Effective tips for Organic Farming

Organic farming isn’t just a trend. It’s a sustainable lifestyle that has many important benefits over non-organic farming.

Let’s have a look at some tips-

KNOW THE CORRECT TIME TO PLANT

Seeds respond to certain soil temperatures, so planting too soon can be wasteful. Different vegetables will have different temperature tolerances, so make sure you research ideal planting times for the crops you choose.

INCREASING NUTRIENTS IN THE SOILS THROUGH COVER CROPS, MANURE, ETC

Methods like adding manure and additional plants can provide benefits to your crops by adding extra nutrients and stabilizing the soil. Cover crops help prevent soil erosion, increase water infiltration, recycle nutrients, fight against insects, and prevent the growth of weeds through soil competition. Since cover crops also protect the soil from the impact of rain and wind, erosion will decrease and cause nutrient efficiency to rise.

CONSIDER THE CLIMATE

Where you live will have an impact on which plants will thrive on your farm, when you plant, and when to harvest. Your decision of what to plant will also be influenced by what’s going to provide the best economic returns and will be in demand for sale. 

CONSIDER OTHER ECO-FRIENDLY OPTIONS, TOO

Try incorporating other environmentally friendly – and economically friendly – alternatives into your organic farm, such as harnessing solar energy. Using sustainable resources is a great way to further your organic endeavor's. 

TRANSITION SLOWLY

If you’re transitioning from a non-organic farm, transition slowly, as your soil may also be feeling the difference from no longer using Organic potassium fertilizer. It will take some time to bounce back, so use methods such as planting trap crops and companion crops to keep your soil in good shape between main crops. 

INTRODUCE FRIENDLY INSECTS

Depending on which plants you’re growing, there are insects that will help them thrive, and will protect your plants from other harmful insects. 

HARVEST RIGHT

One of the many benefits of organic farming is the financial reward of high output value. Harvesting at the right time is as crucial to getting the best results, and optimal harvesting times will vary depending on the types of crops you are growing. 

ROTATE YOUR CROPS

After you’ve harvested your crops, leave the soil in the best condition possible for starting the next season’s planting. Rotate in another crop of your choice to balance the soil’s composition before planting your main crop again next season. This will help create diversity in crop residues in the soil, which in turn provides a wide variety of beneficial soil organisms.