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When planning on starting your small garden, certain simple measures may turn out to be beneficial on the long run.
Let's go through some of them
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Let's go through some of them
#agrinerds
@Ibrakhim_Aya @MouhanedD @souhad_16
Design you soil beds in a way that permits an ease of access and maintenance. Whether you're using raised beds or direct soil cropping, keep in mind that you will have to walk through them for inspection, pruning, harvesting...
A balanced irrigation is essential. Over-watering is harmful to the plant and puts it at risk of infection by fungal diseases. Under-watering stresses the plant and reduces yield. While a drip irrigation system is very efficient, a DIY plastic bottle system is muuuch cheaper.
Pruning is essential but it should not be done without sealing the wound, as it becomes an entry point for fungi and other microorganisms. Homemade pruning spray:
-0.5 kg copper sulfate
-0.5 kg powdered lime (كلس)
-10 litres of water
Don't spray and you risk getting this
-0.5 kg copper sulfate
-0.5 kg powdered lime (كلس)
-10 litres of water
Don't spray and you risk getting this
You'll surely encounter insects feeding on your crop, please don't go the shop and ask (عندي حشرات، شو برش؟), cz be sure they'll sell you something. Instead, have some insect repellent companion plants around such as garlic, marigold, basil, rosemary...
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If insect damage stays low, chances are your pests are now prey for natural enemies that found their way to your garden and are keeping the pest population in check. If the damage is high, consider homemade insecticides, there are many recipes out there, a simple one (soap+water)
Do not seek a perfectly looking fruit or vegetable, imperfect produce is equally tasty and nutritious.
