This time of year marks the beginning of garden preparations for anyone interested in growing their own vegetables, including myself. Over the past three days, I've been busy preparing my garden. This year, I've decided to experiment with some different techniques to make garden maintenance easier and less time-consuming.
Anyone who has experience with gardening knows that maximizing production requires a lot of work. Weeds constantly sprout in the soil, competing with your veggies for nutrients. The better the weeding, the better the yield. So, I've decided to use soil covering on half of my garden to test its effectiveness. I'm aware that this may cause some damage to the soil, as it won't breathe properly and may not receive sufficient water. However, if it reduces the need for weekly weeding over the next 6-7 months, it's worth the temporary damage, especially since I plan to remove the covering in winter.
If the results are positive, I'll expand the use of covering to the entire garden and consider implementing automated watering to further enhance plant growth and save myself some effort.
The reason I'm committed to growing my own garden is the unparalleled taste of pesticide-free, fertilizer-free vegetables. While the yield may be smaller and the vegetables themselves may not be as large, the flavor is incomparable. For instance, a tomato grown without fertilizers may be smaller but much juicier and flavorful compared to its fertilized counterpart.
It's worth noting that recent studies have shown that 20% of vegetable production contains dangerous levels of pesticides, posing significant risks to consumers' health. With a bit of effort, I'm able to produce something that's not only great for my health but also incredibly flavorful.
Currently, I'm growing tomatoes, cherry black tomatoes, peppers, zucchinis, eggplants, and cucumbers. I'm also planning to try my hand at growing strawberries, despite the challenges posed by their susceptibility to pesticides and fertilizers.
Guys if you have the space just grow your own vegetables !!
