You have probably heard about organic food and perhaps purchased some. Distinguishing which foods are organic is really quite simple. The organic products cost more, and they often come in distinctive packaging. Follow the advice given here, and learn exactly how to grow organic produce at home.
Strawberries are a good organic garden choice for families with strawberries, particularly everbearing strawberries. For kids, there are few things as fun as picking fruit fresh from the garden. Your children will be much more interesting in helping out if they know they’ll get to enjoy some tasty strawberries.
You can help your plants resist disease by spraying them with aspirin water. To add the aspirin to the plant, dissolve about one tablet and a half into approximately two gallons of fresh water. Then spray your plants with this mixture to stave off diseases. Apply this solution to your plants every few weeks.
Perennial gardens should be prepared easily and quickly in the ground. With a garden spade, slice under the dirt then flip it over. Next, spread out wood chips several inches deep. Give the area a couple of weeks, then dig into it and plant your new perennials.
Tools Handy
To be as efficient as possible in the garden, always have your tools handy. You can keep them in a good sized bucket, or wear utility pants that have plenty of large pockets. Keep gloves, small pruning shears, a trowel and any other tools handy in order to increase the quickness of the work that goes into your garden.
For your flower beds, organic material should be used as mulch. Two or three inches should be enough. Doing this keeps weeds down, keeps the moisture in your plants, and gives more nutrients to the plants. By adding mulch, you can give your flower beds a finished appearance.
Don’t let all the little chores in your organic garden build up. If your busy life prevents you from tending your garden every day, do small tasks to avoid having so much work when you do have some time. If you’re outside with your pet, try to remove weeds when your pet is doing his business.
Untreated Wood
Create raised beds with stone, brick or untreated wood. When selecting wood, make certain you pick untreated products that have a natural resistance to rot. Cypress, cedar or locust wood are appropriate selections. Using untreated wood is especially important for veggie gardens, because chemicals from treated wood could leach into the soil, affecting your food. If you have placed treated wood in your garden, line it with a coat of plastic.
To be able to say you have legitimate organic and credible crops, you will need to be certified as having an organic garden. This will increase sales and shows your customers they’ve been buying from the best.
Organic gardening is harder than relying on chemicals, but the results are worth it. Growing your crops organically will offer the best reward for those who eat the foods.
Add mulch to keep your soil healthy. Mulch can give your soil some additional protection and nourishment. The roots of your garden are less likely to become overheated on hot days. Since it decreases the rate at which moisture evaporates, the soil also stays more moist. This is also a good way to control the weeds.
Growing your garden at home might not be the most convenient thing for you, but you will save a lot of money and always have the confidence that what you’re eating and feeding your family is as fresh and as healthy as possible. Use the tips you’ve learned here and get started on your garden today.
Originally posted 2014-05-02 17:18:30.
