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This is about what we do here and why we do it. If you want to know more please read on ..... Combining the local agriculture, traditional wisdom and local cuisine presented in the real way. This is an alternative to mass tourism in Kerala from Haritha Farm's The Pimenta . We are located at HARITHA FARMS @Kadalikad just an hour drive from the airport. |
paddy fields and a small hillock. Established in 1962 as a rubber and coconut garden, sustainable farming
techniques were introduced in 1990, and the use of pesticides and weed killers was stopped. In 1993, the
rubber trees were removed and we stopped using chemical fertilizers for effective sustainable farming
while maintaining the biodiversity of the area.
Plants now include coconut, pineapple, bananas, different types of yam, tapioca, spices such as pepper,
ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla and other tropical fruit trees and medicinal herbs. We utilise the
bio-waste for in situ composting in the garden. Our endeavor is to develop a role model for economically
viable eco- farming. This is simply a return to traditional farming system called ‘The Thodi’ (tropical home
garden, which was the backbone of the Kerala agriculture and ecology
In 1995, we started day visits to the farm for travelers who are deeply interested in the culture and food of
this area. The pressure from the travelers led us to open accommodations to guests in 1996, to supplement
the farm income. Thus, we became pioneers in eco-agro-tourism in Southern India. We are happy to say
that following our steps lot of people in Kerala have opened Home stays, farms stays and Estate stays and
was able to keep their income and properties intact. We are happy to start the trend but concerned about
the carrying capacity of many properties .
The response from the early visitors was inspiring and encouraged us to continue. The interactions were
also very beneficial to both sides. Now the accommodations is offered in newly built cottages, named as
‘The Pimenta' close to the farmhouse, but at the same time ensuring the guests' privacy .
.more...... History &Philosophy
techniques were introduced in 1990, and the use of pesticides and weed killers was stopped. In 1993, the
rubber trees were removed and we stopped using chemical fertilizers for effective sustainable farming
while maintaining the biodiversity of the area.
Plants now include coconut, pineapple, bananas, different types of yam, tapioca, spices such as pepper,
ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla and other tropical fruit trees and medicinal herbs. We utilise the
bio-waste for in situ composting in the garden. Our endeavor is to develop a role model for economically
viable eco- farming. This is simply a return to traditional farming system called ‘The Thodi’ (tropical home
garden, which was the backbone of the Kerala agriculture and ecology
In 1995, we started day visits to the farm for travelers who are deeply interested in the culture and food of
this area. The pressure from the travelers led us to open accommodations to guests in 1996, to supplement
the farm income. Thus, we became pioneers in eco-agro-tourism in Southern India. We are happy to say
that following our steps lot of people in Kerala have opened Home stays, farms stays and Estate stays and
was able to keep their income and properties intact. We are happy to start the trend but concerned about
the carrying capacity of many properties .
The response from the early visitors was inspiring and encouraged us to continue. The interactions were
also very beneficial to both sides. Now the accommodations is offered in newly built cottages, named as
‘The Pimenta' close to the farmhouse, but at the same time ensuring the guests' privacy .
.more...... History &Philosophy
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www.harithafarms.com
www.keralacookingholidays.com
www.thepimenta.in
www.keralacookingholidays.com
www.thepimenta.in
The Pimenta
Haritha Farms
Kadalikad Post 686670
Kerala- India
Haritha Farms
Kadalikad Post 686670
Kerala- India
Mobile +91 9447302347 , +91 9744770227
Land TEL +91 485 2260216 +91 485 2263006
Land TEL +91 485 2260216 +91 485 2263006
harithafarms@gmail.com
harithafarms@yahoo.com
harithafarms@yahoo.com
Haritha Farm's The Pimenta - Spice Garden Bungalows Offering vegetarian cooking holidays and Kerala Midland Packages |
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