5 Indian Celebrities Who Started Growing Their Own Food In 2021

At some point, we all have rushed to our balconies or gardens and plucked out fresh herbs to add to our meals. Whether it was a stem of curry leaves or a bunch of lemongrass- growing our own herbs has become a habit for us. While growing vegetables, fruits and herbs in kitchen gardens might have started as a passion, it has now become a viable alternative to buying them. As a result, thousands of people worldwide are turning to kitchen gardens. Clean eating with the help of planting small herbs and veggies to meet their own needs also helps the environment. And since many have started to grow their own foods, celebrities are no less. Yes, you read that right! Many Indian celebrities have jumped on this bandwagon, and the names will surely surprise you! Check out 5 such celebrities who grow their own food and made news in 2021!

In his 43-acre farmhouse in Ranchi, Dhoni has been growing organic fruits and vegetables on nearly 10-acres of land. Some vegetables and fruits grown on his land include cabbage, tomatoes, strawberries, and peas. This farm's cabbages and tomatoes are said to be in high demand in Ranchi's local market.

Shilpa shared a video of her home farm where she used the concept of soilless gardening, also known as 'Hydroponics,' to grow a variety of delicious vegetables and greens. In the video, she said, "In our backyard, I have my own little hydroponic farm, and we've managed to grow our own salad in 25 days." Shilpa Shetty had also mentioned that "We have bok choy, mint, lettuce, kale, basil, and so many more greens to devour."

If you follow Samantha on her social media handles, you would know that she turned to veganism a while back. Since then, this decision has brought many new changes in her life. She has also been growing a bunch of plants at herbs at her place, which includes cabbage and microgreens. The actress also makes her own almond milk at home.

The actress has often shared photos from her garden. And this fresh produce is sure to impress you! In a post made on her Instagram, Preity proudly flaunted the apples and said that now she has officially become a farmer. In the post, she said, "Two years ago, I officially became a farmer and I am so proud to be part of the farming community of the apple belt of Himachal Pradesh." Along with apples, Preity also has strawberries, oranges, peaches, guavas, tomatoes, green and red peppers, green and red chillies, eggplant, mint, basil, and lemon in her garden!

Former Miss Asia-Pacific and Bollywood actress, producer, and now also an environmentalist, Dia Mirza grew some fruits in her garden. Posting a story on her Instagram, Dia Mirza shared a photo of her homegrown guavas.