Autumn Tillage

2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38

We all know that in order for the land to repay with a rich harvest in spring and summer, it must be prepared in advance. In this article, the conversation will not be about the May procedures, but about what it is time to do now

Digging

One of the traditional methods of preparing the soil in the fall is digging it. This was invented by our grandparents. However, they still use this method now. Therefore, this treatment is called “grandfather's”. Although not only they use it, but also many young gardeners. By the way, there are several varieties of such a technique: moldboard (dug out comas do not break or turn over) and moldboard (the earth turns over, lumps break). Each of the species has its own advantages: the first - retains the natural beneficial properties of the surface of the site, and with the second, all pest seeds will go deep and will not be able to interfere with the plants even in summer. By the way, experienced summer residents recommend not breaking the clods, since during the winter they will be saturated with moisture on their own, and by the spring the soil will be crumbly. And you only need a rake to level the bed.

And one more piece of advice from avid gardeners - don't dig deeper than a shovel bayonet. And, in secret, better use a pitchfork. So no weeds will pass you by. In truth, although such a restoration is used, it is already pretty outdated, and a large number of more effective vaccines have been invented, which have to be used in order to destroy various earth pests.

Often, summer residents scatter manure around the garden. The measure is quite effective, only such fertilizer needs to lie down for more than one year, so that there is a sense of it. Therefore, gardeners went further and came up with other ways to improve the land quality. Everyone knows that when harvesting a good harvest, the soil gives up some of its valuable properties, so they need to be restored.

Fertilization

For this purpose, mineral fertilizers began to be used. But, unfortunately, they do not always give the desired results; on the contrary, they only worsen the ground. Therefore, if you choose this method, then be sure to combine them with other useful substances.

For example, organic additives in combination with mineral additives will increase soil fertility. Such treatment can be carried out every 3-4 years (once during this time will be enough), and if the case is difficult (the soil, which you cannot give the opportunity to rest, or it is very depleted) - once a year.

In addition, in the fall, you can improve the structure of the soil, or rather slightly correct it. For example, there is a lot of clay on your site, and you are not satisfied with it. In this case, you need to do the following: add sand, humus, compost to the organic fertilizer. And fertilize the earth with it all. In response, it will become more fertile, friable and permeable. And there will be less annoying clay.

If your site is overpowered by sandy soils, it does not matter either. In total, fertilize it with leaf humus, rotted compost or sawdust. All this will not allow moisture to seep past the plants so quickly, but on the contrary, will retain water, thereby forming an aqueous solution that is so necessary for living organisms.

Chalk, lime or dolomite flour will neutralize excess acid in soils.

Effective microorganisms will also help cure the soil. But there is one rule in using these funds - the warmer the earth, the better. Therefore, it is better to process it when it is still warm.

So, we treat the soil with an EM preparation solution. Before that, it is necessary to weed the fertilized bed, but do not rush to remove the weeds from it, leave it there. It is they who need to be fertilized with the liquid mentioned above. This measure will lead to the fact that microorganisms will decompose weeds and their roots, after which the seeds of the pests will germinate, but will die with the onset of frost.

As you can see, there are a large number of treatment sites that do not require a lot of time or money. But the soil will repay you with a rich harvest in gratitude for taking care of it.