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Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest. Sarah’s Kitchen Gardens. A long time ago. Planting. Watering. My deck, spring 2010. Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest. Sarah’s Kitchen Gardens. SarahsKitchenGardens.com. Notes from this talk are available on the website.
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Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest Sarah’sKitchenGardens
Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest Sarah’sKitchenGardens
SarahsKitchenGardens.com Notes from this talk are available on the website
Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest Outline • Soil • Seeds • Wee Seedlings • Larger Seedlings • Planting Out • Direct Seeding • Harvest!
Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest SOIL - seed starting and pots Potting soil is made for use in containers. It allows the roots of the plant to ‘breathe’ Find a potting soil that is organic to avoid chemical ‘wetting agents’
Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest SOIL - out in the garden The fluffier the better Try not to walk on it Add lots of compost Grow some cover crops
Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest Compost Making your own, simplified version: i. learn what greens and browns are ii. mix greens and browns roughly 1:2 iii. keep it moist but not soaking iv. turn it over every once in awhile v. when it looks like soil, add to garden
Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest Manure A little goes a long way, particularly if you’re using compost as well Fish Emulsion Great for an extra nutrition boost for seedlings
Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest SEEDS Safe seeds! Certified organic if possible Must be: i. non-GMO ii. untreated Save your own!
Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest SEEDS - planting them Good soil Good drainage Moisture control Heat source Light source It’s always a good idea to keep records!
Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest WEE SEEDLINGS Don’t let the soil dry out Uncover them as soon as you see them poking through the soil Brew a spot of chamomile tea
Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest LARGER SEEDLINGS Keep an eye on moisture Potting up: i. add more compost ii. add pulverized eggshells Fish emulsion for liquid nutrition Air flow for sturdy plants Gradual intro to real sunlight
Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest PLANTING OUT Shady or overcast time of day Compost and more - feed the seedlings Water them well Speak to them kindly and give them kisses Keep an eye on the weather for a few weeks
Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest DIRECT SEEDING Cool weather: beets spinach carrots peas radishes lettuce swiss chard After danger of frost: (or in a cold frame) beans cucumbers squash
Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest HARVEST! Getting the best from your backyard garden: -allow your kids to eat at will -bring tomatoes inside when almost ready -try to eat garden fresh every day
Organic Gardening Overview: Seed to Harvest QUESTIONS?
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