How to create the perfect seed bed for crop success | Gardening 101 | Gardening Australia

Описание: Growing crops from seed is a big part of how Jerry produces so much food in his garden. He shares some tips and hints for how to get the most from seeds. Subscribe 🔔 http://ab.co/GA-subscribe
Growing from seed is economical, reliable and gives you access to a wide range of plants. It also means you can save seed each year.

But first you need to make sure your seeds are going into a garden beds that is perfectly prepared for growing.

1. Do a soil pH test, taking soil from just below the surface to avoid including mulch. Between 6.5-7 is ideal - slightly acidic to neutral. Outside of this can affect the success of seed germination.
Acidic soil can be remedied by applying lime - one handful per square metre.
Alkalinity can be improved by applying powdered sulphur at the same rate.

Allow three weeks for these corrections to kick in before sowing seed.

All garden inputs have a ph range as well, so it’s worth testing manure, compost etc too.

2. Jerry opts for compost, spreading a 5cm layer across his seed-sowing patch. He then digs it in to a spade’s depth, breaking up any large clods and digging in any weed seedlings.

3. Jerry digs in the compost to make it easily accessible to plant roots, to aerate the soil, and to homogenize the different sand and clay components of his garden patch.

4. Rake the bed level using the back, flat, side of a rake. Jerry then treads in the surface to gently compact the soil, evening out air pockets in the soil.

Rake over the soil again and then only access your plot by walking on timber boards, which will spread your weight and avoid over-compacting the soil.

5. Spreads a thin layer of mulch over the bed to help maintain moisture and keep the soil cool.

Now your garden bed is ready for sowing!

Filmed on Quandamooka, Turrbal & Yuggera Country in Brisbane, Qld
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