A green thumb and a great deal of patience is needed to take on the hobby of organic gardening. It is a hobby with the goal of growing healthy, pesticide-free food to enjoy. It’s easier than you may think. Read on for suggestions on what you will need to start horticulture like a pro.
It is important that you give your plants the chance to gradually adjust to the change in temperature and conditions, or you risk shocking them. When starting the transition, leave the plants in the sun for just 1-2 hours. Over a period of several days, slowly increase the time they are allowed to stay outside. If you do this correctly, the plants should be able to make their final move at the end of a week’s time.
Fight pests before you even plant, by getting your soil in shape. Healthy plants are stronger and more able to resist both pests and disease. You want to cultivate quality soil with adequate salt levels, which leads to healthy plants.
When winter comes, you can save a few plants by transferring them inside the house. Maybe you’d like to save the most expensive plants you have or the most resistant. Carefully dig up the plants, using caution not to disturb the roots, then transfer into a pot.
Pull all the weeds in your garden. If you have weeds in your garden, it will not be as nice as it could be. To aid in this venture, you might want to use white vinegar. White vinegar is a fantastic weed killer! By placing a white vinegar solution in a spray bottle, you can spray the weeds away instead of having to pull them out manually.
Prior to planting a garden, think through what you want to do. Doing so means you can remember where each particular plant is when you start seeing sprouts arise from the earth. It can also aid in identifying the less prominent fledgling plants that lie withing a larger landscaped garden.
Start your peas in a protected indoors environment rather than outside. The seeds will grow better in your home if planted there first. They will also be stronger, and better equipped to resist disease and insects. After the seedlings have grown strong indoors, it will be time for you to transplant them to outdoor beds.
Every good gardener knows when the best time is to begin harvesting one vegetable or the other. Each variety needs a slightly different amount of growing time to produce the most flavorful vegetable. Many vegetables are best when picked young; baby peas are a prime example. Tomatoes, however, should be plucked from the vine the moment they appear ripe. To get the most out of your gardening efforts, find out when to harvest your crops.
Plan your garden, and plant with fall colors in mind. That idea is actually far from the truth. In terms of colorful foliage, fall is the time of year admired by many. Maple, beech, and dogwood trees are many colors in the fall, from yellow to a deeper crimson. Consider hydrangea, barberry and cotoneaster when considering purchasing a shrub.
Organic horticulture can be described as a healthy hobby that incorporates the beauty of nature, lots of hard work along with lots of patience. It makes use of empty land to produce something tasty and healthy. But, if you are ready to dedicate yourself and stick to the advice in this piece, you are sure to be a successful organic gardener.
Originally posted 2013-10-19 21:32:16.
