A homegrown garden journal is essential when growing your own vegetables. My observations throughout the seasons are documented in the journal. The notes also cross-check problems encountered and solutions used.
Plan your vegetable plots to ensure the success of your organic garden. I began in April 2020 with a single plot of land. At the moment, I have six plots.
When I first started planting, I purchased 45 kilogrammes of topsoil. The yields were disappointing. Fruit yields have increased significantly by using compost soil and the proper soil mixtures. Learn more about the proper soil mixture.
Grow more than one type of crop in your garden. Plant a variety of colourful and nutritious crops instead.
Crop Rotation in Homegrown Garden
There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments
Crop rotation is a centuries-old natural planting method. This method reduces the risk of pests and diseases while also increasing production yields. Getting the right combination takes time. It’s as simple as 123 once you’ve mastered it!
So who’s related to whom?
Start planting with this sequence ➡️
It’s not a fixed rule. It is wise to alternate planting different plant families throughout the seasons.
Onion (Garlic, Onion)
Nightshade (Tomato, Eggplant (Brinjal), Peppers, Chilli)
(Need plenty of Nitrogen & Phosphorus)
X plant after Sweet Potato
Marrow (Cucumber, Winter Melon, Watermelon, Pumpkin, Bitter Gourd, Petola (Luffa))
Beetroot (Beetroot, Spinach)
Legume (Pole Bean, Long Bean, Snake Bean, Hyacinth Bean, Four-angled Bean (Winged Bean))
(Nitrogen fixers)
Grass (Sweet Corn)
(Need Nitrogen)
Morning Glory (Sweet Potato, Water Spinach, Wolfberry Leaves, Malabar Spinach)
Plant Spinach after Sweet Potato
Lady Fingers (Okra)
迟日江山丽，春风花草香。泥融飞燕子，沙暖睡鸳鸯。- 唐·杜甫