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5 ways to feed soil |
Compost Fertiliser Green manure Rotten manure Mulch |
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Compost |
Heap breaks waste plant material to a soil-like substance which provides nutrients, beneficial micro-organisms, and helps retain moisture. |
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Stratification |
(Cold exposure) stimulates passing through winter(can put in fridge 8 was) |
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Scarification |
For seeds with very thick shells; rub gently with sandpaper allowing water to penetrate outer seed layers. |
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Companion planting |
Calendula help tomatoes by producing root secretions that deter whitefly Alliums deter carrot root fly. Camomile improves health and yield of many plants. Hyssop attracts bees and repels cabbage white butterflies. Nasturtiums deter aphids, and attracts blackfly to itself. Chickens between crop rotations will clear pests(and fertilise!) |
