How to take care of your Allotment Veggies

Mulch Mulch Mulch!!. It suppresses weeds, regulates soil temperature in both summer and winter and helps retain soil moisture. However, the most important thing that it can do is make a healthier environment for roots.

Water, Vegetables are quick-growing crops and consequently, need regular watering, This ensures that development, from seedling to mature crop is well looked after and at reduced risk of spoiling. The result of providing the right amount of water will result in better Vegetables and healthier plants.

Soil Drenching, How and why you should be using this simple method. Adding a water-soluble liquid product to the base of plants gets it to where you need it quickly Check out Nettle Fertiliser /Feed Video below for a free Solution: This will ensure Nutrients, pesticides, or insecticides are all delivered straight to the roots of your plants so they can stay healthy all without a ton of effort on your part Just fill your can and Drench.

Pull Weeds. Probably the biggest problem with weeds in the garden environment is that they compete with What you are trying to grow. This leaves your cherished Veggies fighting for food and can stump the growth of you produce. On the other hand if you pull and soak the weeds in a bucket of water for a week you will have some organic free Plant food.

Feed Them you veggies. To get the most from your crops you will need to provide a constant supply of nutrients. Adding compost and even well-rotted manure to the soil will add a small amounts nutrients; they are mainly used to improve soil structure. Check out Green Manure for improving and repairing soil Video below. Feeding with a fertiliser will usually be necessary. The fertilizer ensures the plants will continue to produce.

Crop Rotation, The principle of crop rotation is to grow specific groups of vegetables on a different part of the Allotment plot each year. This helps to reduce a build-up of crop-specific pest and disease problems.

Give Your Plants Check-Ups. Make a habit of checking on your at least once a week to see if they need a drink. The best way to tell if your plants need water is to stick a wooden skewer in the pot or ground about 2 inch and leave for 3 minutes if it comes out dry you know to water.