Shortcuts to Organic Gardening

It is common knowledge that organic gardening takes patience. Yet, many do not have much extra time and would like to avoid organic gardening mistakes. It is really helpful to get some tips from experienced gardeners. Here are some shortcuts to organic gardening.

Plant Year Round

The first secret to success is to plant all the year around. It is a common new gardening mistake to only plant one time a year. This really reduces the size of the potential harvest. Those who are new at organic gardening do not realize that the first year many plants will die and so they under- plant. This makes it really hard to get a decent-sized harvest.

Vertical Gardening

It is very efficient to do organic gardening vertically. Mostly, this technique is used to have more space on the ground. In the case of plants that form on a vine, they can really overtake the area and destroy the possibility of planting anything else there. All sorts of plants can be trained to grow upward on a stake.

Sow Indoors

It is wise for those who are new to organic gardening to sow a certain amount of seed indoors. This really helps to shelter the seed and give the young plant a chance. Be sure there is enough sunlight though, or the seed won't grow. It is good to set aside a place to do this indoors, as this is a messy and unsightly process with soil often getting all over the place. Don't do it in the kitchen, for instance. After a time, move them outdoors into a greenhouse if necessary.

Increase Yield

Always concentrate on methods of increasing the yield. One such way is just to plant more. Another is to use season extenders, such as cold frames and greenhouses. At times, an organic fertilizer can increase the yield of the harvest. Using space saving techniques also helps to get a bigger and better harvest. Be sure to get a handle on any problem with pests and plant diseases as they come about so that the whole harvest is not lost.

The basic shortcuts to organic gardening definitely include planting year-round. Also, use vertical gardening techniques. Begin by sowing seed indoors and then move young plants outside after they mature a bit. Always be mindful of how to increase the yield from the garden. Before long gardening proficiency will be yours.

Source:

Quinn, M. (2007) high Altitude Western Gardening. Layton, UT Gibbs Smith Publishing.