healthier roots and more reliable crop performance.
Protected cultivation
Protected cultivation work focused on tomato, cucumber, and bell pepper in walk-in and high-tunnel systems. The project theme includes practical crop establishment, canopy and crop care, irrigation and nutrition planning, and monitoring plant health through the growing cycle.
Research to field
Building on PhD research, this work covered vermicompost and biochar preparation and their application in agricultural settings. The focus was on soil improvement, organic matter, and exploring how these amendments can be incorporated into practical crop and soil management plans.
Mixed Fruit Orchard
A mixed-fruit orchard project featuring guava, fig, and citrus trees. The work focuses on practical orchard management, including tree health monitoring, soil improvement, irrigation planning, crop nutrition, pruning, and pest and disease management. The goal is to support healthy tree growth, productive fruit development, and sustainable orchard performance through informed seasonal management practices.
Over a one-year nematode-management project in tunnel crops at Sihala, the work focused on recognizing nematode-related symptoms, evaluating crop and root health, and using an integrated management approach suited to the production system.
For a results-led case study, add the crop, confirmed nematode species, management measures used, and verified before-and-after observations or yield data.
Each project starts with the growing system and its needs, then brings together observation, informed planning, and follow-up.
Understand the crop, field conditions, production system, and the challenge that needs attention.
Develop a practical approach for crop management, plant health, protected cultivation, or soil improvement.
Apply suitable practices, monitor progress, and use field observations to guide future decisions.
Let’s discuss practical options for crop production, tunnel farming, plant health, and soil improvement.
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