CROP REARING DURING SPRING
The practice of organic gardening necessitates a profound understanding of seasonal cycles to optimise crop yield and promote continuous sustainability. Spring marks the onset of the growing season, and is characterised by increasing temperatures and the thawing of frost. This is a season of preparation and planting on a mass scale, and it is the ideal time for soil preparation. Testing the soil pH is advisable, allowing any necessary amendments, to ensure favourable conditions for plant growth. The addition of organic matter, such as a good all-round compost or well-rotted manure, will often boost the fertility of soil at this time, and crops, such as peas, lettuce, and radishes that thrive in cooler temperatures can be directly planted. It is also good practice to plant warm-season vegetables, such as tomatoes and peppers in an indoor or greenhouse environment, to create seedlings for transplantation outside once the danger of frost has fully passed.
