First-time Organic Gardening Tips

Organic Gardening

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So you suddenly decided to go organic in terms of caring for your plants? But the problem is that you don’t know where to start. With all of the available resources found in books, agriculture-focused magazines and the Internet, first-time organic growers are surely going to find themselves lost with all of the information coming their way.

The following are 15 things that an organic gardening newbie needs to know:

  1. Choose a location that meets the requirement of your plant, as the amount of sunlight and water it receives is crucial for bringing in plenty of harvest.
  2. Know everything about the soil you will be using, including its levels of pH, acid or alkaline and potassium among others.
  3. Research on a plants’ sun requirement, as there are crops that demand longer time in the sun, while others would live with only a little.
  4. Insects are not always the villains in your garden, as there are those that aid in making your plants healthy.
  5. Choose the plants suited for first time gardeners like tomatoes, cucumber and potatoes because they are easy to care for and can provide you with a great harvest.
  6. As much as possible, start gardening with plants that are already grown halfway.
  7. Learn about companion plants – this is particularly helpful for first-time organic growers because these plants do not only provide crops, but they also acts as protectors for the other plants in the greenhouse/garden.
  8. Research about the best time a plant should be planted and if the plant is advised to be cultivated in your area.
  9. Study composting, which is an art needed for someone with the intention of going organic in their garden.
  10. Like your house, an untidy greenhouse can be a perfect breeding ground for diseases and pests so it is advised that growers keep their greenhouses constantly clean.
  11. Research on the recommended container for your plants.
  12. Instead of using chemical-based sprays, try making a spray of your own by and mixing water soap and filling an empty bottle.
  13. Be wary of pests and insects that may damage your plants.
  14. Always keep in mind that even in organic farming, the rule of giving too much still applies. This rule applies even with the compost you are using as a fertiliser.
  15. The misconception that when planting organically, farmers spend less time tending their plants is totally false. Organic gardens still need the same attention and even more, compared to that of a garden that uses advanced methods.

While there are a lot of things available for first time gardeners regarding what is recommended and things that must be avoided when cultivating plants in such a way, it would be best for the grower to assess if the information he/she gathered is appropriate for the garden, the plants and the area where they will be doing the gardening.  We hope this has help you on the road to understanding Organic Gardening better.

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