Modern farming methods reduce the nutritional value of our food. Herbicides and pesticides in crops can lead to the development of disease and health disorders in people sensitive to these chemicals. Organic farming methods do not use any of these toxic substances in their vegetables and fruit. However, eating organic is expensive, and not everyone can afford this lifestyle.
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Why Not Grow Your Own?
It’s possible to avoid toxic chemicals found in mass-produced crops, without the need to break the bank at your local farmer’s market. Growing your food isn’t as challenging as you think. Here are three ways that you can farm healthy, tasty food, without the need for pesticides and herbicides that ruin the health of you and your loved ones.
Start An Organic Outdoor Garden
Do you live in a part of the world that has ample sunshine and good rain? If so, start an outdoor garden with a few simple tools and some organic fertilizer. Pick out a spot in your yard that faces the sun and receives 8 to 10-hours of light a day. Light is critical for plants to produce a good yield.
Make sure that a water source is nearby and you have adequate irrigation that covers the entire area. Prepare your soil two months in advance of planting to let the ground absorb the nutrients. Take a soil sample to your local organic gardening store and ask them for the nutrients you need to get started.
Grow In A Greenhouse
If you live in an area that has a harsh climate, consider erecting a greenhouse over your garden. A greenhouse elevates the temperature inside the structure and locks in the moisture from your irrigation system. Greenhouses suit poor weather climates. They offer a protected environment where plants can thrive without natural threats.
You can build a greenhouse with simple materials available from your local hardware store. You will need some greenhouse plastic and a few plastic conduit tubes. Erect the conduit into a solid tunnel structure that’s wind resistant and then cover it with specialized greenhouse plastic. The plastic lets the light spectrum through while protecting the plants from wind, excessive rain, and hail.
Grow A Hydroponic Farm
This growing method is ideal for people that live in the Northern Hemisphere. You can purchase a Hydroponic Grow Box from a specialist online retailer and set it up in your spare room or on your patio. A hydroponic system includes a grow light, growing medium, pumps, substrate, and air fans.
It’s easy to assemble a hydroponic system and its possible to automate it, so you have minimal involvement in the plant’s growth.
Wrapping Up – Hydroponics For The Win
Hydroponic systems are one of the most versatile growing system available. You can grow your plants indoors or outdoors, in any environment. There’s no need to worry about sunlight or harsh environmental conditions. Hydroponic crops are ready in half the time of conventional mediums, and they produce yields substantially more significant than other methods.
Also, just a side note, growing an organic vegetable farm is an excellent way to make a secondary income. Sell them to your neighbors if you have more than you can eat. They will gladly pay you for the opportunity to eat quality food from a reliable source.
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