No matter what region a gardener lives in, it is possible to grow healthy organic food year-round. Some people do experience harsh climates, but there are ways to get around climatic restrictions in order to be successful at organic gardening. As soil is a living thing and weather can be unpredictable, every garden is different. In time, each gardener develops techniques that work for them.
Use Tunnels
Although they look a bit unsightly, tunnels are one of the most effective ways of organic gardening and keeping plants alive and vigorous. This is because hail, disease, insects and strong wind really attack plants and make it hard for them to survive. A tunnel or hoop house can eliminate several problems all at once and keep the plants alive all the way to harvest.
Start Seed Indoors
When all the seed is started outdoors, the sad reality is that many if not most of them perish. It is far better to start some or all of the seed inside where conditions are more controllable. Also, there are no birds, pests and winds inside to batter the seedlings about when they are young. The organic gardening seedlings may be hardened off and transplanted outside carefully.
Seeders
It can be quite efficient to use a seeder. Some seeds are simply so tiny and difficult to work with. There are some seeds so tiny that they get lost as they are held in the hand. These are perfect for organic gardening use with a seeder. There are a few different types of seeders. For instance, there are push seeders. These are the types where the gardener must walk along and push them. Also, there are hand held seeders that stop people from wasting too many seeds.
Soil Testers
It is crucial to success in organic gardening to have excellent soil. To that end it is necessary to test the soil from time to time. Get a soil testing kit and use it. For different crops, there are differing PH necessary. It is also nice to have a rain gauge. They don’t cost much yet they are helpful to give crucial weather conditions information.
These are some of the best organic gardening devices to help with organic gardening development. Tunnels protect plants from weather and pests. Starting seed indoors will keep more of them alive longer. Seeders can be helpful to keep a gardener from wasting seed. Finally, soil testers are reliable and useful from season to season. These things will skyrocket success in organic gardening.
Source:
Brookbank (1997) Desert Gardening. USA: Fisher Books.