FAQs 24. Organic Gardening Practices

FAQs 24. Organic Gardening Practices



1. What does organic gardening mean for vertical towers?
Organic gardening means growing plants without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides, using natural methods to maintain soil health and plant growth.


2. How can I prepare organic soil mix for my vertical tower?
Use a blend of garden compost, cocopeat, vermicompost, and neem cake to create a nutrient-rich, airy soil perfect for vertical gardening.


3. What organic pest control methods can I use?
Natural options include neem oil spray, garlic-chilli spray, insecticidal soap, and companion planting with pest-repellent herbs like basil and marigold.


4. Can I use homemade fertilizers? If yes, which ones?
Yes! Homemade options include compost tea, banana peel water, cow dung slurry, and jaggery-water mix which provide essential nutrients naturally.


5. How do I avoid chemical contamination in vertical gardening?
Ensure all inputs like soil, compost, and seeds are organic-certified or homemade. Avoid using chemical sprays and synthetic fertilizers entirely.


6. Is organic gardening more time-consuming?
It may require more monitoring and preparation, but the benefits include healthier plants, safer produce, and long-term soil fertility.


7. How do I maintain soil fertility organically in vertical towers?
Regularly add vermicompost and compost, rotate crops seasonally, and use green manure or cover crops if possible to replenish nutrients naturally


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