Is there anything sweeter than a fresh tomato from the vine that has been warmed by the sun while you’re standing in the garden? Knowing what is and isn’t in your food is one of the main benefits of organic gardening.
A magnificent haven for birds, bees, and butterflies is created in your garden when you plant organic veggies, herbs, and flowers.
It’s simpler than you might think to grow an organic garden. Simply adhere to the advice we’ve provided in this “organic gardening for beginners” manual, and you’ll soon be enjoying a bountiful harvest.
1. Water Sensibly
Always examine the soil before watering because both too much and not enough water can be detrimental to your plants. Leave the soil alone if it seems damp, but water it if it feels dry.
Make careful to irrigate the soil close to the plants’ bases so that the roots can absorb the liquid. Watering the leaves is not only inefficient, but it can also foster an atmosphere that is conducive to illness. Organic gardens benefit from drip irrigation, a focused watering technique.
We suggest you invest in hydroponic system and seed your plants without soil.
2. Choose Your Site
Pick an area that receives 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day or more. To produce well, the majority of fruiting plants, including melons, tomatoes, peppers, and peppers, require full light. But even if your garden is a little shaded, don’t give up on decorating your garden.
Partial sun is okay for leafy greens like lettuce, kale, and many plants (think 3 hours per day or more). Avoid standing trees and roots (which can steal nutrients and water from your vegetables). Also, make certain you have quick access to a water source.
No worries if your yard is small—container gardening can help! Place your potted plants in sheltered regions so they won’t tip over in the event of a high wind. Think about placing your organic container garden next to the kitchen as well.
Preparing dinner is simple when there is an herb garden right outside the kitchen door, for instance. Just make sure the plants you’re planting in your organic garden are in the proper size pot.
3. Use healthy soil
A good organic garden depends in large part on having excellent soil that is rich in nutrients. Strong root systems are encouraged in your plants by rich, well-draining soil.
Start a compost pile right away to help enrich the soil if you’re new to organic gardening, but keep in mind that it will take some time for the compost to decompose sufficiently for use in your garden.
Create optimum soil in the interim by combining the top 6 inches of your garden soil with 3 inches of Miracle-Gro Performance Organics All Purpose In-Ground Soil, which is supplemented with seasoned compost. This will give your plants a head start.
Use potting soil made for containers for a container garden. Since it is lighter and drains better than garden soil, water and nutrients may quickly get to the roots of the plant.
4. Choose the Right Plants
If you’re new to organic gardening, it’s especially crucial to choose plants that are native to your area or have been cultivated specifically for your environment in order to build a healthy, low-maintenance organic garden.
Every Bonnie Organics variety you can find at your neighborhood hardware or garden center has been chosen because it thrives there. For instance, you might see short-season tomatoes ideal for colder northern climates or tomatoes that can withstand high temperatures and humidity for southern regions (they’re also certified as USDA Organic).
Hybrid plants that are resistant to disease shouldn’t be discounted both because they can reduce labour in the garden and increase yields. Additionally, grow a wide range of flowers and flowering herbs to entice pollinators and other helpful insects that will help keep pests at bay and your plants healthy.
5. Give Your Plants Food
Give your plants regular energy boosts with Miracle-Gro Performance Organics Edibles Plant Nutrition throughout the growth season.
For abundant harvests, plants, especially large and hungry plants like tomatoes and peppers, require more nutrients. To ensure that you add the correct amount of plant food, read the instructions on the package carefully.
You can finally relax at the conclusion of the growing season and enjoy your varied harvests. The fullness of the summer should have left you with enough of pickled cucumbers, dried tomatoes, frozen pesto, and other mementos. It’s critical to get the beds ready for winter to increase your yields for the following season.
