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Organic Gardening


The Organic Gardening reddit

Organic Gardening is the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants by following the essential principles of organic agriculture in soil building and conservation, pest management, and heirloom variety preservation.

Wikipedia: organic horticulture


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Switching fertilizers for growth/blooming?

I've been hearing a lot of gardeners saying that they use a high nitrogen low phos/potassium fertilizer until their plants are large and then switch to a low nitrogen high phos/potassium for them to bloom/fruit. All of the people that I've seen do this use synthetics.

I personally only grow using organic fertilizers, so I'm wondering if I should do the same? Would I get any benefits since organic fertilizers aren't as potent? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I haven't been able to find much info.

3 Comments
2024/03/22
02:43 UTC

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How To Grow Cucumbers – Easy Step By Step Guide

www.justpuregardening.com/_gardening_/growing-guides/how-to-grow-cucumbers/

Cucumbers are easy to grow in most climates. They require soil with good drainage, warm temperatures, at least 6 hours of sun each day, and a lot of water.

By growing this vegetable in your home garden, you can enjoy the taste of different varieties of cucumbers.

0 Comments
2024/03/21
23:52 UTC

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Has anyone used this? (Organic Fertilizer help)

I plan to use Bat emulsion during growth and then a fertilizer high in phos/potassium when my fruits/veg are blooming.

Anyone have experience with Morbloom? If not, then other organic recommendations are welcome. Preferably not granular though, as I use Dr. Earth right now, and it has not been great. Thanks in advance.

9 Comments
2024/03/21
22:47 UTC

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Deciding between fertilizers

So I'm trying to use only organics for fertilizing. I'm stuck between buying separate soil amendments such as bat/seabird guano, langbeinite, kelp meal, etc. vs buying "pre-made" fertilizers (one for growing, one for flowering/fruiting).

My thought process was that Bat guano would be good to use during the growing season since it's so high in nitrogen, and then use other amendments when the plant is flowering/fruiting. I thought that buying separate soil amendments would give me better control over what nutrients are going into my plants, but some have said that pre-made fertilizers have other nutrients that plants need. Although I think there are soil amendments for that as well, but...

What would be your recommendation to me?

I grow mostly in pots, but I occasionally plant in-ground. Thanks in advance.

7 Comments
2024/03/21
17:57 UTC

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Smart measuring flower survey

Hi guys,

I'm working on a new gardening product for an assignment from my university. If you have the time, please complete this quick survey (roughly 3 minutes). It's not for any commercial purposes; it's solely for research.

The description of the product idea is as follows:

A gardening tool that can measure your garden ground's moisture, light, nutrition, and temperature levels. The sensor would, however, look like a flower or plant that fits into your garden. You can observe as much of your garden as you want through an interactive app!

Thanks a lot!

https://conjointly.online/study/534038/l5lhbfaiflmvatbwcvn5

0 Comments
2024/03/21
10:03 UTC

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I feel that they grow very slowly, not tall enough. Do you have any ideas?

3 Comments
2024/03/21
08:04 UTC

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As a new gardener - what’s the most important thing I should be doing in spring?

I’ve started composting and I know that will take time. I’m also getting my garden beds ready. Is there anything else I should be doing or thinking about this time of year? Located in Utah, USA

8 Comments
2024/03/20
22:56 UTC

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Anyone have negatives about pine bark fines ?

Perlite is expensive when buying in bulk and the price is only going up. I mainly large container garden and this is my second season using this material for areation. So far it’s been great and I’ve been only adding it more my larger containers with only positive benefits. 8.39 a bag from a local nursery. In smaller containers I’ve been sifting it to remove the larger barks but it’s all great alternative to pumice, lava rock and perlite.

5 Comments
2024/03/20
21:27 UTC

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Cardboard takes 4 to 6 months* to decompose, so if you want healthy roots to grow into the ground, it’s too late to use that technique this spring

Some gardeners use the No Dig method of Charles Dowding where he promotes the idea of laying down cardboard to kill the weeds. (And then putting compost on top.)

  • The 4 to 6 month period for cardboard

to decompose is based on a non-scientific survey of gardeners on Reddit.

13 Comments
2024/03/20
17:09 UTC

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Grow light questions

Hello all,

I am currently a first-time gardener trying to start seeds and set up grow lights. I am in Zone 6a, so starting seedlings inside is important for me. I have a 4-shelf indoor greenhouse and each shelf is 27x19in.

I purchased an 8-pack of LED lights: 2ft, 6500K, 10W, 1100LM.
Will this be sufficient enough to start my seeds? Should I put 4 per shelf, 3, or 2? From my understanding, I need ~3000+ lumens and ~20-40w per sqft.

Also, if I wanted to grow herbs solely indoors, what kind of light could I benefit from?

0 Comments
2024/03/20
15:36 UTC

8

Living soil workshop

If you’re in New Mexico come check it out.

2 Comments
2024/03/20
04:23 UTC

6

Preparing a new bed for beets, lettuce, and carrots

0 Comments
2024/03/19
04:58 UTC

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Straw as mulch - herbicides?

A week ago I covered my asparagus patch & two raised beds with straw to deter weed growth.

Today I just read to always ensure the straw you use hasn't been sprayed.
I did not do this.
It was bought from a small farm off the side of the road a year ago and has been sitting outside for the past year until I covered the beds.

Should I remove this from the garden beds? If it was sprayed could this already be harming the soil underneath? It's so frustrating that everything seems to be toxic 😅

4 Comments
2024/03/19
01:51 UTC

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Anyone ever grow columnar apple trees?

I’m a little limited on space so a full size apple tree would take up too much real estate.. but I just learned of these column-trees and am thinking I might plant a couple along my fence line and then keep them pruned to be no higher than 6 feet.

Curious as to whether or not the apples are actually good enough for eating like a standard grocery store apple? Or are they bitter like crab apples and need to be reduced down into a jam to be enjoyable?

Also, where would be a good source to buy something like this? I can’t stand and never had luck with those first websites that always pop up on Google like “fast growing trees” or “starkbros”… would much prefer to get them from an orchard that ships them

5 Comments
2024/03/18
03:31 UTC

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What is this?

Was cleaning out my raised bed and found this weird work looking thing. It was moving when I removed it. Anytime know what this is? Zone 7b

13 Comments
2024/03/16
17:37 UTC

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Root Aphids!

Anybody have helpful suggestions on getting rid of root aphids in my soil? Most resources I’ve found suggest either pesticides or completed soil removal, both of which are not desirable. A few folks recommended beneficial bacteria/fungus. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

6 Comments
2024/03/16
17:17 UTC

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Jalapeño plant not looking good

I’m trying to figure out what the leaves of my Jalapeño plant are doing this.

8 Comments
2024/03/14
15:56 UTC

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Can you use hard water 200 to 300ppm? High in calcium carbonate and calcium bicarbonate im not reusing soil, is it best to mix with ro water?

T

3 Comments
2024/03/14
05:44 UTC

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Colus pusillus

0 Comments
2024/03/13
18:35 UTC

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Ice Melting Salt Protection

I live in a townhouse and the best sun I get is at the front. I was thinking of putting metal raised beds in between the pathways of the houses. My only concern is the ice melting salt that gets used in the winter by myself and neighbour.

All the snow that gets shovelled from the pathways gets piled where the raised beds would be. Would putting a tarp over the raised beds be enough to protect the soil from the salt? Or is there a better option that someone has tried?

1 Comment
2024/03/13
17:28 UTC

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Getting Ready For Spring

Whew.. first real work after my surgery a few weeks back and I am completely out of gas😆.. we're doing some expanding this year and wanted you with us every step of the way.. we wanted to add a small greenhouse for herbs, spices and smaller vegetables and fruit.. footer dug, turned, leveled and mulched.. next step.. the assembly

0 Comments
2024/03/13
15:17 UTC

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Food safe soaker irrigation system suggestions? (SWFL)

1 Comment
2024/03/13
13:38 UTC

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Fence staining

Alright.. a couple years back when I created our fenced garden I stained regular 2 x 4s because I didn’t want to use pressure treated wood. The stain needs to be redone. Before putting on a new layer do I need to sand? Just brush off with a stiff bristle brush? I’m concerned about the old stain flakes and dust getting in the ground

4 Comments
2024/03/12
21:38 UTC

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