Why Start Gardening Organically?
There are many compelling reasons for organic gardening.
When you eat homegrown organic fruits and veggies, you are avoiding ingesting pesticides used to grow the food.
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Skip any crops that are are highly susceptible to pests or diseases, such as cauliflower and broccoli.
Before you begin, take the time to test your soil.
Organic Means of Fertilizing
There are oodles of organic fertilizers on the market, fromfish emulsiontoblood meal.
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And, secondly, never apply a product unless you know what you are combatting.
Indiscriminately applying any pesticide does more harm than good.
And although a product is labeled an organic pesticide, it can still harm or kill beneficial insects.
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confirm to use any organic pesticide according to the directions on the label.
Tip
when you obtain identified the pest problem, there are many different organic pest control options.
Just like for fertilizer, choose products based on their OMRI listing.
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Organic Compost Options
Compostingis an important part of organic gardening.
There are two things to keep in mind, though.
Take into consideration what you add to your compost bin.
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However, be aware there are four persistent herbicides that do remain in the compost.
Also avoid compost from a compost facility, as it might be contaminated.
Reconsider the size of your lawn and maybe replant it with native grasses.
Guidelines for Organic Crop Certification.
