Growing an organic garden is a very pleasant and rewarding activity. If you are unfamiliar with gardening in general, or the specifics of organic gardening, the process may be daunting. How should a novice approach the learning experience of growing plants? If so, keep reading. You are only minutes away from becoming a better gardener.
Look for the variants of a plant that offer the highest yield. Normally, hybrid plants that are disease-resistant and cold-tolerant have a greater yield than traditional varieties.
Carbon Dioxide
For proper optimum growth, plants require sufficient amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2). Typically, the higher the levels of carbon dioxide present in a plant’s environment, the better it will grow. Greenhouses help contain C02 to keep levels high. It’s best to keep CO2 levels high for the best growth of your plants.
When it’s autumn, it’s time to start planting all of your fall edibles. This year, instead of using your regular clay pots to plant your kale and lettuce, use a pumpkin as the container instead! Clean out the pumpkin just like you would if you were making a jack o’lantern. Spray Wilt-Pruf inside the pumpkin and along its edges so that the pumpkin won’t rot. Now this is completed, it is time to get planting!
Pre-soak seeds overnight in a dark place. Place some seeds into a small container, then fill it with water until it is almost to the top. This will hydrate the seeds and facilitate growth. The young plants will survive better, and get a boost toward maturity.
Do not cut your grass too short. Keeping grass with a little more height makes it healthier. This allows the roots to grow more deeply and makes the blades of grass more resistant to becoming dry and discolored. When you cut the grass too short, the roots are often not deep enough, which causes your lawn to have dry patches of brown, discolored grass.
Knee Pads
A set of knee pads are a life saver if you’re an avid gardener and a lot of your plants sit close to the ground. The amount of time that you spend horticulture on your knees can make your knees hurt by the time you are done. Using a pair of quality knee pads designed for horticulture can provide your knees with cushioning and support, preventing any discomfort.
Pest control is tough when you have a veggie garden. It’s likely you don’t want to spray pesticides around the vegetables you intend to eat. Remain vigilant to control your garden pests. If you catch pests right away, the easiest way to eradicate them is to pick them off plants by hand.
An easy, inexpensive way to give them nutrients is to pour the leftover water from your steamed vegetables into the soil. If you grow rhododendrons, azaleas or gardenias, increase the acid in your your soil by working in coffee or tea grounds. Chamomile tea can be effective if you have problems with fungus in your garden. Simply sprinkle it on the affected plant.
Vegetables tend to soften during the hottest part of the day, which means they are easily damaged, even when handled with care. You can also protect both your vegetables and the plant they grow on by cutting them off instead of twisting them off.
It is essential to keep your knees protected as you garden. It’s difficult for most people to bend while standing, especially at the waist. You should kneel while tending to your plants for the sake of reducing stress to your spine. You can pick up a knee pad for you to rest on so that your knees are at ease on the ground.
These tips probably gave you some insight into how to enjoy organic gardening. Properly growing your garden can involve serious relaxation and even some fun. Using what you’ve learned here will help you sow your organic garden.
Originally posted 2014-10-31 12:55:50.
