Kebun Kumbit
Kebun Kumbit started from a simple dream: to turn an unused piece of land into a living, productive garden. What was once an empty area used for dumping waste has slowly transformed into an organic food garden filled with fruit trees, vegetables, herbs, and life. We believe that organic waste is not something that has to end up in a landfill. Kitchen scraps, fallen leaves, pruning waste, and animal manure can be returned to the soil and transformed into valuable compost. At Kebun Kumbit, we grow our food with the help of microorganisms and healthy, living soil. From jambu air and figs to vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower, much of what we harvest goes straight from the garden to our table. For us, farming is not only about growing food. It is about creating a small circular ecosystem where waste becomes nourishment, soil becomes healthier, and an ordinary piece of land can become a place full of life. We hope Kebun Kumbit can inspire more people to see the potential in their own small spaces—and perhaps turn unused land into gardens that feed both people and the planet.
Self-reported by the farm — never independently audited.
- Soil & fertility
- We focus on building healthy, living soil rather than simply feeding plants. We make our own compost from locally available organic materials such as kitchen scraps, fallen leaves, garden and pruning waste, and fermented animal manure. The
- Pest & weeds
- We manage pests and weeds naturally through regular observation, manual control, plant diversity, and soil health\. Rather than relying on synthetic chemical pesticides, we use natural and low\-impact methods when needed\. We also allow be
- Water
- We water our plants according to their needs and local weather conditions. During hot and dry periods, we monitor the soil and plants more closely to maintain adequate moisture. Healthy soil enriched with organic matter also helps retain m
- Seeds & crops
- We grow a diverse selection of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs suited to our warm, lowland climate in East Java. Whenever possible, we propagate plants from healthy plants already growing in our garden, including natural shoots and
- Animals & grazing
- We keep chickens in a designated area on the farm. Their manure is collected, composted, and returned to the soil as a natural source of nutrients and organic matter. We do not currently use animals for grazing.