Organic Gardening and Fertilization

Organic agriculture

Organic agriculture is a production system that supports the health of the soil, the ecological system, and human beings. This agriculture relies on ecological processes, such as recycling and preservation of a variety of species while adapting them to local conditions, without using substances that are harmful to human beings and the environment. This agriculture combines traditional, innovative, and scientific knowledge for the benefit of the common environment, encouraging fairness and quality of life for those involved.

Greenhouse Effect

The greenhouse gives many possibilities to grow plants organically, reducing the need to use synthetic chemicals and genetically engineered organisms. The greenhouse envelope prevents insects and pests from entering and makes it possible to treat each plant individually while protecting the plants from rain, winds, birds, and other pests. The greenhouse has a double wall that can be opened for ventilation, and its inner wall is made of a special netting that lets air come in and out while preventing pests from entering. The organic grower will use organic potting soil, worm humus, or organic fertilizer, and if there are any pests, they will be treated with organic methods.

Fertilization and Nourishment

Generally, and unrelated to how the plants are grown, all plants require several minerals to develop and chemically produce compounds that will help them grow, flower, bear fruit, etc. These elements are known as essential nourishment for the plant and are divided into 2 groups:

Micronutrients: minerals the plant needs in relatively small amounts, including iron, copper, zinc, nickel, manganese, molybdenum, boron, and chloride. These minerals help the plants to build biological molecules as a complementary factor that gets attached to an enzyme and is essential for ist biological activity and in many other ways. The plants get oxygen and carbon through their pores, but they must also absorb other nutrients through their roots. The plants can be given these nutrients through granulated fertilizer, humus (worm compost), homemade compost, liquid fertilizer, etc. (a large variety of products can be purchased in gardening centers and stores).

Macronutrients: minerals the plant needs in large quantities, including carbon, hydrogen, oxygen (which already exist in air and water), large quantities of phosphor, nitrogen, and potassium, as well as sulfur and magnesium in smaller quantities.

What is a Greenhouse?

Greenhouse A greenhouse is a structure that makes it possible to grow plants under optimal controlled conditions. It allows you

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Links to Articles and Websites

Generally, much practical knowledge can be found around the internet on any subject related to gardening and growing plants. Here are several top links to leading articles and articles on the topic.

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