Every year, around springtime, many people spring into action and start a new quest to do a spot of gardening.
A new trend that has taken the world by storm, is organic vegetable gardening.
Some know exactly what the process entails and others need more information.
The value of organic vegetables is immense and therefore it is becoming an essential consideration when it comes to selecting a gardening method.
There is a lot of information available on the topic, but following the basic steps as laid out here, should be sufficient in getting you started.
Before you do anything else, you should establish how hardy the zone is where you wish to plant.
Certain plants thrive in specific climates.
The type of climate required, should be indicated on the seedling packaging or from the nursery information center.
This is often based on the estimated date on which the area receives the last frost of the season.
The next step is to decide where in your garden you want to plant the seedlings or seeds.
Avoid locations with standing water as plants need proper drainage, but it should still be near enough to water to enable you to easily water it.
Select a spot that is not too windy.
Sending it in for testing can test the soil.
Since the soil is required to feed the plants, the soil must be in the perfect state of health.
In order to have a perfectly organic garden, you will have to order organic seeds or seedlings.
Purchase seeds that are certified organic.
Climatic and soil information will be needed for the ordering process.
The seeds are available in a variety of quantities, from enough for a kitchen plant holder, to large bags for agricultural and commercial use.
Onion, garlic and marigold will protect your crops from pests, naturally.
Therefore, you should consider ordering some of those seeds as well.
While you wait for the seeds, you can prepare the garden bed.
Remove any grass and cut the sod out with a flat edged, sharp spade.
Try not to remove too much soil when you remove the grass.
Toil the soil to approximately 12 inches deep and add a natural fertilizer or compost.
You should keep an eye on the soil to see if it needs any attention.
When your seedlings arrive, water them well on the day before you wish to plant.
The ideal temperature for planting is a day that is overcast, but not windy.
Follow the packaging instructions carefully.
Organic mulch should be added once you have planted.
The cool should be kept cool and the water preserved.
In conjunction to the mulch, you may add some shredded leaves, straw or bark.
By taking good care of your organic vegetable gardening, you will benefit from a bountiful crop.