2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
Every gardener dreams that his time and efforts devoted to the garden will not be wasted. But hopes for a rich harvest are not always justified. It does not hurt to once again remember the secrets of a good harvest
While the seedlings are just gaining strength on the windowsills, there is so much to do in the garden. Indeed, to get a good harvest in the fall, you need to work hard in the spring and summer. The main problems that interfere with the productivity of the garden: poor location of the beds, unstable weather throughout the season (rains or drought), a short growing season, etc. But despite these problems, there are several secrets to increase yields:
1. Providing soil with nutrients
Each plant requires an individually enriched soil. Good compost added to the soil solves many problems: it helps to combat compaction, waterlogging, acidity or alkalinity of the soil. Compost enriches the soil with nutrients for good root growth.
2. Sufficient sunlight for the garden
Most garden crops require a lot of sunlight, but some require partial shade. Shading is provided by tree crowns, higher varieties of plants, garden buildings. It is important to choose the right place for planting, taking into account the individual preferences of the plant.
3. Ensuring optimal watering of plants
Most often, vegetables love moisture, which causes a lot of problems when growing them in the dry season - the yield decreases. Drought is especially harmful to young plants and fruits during the flowering period. In this situation, rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation and other irrigation methods save. It is useful to use mulch to keep moisture in the soil longer.
4. Organic soil mulching
Mulching does not allow moisture to evaporate from the soil, helps to maintain the optimum soil temperature, and reduces the growth of weeds. In properly mulched soil, pests are rarely found, and the risk of plant diseases is reduced. Organic mulch increases soil fertility, increases yields.
5. Plastic mulching
Sometimes it is better to use plastic mulch rather than organic mulch. The use of red plastic mulch increases the yield of tomatoes, the use of green mulch is good for zucchini and melons, with the help of black mulch, heat is kept in the soil, and with the help of silver mulch, you get rid of pests.
6. Planting the best varieties of vegetables and fruits
It is recommended to plant high-yielding varieties, high-quality hybrids and seeds with good "heredity", with a unique taste and aroma. Well-chosen, fresh seeds will produce strong and productive plants.
7. Planting early maturing varieties
Harvesting early ripe vegetables is carried out 4-8 weeks after planting. They can be planted one after another. It is convenient to plant such vegetables in regions with a short growing season.
8. Timely harvest
Vegetables must be picked in a timely manner as soon as they begin to ripen. There is no need to wait until they are overripe.
9. Sequential landing
It is helpful to plant consistently and continuously throughout the season, allowing a new crop to be grown after the previous one has been harvested.
10. Application of joint landing
Crops that have different planting and harvesting times can be planted together for better yields.
11. Using crop rotation
Crop rotation helps fight pests and plant diseases. Microorganisms and microbes are specific - they affect certain types of plants. Therefore, it is not recommended to plant the same crop constantly in one place - this is fraught with crop failures. The same plants, planted in the same place, make the soil less fertile because they prefer the same nutrients.
12. Cover crops planted in winter
Cover crops protect the soil from depletion and drying out, make it fertile, and are used as mulch. It is useful to complete garden work by sowing green manure plants (mustard, rye, barley).
13. Using high beds and dense plantings
If you plant vegetables relatively close to each other, the weeds will have nowhere to grow. Tall beds have good soil, are fertilized with compost and are easier to care for, which has a beneficial effect on yields.
14. Vertical planting of plants
Planting vertical beds saves space and creates shade for shade-loving crops. In addition, vegetables do not touch the ground, so they are less likely to be destroyed by pests and rot. This is especially true for delicate berries that often suffer from rot.
15. Attracting pollinating insects
Bees and other pollinating insects can increase yields. They can be attracted by planting fragrant flowers and herbs.
16. Regular use of organic fertilizers
Vegetable crops require the use of fertilizers. In addition to purchased products, compost is very useful for improving the soil. It contains many macro and micronutrients necessary for their growth and development. It should be prepared in advance.
17. Fight against plant pests and diseases
It is necessary to plant varieties resistant to diseases, constantly monitor so that pests and diseases do not appear on crops. Take timely measures to destroy them. We must not forget about timely prevention and spraying of crops.
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