Globally, there is a trend towards a healthier lifestyle. This includes modified dieting and exercise programs. One of the ways that people have been trying to ensure that they eat healthier is to eat chemical free foods. This has given rise to the practice of growing organic vegetables.
Organic farming starts with a chemical free and healthy plot of land. This means first choosing land that has not been contaminated by chemical spills or dumping. Once that has been done the next logical concern will be the fertility of the selected plot of land. Composting is one of the tried and prove methods for preparing soil for planting by enriching it.
Composting is done by combining biodegradable matter such as leaves and vegetable peelings and allowing them to break down before applying to the soil. It is also a good idea because it allows for the recycling of bio waste. This also has economic benefits since it eliminates the need for commercial fertilizers and as such saves the farmer from this expense.
Commercial pest control products have the potential to make food unsafe. This is why most commercial pest control products have specified periods for use and restrictions on reaping within a certain time after application. Quite often, if food is reaped and consumed within a certain period after application, serious health complications follow. There are, however, safer, more natural means of keeping pests away from plants and ensuring that you reap a bountiful harvest.
A number of naturally occurring substances and items help to keep pests away from vegetables. Garlic, a common seasoning used in meal preparation, is known to repel certain garden pests. Ashes does a similar job with destructive snails. If it is sprinkled around the perimeter of the farm area, the snails will be discouraged from entering.
Using the tools that nature provides is a cost effective means of securing the plants in the garden or farm area. This is so because it lessens the need for the (often dangerous and chemical laced) pesticides that are sold on the market. Additionally, the health of the applier and the consumer get spared from exposure to the chemicals of pesticides that are laden with harmful chemicals.
Even the act of reaping has to be done organically if the produce are to be truthfully declared chemical free and healthy. Sometimes though, there is a period of time between reaping and consuming the foods. This means that natural means of preserving them must be sought if necessary in order to maintain their naturally grown status.
There is no denying the value and importance of growing organic vegetables. The time and effort that it takes to establish and maintain these practices is well rewarded in the long run. This is so not only because of the production associated costs that are avoided but also because the health and well being of consumers and farm workers are preserved.
Organic farming starts with a chemical free and healthy plot of land. This means first choosing land that has not been contaminated by chemical spills or dumping. Once that has been done the next logical concern will be the fertility of the selected plot of land. Composting is one of the tried and prove methods for preparing soil for planting by enriching it.
Composting is done by combining biodegradable matter such as leaves and vegetable peelings and allowing them to break down before applying to the soil. It is also a good idea because it allows for the recycling of bio waste. This also has economic benefits since it eliminates the need for commercial fertilizers and as such saves the farmer from this expense.
Commercial pest control products have the potential to make food unsafe. This is why most commercial pest control products have specified periods for use and restrictions on reaping within a certain time after application. Quite often, if food is reaped and consumed within a certain period after application, serious health complications follow. There are, however, safer, more natural means of keeping pests away from plants and ensuring that you reap a bountiful harvest.
A number of naturally occurring substances and items help to keep pests away from vegetables. Garlic, a common seasoning used in meal preparation, is known to repel certain garden pests. Ashes does a similar job with destructive snails. If it is sprinkled around the perimeter of the farm area, the snails will be discouraged from entering.
Using the tools that nature provides is a cost effective means of securing the plants in the garden or farm area. This is so because it lessens the need for the (often dangerous and chemical laced) pesticides that are sold on the market. Additionally, the health of the applier and the consumer get spared from exposure to the chemicals of pesticides that are laden with harmful chemicals.
Even the act of reaping has to be done organically if the produce are to be truthfully declared chemical free and healthy. Sometimes though, there is a period of time between reaping and consuming the foods. This means that natural means of preserving them must be sought if necessary in order to maintain their naturally grown status.
There is no denying the value and importance of growing organic vegetables. The time and effort that it takes to establish and maintain these practices is well rewarded in the long run. This is so not only because of the production associated costs that are avoided but also because the health and well being of consumers and farm workers are preserved.
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