Over time, the soil can become depleted and lose beneficial micronutrients.
Ultimately, this affects not the condition of the plants but the quality of the harvest.
Agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh named several ways to improve soil quality.
We use lime and organic matter
Lime is used to deoxidize the soil. However, this agent can also be used to improve the quality of the soil.
Dolomite flour can be applied once every five years.
You can restore soil fertility with the help of organic matter. Organic fertilizers should be applied annually in the fall and spring.
For this purpose, you can use humus or compost. About ten liters of such fertilizer will be required per square meter.
Digging and mulching
These are simple but effective methods. Mulching has a positive effect on the garden.
Mulch helps reduce the number of weeds. It also helps the soil retain moisture better.
Don't forget about digging either. This will allow useful substances to penetrate into the soil, enriching it.
We plant green manure
This is another important point that should not be neglected by anyone who wants to improve the quality of the soil.
Planting of such special plants should be done in the fall after harvesting. It is also advisable to sow them a month before planting other crops.
Earlier we wrote about how to feed strawberries to increase yield.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
