Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
This also means that this method ismore cost effective than traditional growing,asyouare
not bearing the financial cost of producing vegetables to end up in the compost heap!
Good For You!
Yes, I know that this might be stating the obvious - however the fact is that growing your
ownvegetablesinsuchaneasylaid-backway,isnotonlygoodforyouwithregardstoyour
general nutritional intake; but gardening in general is known to be great therapy! Coupled
with the fact that it is physically easier to maintain a SFG (no more digging heavy water-
logged soil involving back-breaking labour), it means more time to relax and enjoy your
produce.
In fact I should have maybe laboured this point under the 'Economical' section as growing
vegetables as well as caring for livestock or pets, are recognized as being excellent for re-
ducing the sessions at the therapist for stress related problems - and we know how expens-
ive they can be!
Outline Of Main Points
(AsTakenfrommy
SquareFootVsRaisedBedGardening
Book)
The Main Benefits of A SFG
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Size:
With the growing bed area being so small, it means that this tech-
nique can be used even by city dwellers, as long as they have a tiny area
to place their SFG.
•
Variety
: Rotational planting method means that you can have a good
mixture of different veggies throughout the growing season.
•
Easy Maintained
: Easy to keep and maintain once the plants are estab-
lished. Loose compost means no hard work involved in weeding for in-
stance.
•
Natural Pest Control:
The application of companion planting, as well
as the mixture of vegetable types, means that pest control can be accom-
plished without the need for chemical pesticides
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No Chemical Fertilizer
: Again, this is accomplished by using Compan-
ion Planting methods, along with crop rotation, and a good quality com-
post mixture.
•
Longer Growing Season
: Since the growing medium is raised slightly
from the ground, and has ideal conditions for growing; the actual grow-
ing season is extended beyond that of a conventional garden.
•
Portable:
Especially with regard to the shallow bed model, this type of
garden can be lifted and transported to a suitable location - provided it
has a base of course!
