From Teacher to Dragon Fruit Farmer: Here’s How Kerala Woman Earns Rs 1 Lakh/ Month

After retirement, Remabhai S from Kollam, Kerala, started growing soilless dragon fruit on her terrace using innovative soil-less farming techniques.  After shaping young minds for 36 years as a zoology teacher, she began her journey as a dragon fruit farmer. Today, she is earning Rs 1 lakh per month by growing dragon fruit on her terrace. Her story is inspiring to many and a testament to how passion and purpose can lead to success at any age of your life.

Remabhai S lost her mother, her pillar of strength. But instead of losing hope, she started farming on her terrace and found solace there. Motivated by the desire to stay active and inspired by her son’s insight into dragon fruit’s health benefits, she started soilless farming. Remabhai says that she started this as a hobby, but now, after learning how profitable dragon fruit farming is, she has decided to make it a profitable business.

Let’s learn more about Remabhai S's unique terrace dragon fruit farming and how she is earning Rs 1 lakh/ Month.

Why Soilless Dragon Fruit Farming?

When she was planning to start dragon fruit farming on the terrace, most people told her that dragon fruit couldn’t thrive without soil. However, Remabhai took the challenge to make it possible to grow soilless dragon fruit in Kerala. 

You might be wondering why she chose soilless dragon fruit farming. She did not have any vacant land for farming, so she opted for the soilless technique. Also, she did not have access to much resources or the ability to fetch soil to her terrace. So, instead, she used large plastic barrels filled with compost, sawdust, leaves and organic matter to create the perfect growing medium for dragon fruit plants.

What Worked for Remabhai? Tips for Soilless Dragon Fruit Farming

Remabhai’s story inspires many farmers in the country. The unique idea of growing soilless dragon fruit is a sustainable farming technique, which is the future of farming.
Remabhai shared how she scaled the business and earned 1 lakh per month. She started with 50 barrens on her rooftop, each with a 4-cent area. 

In a conversation with a media house, she shared, “After people heard that she is growing organic dragon fruit, they came from far away places to buy it from her”.

Remabhai S shared the secret behind growing dragon fruit without soil :

Using the Right Growing Medium : Instead of soil, Remabhai uses a mix of green leaves, sawdust, rice peel, and compost to provide the necessary nutrients. She made drainage holes to avoid water stagnation and proper aeration for the roots. 

Use Organic Fertilizers : After learning that organic fertilizers cost a lot, Remabhai made the organic manure by mixing fish, prawn skin, Crab shells, Jaggery and vegetable waste. She decomposed all this for three months to create a nutrient-rich blend for plants.

Helping Others Through Her YouTube Channel

Remabhai plans to expand her farming by experimenting with other exotic fruits. She is determined to help other aspiring farmers, especially women, follow their farming dreams. With her YouTube channel, ‘JC’s World,’ she shares her expertise in soilless farming and organic fertilizer making.

Remabhai’s success story is truly inspiring. Her strong will and passion helped her gain immense success in dragon fruit farming. More importantly, she continues to prove that age is no barrier to learning new things and creating success in unexpected ways.

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