Why you need to start preparing the beds for the new season right now.
As soon as you have harvested the long-awaited harvest, do not relax: start preparing the beds for the next season.
Are you wondering why it's so early?
The fact is that the earth, after it has given its nutrients to the plants, must receive something in return.
Therefore, it is recommended to sow the vacated area with early maturing crops: radishes or other greens.
Many people use green manure to give the earth a rest and gain strength.
If you do not have the opportunity to rest the land next year, here are some tips from experienced gardeners:
- it is very important to loosen the soil in the fall, in no case leave the garden in the form in which it remained after harvesting.
When digging up the soil, it is recommended to get rid of weeds, so that in the spring there will be fewer problems with weeding.
- the amount of the future harvest depends on the quality of the soil. If you have acidic soil, it is best to add lime or dolomite flour when digging up the soil in the fall.
If the ground is too dense, you can dig it up with sand.
- watering is important for the land even when the entire crop is harvested and the beds are empty.
The fact is that a huge variety of microorganisms live in the soil, which require moisture.
In the case when it rains, there is no need for watering, but in a dry year, an empty vegetable garden should be watered at least occasionally.
- fertilizing the soil with organic matter is best done in the fall. When digging up the beds, we add compost, humus or manure.
During the autumn and winter, the soil will be fully saturated and in the spring it will be ready for planting new plants in it.
We conclude: you should take care of the future harvest immediately after harvesting the fruits of the current year.
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