Each time we shop for veggies and fruits in the local market, not only do we feel annoyed at the increasing prices, but we also end up feeling cheated by its quality. Add to this, the constant worry about pesticides. The only viable option left is to grow our own vegetables and fruits. But with it arises the big question — where does one get soil to grow plants in this urban jungle called Mumbai?

A hydroponics farm where lettuce is grown