PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cultivation method, capable of readily and inexpensively performing subsistence cultivation of vegetables or the like using an accessible material.SOLUTION: A water-absorbent and water-retentive material such as sawdust is stored in a container, a plant such as vegetable to be cultivated is put over it, a proper amount of water is put in the container, and a measure for preventing scattering of the water-absorbent and water-retentive material is applied onto the top surface as needed. According to this, subsistence cultivation of the plant such as vegetable can be readily and inexpensively performed using the accessible material.COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT【課題】身近な材料で手軽に安価に、野菜などの自給自足の栽培が可能な栽培方法を提供する。【解決手段】容器内におが屑などの吸水・保水性材料を収容し、その上から、栽培する野菜などの植物を入れて、容器内に適宜の量の水を入れ、必要に応じて、最上面に、吸水・保水性材料の飛散防止用の対策を施し、身近な材料で手軽で安価に、野菜などの植物の自給栽培を可能にすることができる。【選択図】図2