How to Get Started with Small-Scale Organic Farming
E no matter if your space na small or if you dey new to organic farming; with small-scale organic farming, you fit start small and still see better results. Here we go break down the steps to make am easy for you:
1. Select the Right Crops for Your Soil Type
Na first thing be to know wetin your soil dey good for. Soil dey tell you di kind crops wey go thrive. Try crops like leafy vegetables, tomatoes, or herbs for starters. Visit Npower Farmers to see more info on crops for different soil types.
2. Prepare Your Soil Naturally
For organic farming, make sure say your soil get enough organic matter. Compost and natural manure go make di soil rich and give your plants better nutrients. E go give you crops wey dey healthy and sweet.
3. Practice Crop Rotation to Protect the Soil
Rotate wetin you plant to avoid soil exhaustion. Crop rotation fit help keep di soil nutrient level steady and control pests. For more tips, check out our post on farming practices.
4. Control Pests Without Chemicals
Organic farming na about keeping things natural. You fit use neem oil or introduce beneficial insects like ladybugs to keep pests at bay. Pesticides no be organic farmer’s friend!
5. Join a Local Cooperative for Resources
When you dey small-scale farming, you fit benefit from cooperatives to get organic seeds, tools, and info. Collaborate with groups like One Foundation for support on how to take care of crops sustainably.
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