PREPARING Garden Space
Raised bed, containers or in ground, ALL of them needs to be ploughed before planting. The advantages of ploughing are:LOOSENING of soil can IMPROVE air circulation. The roots can penetrate deeper into the soil, thus HOLDING the plant firmly. Ploughing ENHANCES the water retention capacity of the soil.
Plough the land
Ploughing is one of the most IMPORTANT agricultural techniques that dates back to ancient times. By means of an agricultural tool named a “plough”, soil can be prepared for seed sowing or planting.
The main PURPOSE of ploughing consists in breaking and turning up the first layer soil in order to let soil incorporate AIR and bring FRESH nutrients up to the surface, bury leftovers of previous crops and CONTROL weeds.
Amend the soil if needed
Crops NEED good soil for a HEALTHY growth and harvests. Well-prepared soil is the FOUNDATION of your entire garden.
3 Easy Steps to amend the soil:
-Clear out rocks and debris
-Loosen the soil
-Adding Organic Matter
WHICH one to choose from? Container, Raised bed or in ground
The medium where you will grow your crops will depend on the context and environment.
Container
Pros: Control over soil quality, more ergonomic, Easier to exclude pests, Less weeds, Portable
Cons: Expensive, dry faster, more fertilizer, plant outgrow container
Raised Bed
Pros: Control over soil quality, Easier to exclude pests, Deep soil for roots, more ergonomic, Less weeds
Cons: Expensive initial investment, require handy skill, not durable
In Ground
Pros: Deep soil for roots, Cheaper, more Flexible, large scale grower.
Cons: Pest and weed control difficult, Soil drainage problem.