How to Grow Organic Vegetables? An Introduction to 2019 Growing Techniques

Organic vegetables are vegetables that are produced without the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers and other chemical substances, and are not genetically modified. Organic vegetables often cost more than ordinary vegetables, and in the market they are often in short supply. The following is an introduction to organic vegetable growing techniques in 2019.

1. Variety Selection

Before planting organic vegetables, you must choose the varieties and seeds well. For varieties, it is best to choose vegetable types suited to the season and the soil, such as spinach, carrot, soybean, taro, celery, Chinese chives, garlic, onion and so on. For seeds, you must choose those from reputable suppliers that have strong resistance to pests and diseases and contain no genetically modified components.

2. Production Base

The production base for organic vegetables should be a complete plot of land, which must not contain plots under conventional production within it; plots under organic conversion are allowed. The boundary between the production base and conventional plots must have clear markers, such as rivers, hills, man-made isolation strips and so on. In addition, the plot must be far from polluted areas such as urban districts, mining areas and industrial areas. Organic vegetables also require a two-year conversion period, and only vegetables sown afterwards can qualify as organic vegetables.

3. Cultivation Management

The cultivation of organic vegetables must have strict management, with timely techniques such as field cleaning, strong seedling cultivation, grafting, plastic film mulching and plant adjustment. Make full use of conditions such as light, humidity and temperature to achieve crop rotation. Provide a strong environment for organic vegetables, thereby increasing the yield of organic vegetables.

4. Fertilization

The fertilizer requirements for organic vegetables are higher than for conventional vegetables; only organic fertilizers and green manure crops are permitted, including animal manure, green manure, plant ash, cake fertilizer, biogas fertilizer and so on, as well as organic special-purpose fertilizers certified by organic certification bodies and some microbial fertilizers. Harmless treatment is required two months before fertilization.

5. Pest and Disease Control

Organic vegetables are prohibited from using chemically synthesized pesticides and products produced with genetic engineering technology. Therefore, organic vegetables require varieties with strong disease resistance. Measures such as high-temperature sterilization, rational rotation management and protection of natural enemies are adopted to prevent pests and diseases.

As people's awareness of health and wellness gradually strengthens, organic vegetables are healthier to eat. This has made them increasingly popular. The development of organic vegetables is also an inevitable trend, and the prospects for growing organic vegetables are very promising.