Growing organic vegetables and fruits is both healthy and delicious and much better than produce you can get at the supermarket. Why not consider producing your own organically grown produce? Read on to find out how to build your own organic garden, in your own home!
Learn about plant varieties so you can choose the ones with the best yields. There are genetically modified plants that resist cold and/or disease. These often give higher yields due to higher survival rates.
If you want the best results, you need to choose the right soil. Depending on what kind of plants you want in your garden, the soil might or might not be adapted. You could also isolate a certain area, and fill it with just one kind of soil.
CO2 is essential for growth. In general, higher amounts of CO2 are related to better plant growth. The best way to get higher CO2 for your plants is to grow them in a greenhouse. Make sure to keep CO2 levels high to provide the best growing environment for your plants.
Deciduous shrubs should be protected from the elements. Delicate shrubs that are sitting in pots should be sheltered from the cold weather. Try to tie the tops all together and cover them with a sheet, large piece of cloth, or blanket. You will protect your shrubs from the cold without having to cover them in plastic, which can cause rot.
Fresh mint is a wonderful addition to a herb garden, but it can quickly take over your entire yard. You can control the growth of the mint leaves by growing them in a large container rather than in your garden. You can plant the container into the soil if you want to, but the container will restrict the roots, and make sure that the plant doesn’t run rampant in your garden.
Fertilize your garden. If you decide to use manure, which is great for your plants, choose a pathogen free commercial product. There are a wide variety of fertilizing options available, although which type you use is not that important; just make sure to use something.
Think about starting your peas indoors rather than planting them directly in the garden. When the plants are started inside, the seeds will have an easier time germinating. Give the seeds enough time to get stronger: growing indoors will make it easier for your plants to resist diseases and the pesky bugs. Once they are strong enough, you can transplant them outside.
Organic Mulch
All of your vegetable plants should have approximately two inches, just outside the stem, of organic mulch placed around them. The organic mulch will keep moisture in the soil for a little longer. It will also prevent weeds from popping up around your plants. This will save you time, money, and effort in your lovely garden.
Don’t buy produce that aren’t up to snuff. Utilize the advice you’ve read in this article and start growing fruits and vegetables of your own.
Originally posted 2014-02-28 19:42:03.
