Since past couple of years, Roots for Equity has been maintaining a seed bank on its office rooftop to promote seed saving and advocate kitchen gardening using traditional, non-chemical methods of agriculture.
Currently there are 20 plants potted on a total of 37 pots in the Roof Garden, Roots for Equity. The following are the 20 plants that have sprouted this winter season (2018-19):
- Sarson – Mustard Leaves
- Pudina – Spearmint Leaves
- Dhaniya – Coriander Leaves
- Aloo – Potatoes
- Gajar – Carrots
- Saem ki phali – Hyacinth Beans
- Karela – Bitter Gourd
- Torai – Ridged Gourd
- Papita – Papayas
- Jamun – Java Plum
- Curry patha – Curry Leaves
- Bhindi – Okra
- Lasun – Garlic
- Aloe vera – Aloe Vera
- Patharchatta – Air Plant
- Sadabahar – Rose Periwinkle
- Tamatar – Tomatoes
- Harimirch – Green Chilies
- Kharbooza – Musk Melon
- Baingan – Eggplant