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ECO - FARM

At  “CARDAMOM HOUSE” we attempt to follow as far as is practical, strict Ecological Practices and use Renewable Energy Resources wherever it is possible.

 

The House has been designed to allow air to circulate freely.
 
Oxen Ploughing Farm

 

The rock covered walls are thick to keep the rooms cool. cool

In the afternoon water is sprayed on walls which evaporates and cools.
   
Hot water is provided by 6 Solar Collectors mounted on the roof tops.
     

ECO-FARM MAIN FEATURES

 

SOLAR CELLS provides the current used to pump water.
Irrigation using Solar Energy
 
 
85,000 litre Irrigation Tank

 

 

We have an 80 meter deep Bore well.   

An underground irrigation system leads to surface DRIP IRRIGATION.
We make our own composts including VERMICOMPOST.
We make our own INSECTICIDES using Plants as a base.
VEGETABLE WASTE is ‘Recycled’ by feeding it to Cows!.
 
Food Tins are burned, crushed and  then sent for RECYCLING.
Papers and Cardboard are sent for RECYCLING.
Plastic is sent for collection and RECYCLING.
“NON SMOKEY JOE”. Our incinerator burns all that cannot be recycled.
 
The ash is used in COMPOSTING.