As the demand for clean and safe food is increasing, the trend of growing clean and organic vegetables is being applied by many people right at home. If you are a beginner growing organic vegetables, the following information will help you a lot.
What are organic vegetables?
Organic vegetables are vegetables grown and produced using the methods and standards of organic agriculture. The common characteristic of organic food is that it always aims to promote ecological balance, diversity and biodiversity conservation.
Organic vegetables need to meet the following criteria:
- No chemical fertilizers
- No pesticides or herbicides
- No genetically modified substances
- No growth stimulants
This means that organic vegetables are grown in a completely natural environment, without the intervention of toxic chemicals in all stages of cultivation (soil, irrigation water, seeds, pest prevention, etc.). weed treatment) to packaging or preservation.
Steps to build an organic vegetable garden
To create an organic vegetable garden, requires careful preparation in each step, especially for those without experience. Below are the steps to build a standard organic vegetable garden
Determine the goals of the organic vegetable garden
To build an organic vegetable garden is not simply just sowing seeds, watering and harvesting. Therefore, before starting and building a garden, make sure you have a clear goal for your organic vegetable garden.
The goal needs to be close to reality, you need to take the time to thoroughly understand the steps and processes and should start with the smallest, simplest models that are not beyond your control before planning to go further. than.
Choose soil and plant varieties
Choosing soil and plant varieties are important steps that determine the plant’s development from seeding.
How to choose the best soil so your vegetables can grow best? Which soil has enough nutrients and ventilation for plant roots to grow best? To grow clean and organic vegetables, soil quality is the top factor you need to consider.
