Preparing for winter: How to make the soil fluffy and fertile for the next year

To achieve a tasty and high-quality harvest, it is essential to consider several factors, with one of the most crucial being soil preparation. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of soil preparation and the utilization of green manure to enhance its condition.

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Green manure proves to be an effective and tried-and-true method for soil improvement, weed elimination, and prevention of plant diseases. One of the initial steps before sowing green manure is the selection of the appropriate type, as per the Dobri Novyny website.

For instance, if you intend to sow green manure in a garden previously inhabited by blight-infected potatoes, white mustard should be your choice. This green manure exhibits potent anti-phytophthora properties and can eradicate this disease in just a few weeks. This enables you to safely cultivate potatoes in that area during the upcoming season.

The right green manure not only safeguards plants from diseases but also obviates the necessity for crop rotation. By sowing peas in late summer or early fall, you provide the soil with the requisite green mass. Post-winter, pea roots will remain in the soil, enriching it with nitrogen.

You can also sow green manure in late summer or early fall immediately after the harvest. These plants will grow and overwinter in the garden, shielding the soil from freezing. Upon spring's arrival and snow melting, they will sprout rapidly, allowing for a second sowing within the same season.

By utilizing green manure, you can enhance soil quality and fertility, mitigate the risk of plant diseases, and maintain it in an optimal condition for crop cultivation.

Earlier, we provided insights into which plants should not be cultivated alongside tomatoes, as this may attract pests, deplete nutrients, or harm the tomatoes.

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