The secret to growing nutrient dense food? Focus on the health of your soil. Growing the most nutritious food possible is the goal.
Approximately two-thirds of Australia’s agricultural land is grappling with issues such as acidification, contamination, nutrient and organic matter depletion, and salinisation. The solution? Care for your own.
My top tips?
- Think about what the microbes in your soil needs and do that
- Mulch to stop them getting too hot
- Make sure the soil doesn’t dry out
- Keep beds covered with plant material as much as possible
- Feed the soil regularly.