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Farmers at heart in Cities π this one is for you!!!
Not sure what to plant at home this Autumn/Winter season I got you π
Trust me these veggies and herbs will survive the early morning frost in Joburgπ
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We not leaving anyone behind π«Άπ½
Farmers at heart in Cities π this one is for you!!!
Not sure what to plant at home this Autumn/Winter season I got you π
Trust me these veggies and herbs will survive the early morning frost in Joburgπ
Thread π§΅
You know I had to start with the king of Vegetables
1. Cabbage (Chinese cabbage, Red cabbage)
2. Spinach (Swiss chard, Wild spinach, Baby spinach)
3. Cauliflower
4. Broccoli (I donβt know why kids hates βBroCβlly)
1. Cabbage (Chinese cabbage, Red cabbage)
2. Spinach (Swiss chard, Wild spinach, Baby spinach)
3. Cauliflower
4. Broccoli (I donβt know why kids hates βBroCβlly)
5. Herbs for your cocktails and salads (celery, thyme, rosemary, mint, thyme)
6. Lettuce (Frilly red/green β good for salads, butter red/green, Iceberg β this is the one that you find in shops)
7. Microgreens (bulls blood,rocket, swisschard, mizuna,)
8. Radish , Beetroot, Peas
6. Lettuce (Frilly red/green β good for salads, butter red/green, Iceberg β this is the one that you find in shops)
7. Microgreens (bulls blood,rocket, swisschard, mizuna,)
8. Radish , Beetroot, Peas
9. Onion (Red onion, brown onion, Spring Onion)
10. Carrot (red/yellow/purple/white)
11. Garlic for the cold...
12. Citrus (oranges, lime, lemon, grapefruit)
10. Carrot (red/yellow/purple/white)
11. Garlic for the cold...
12. Citrus (oranges, lime, lemon, grapefruit)
Checklist of things you will need to start your home garden
1. Me on speed dial πand attend my virtual training sessions.
2. Ceramic or plastic pots (must have holes underneath)
3. Soil (funny enough you can buy top soil)
1. Me on speed dial πand attend my virtual training sessions.
2. Ceramic or plastic pots (must have holes underneath)
3. Soil (funny enough you can buy top soil)
4. Plant food
- For gardens you donβt need inorganic fertilizers, let try be more ORGANIC!
β You will need to buy compost, and you can get it from the shops like Checkers.
- Plant comfrey which is a natural NPK fertilizer for topdressing your crops in a month after planting.
- For gardens you donβt need inorganic fertilizers, let try be more ORGANIC!
β You will need to buy compost, and you can get it from the shops like Checkers.
- Plant comfrey which is a natural NPK fertilizer for topdressing your crops in a month after planting.
5. Seeds ( check them on livingseeds or seedsforafrica or checkers)
6. Seedlings (check in with @ApSoweto based in Soweto, or any seedlings nursery close to you)
7. Tools - Watering Can, fork, spade, twines, hangers
6. Seedlings (check in with @ApSoweto based in Soweto, or any seedlings nursery close to you)
7. Tools - Watering Can, fork, spade, twines, hangers
8. Pest control
8.1 Use home made pest remedies : chillie with garlic water, sunlight liquid or neem oil βneem is very strong and wrong dosage will burn your crops.
8.2 Herbs are biological control for pests. So intercrop them with your crops for best results.
8.1 Use home made pest remedies : chillie with garlic water, sunlight liquid or neem oil βneem is very strong and wrong dosage will burn your crops.
8.2 Herbs are biological control for pests. So intercrop them with your crops for best results.
8.3 Ladybug The little lion π
- Believe it or not, ladybug is carnivores and eats other insects like Aphids
-If you see it in your garden it is a blessing
8.4 Ants
- Aphids produce a sugary food for the ants, in exchange, ants care for and protect the aphids from predators.
- Believe it or not, ladybug is carnivores and eats other insects like Aphids
-If you see it in your garden it is a blessing
8.4 Ants
- Aphids produce a sugary food for the ants, in exchange, ants care for and protect the aphids from predators.
9. Best times to plant your winter crops
9.1 May
β Beetroot, garlic, spring onions, onions, cauliflower, celery, Chinese cabbage, baby spinach
9.2 June
β Carrots, turnips, onions, mint, parsley, Chinese cabbage, radish
9.3 July
β Microgreens, citrus, cabbage, swisschard, peas
9.1 May
β Beetroot, garlic, spring onions, onions, cauliflower, celery, Chinese cabbage, baby spinach
9.2 June
β Carrots, turnips, onions, mint, parsley, Chinese cabbage, radish
9.3 July
β Microgreens, citrus, cabbage, swisschard, peas
9.4 August
β Peppers, carrots, beetroot, dill, onion, spring onion, microgreens, lettuce, spinach
Additional info
-Make sure your plant get at least 4-6hrs of sunshine
-Water them at least 3-4times per week
- Invite me over for Sunday meal when its harvesting season
The End!
β Peppers, carrots, beetroot, dill, onion, spring onion, microgreens, lettuce, spinach
Additional info
-Make sure your plant get at least 4-6hrs of sunshine
-Water them at least 3-4times per week
- Invite me over for Sunday meal when its harvesting season
The End!
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