# Garden Plant Organic: How to Start

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/04/garden-plant-organic-how-to-start-2022/
- Published: 2022-04-13T07:41:06-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

Let’s really talk garden plant organic. In an age where hyper-production is taking
over every [industry](https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/04/organic-market-stemilt-growers-making-moves/).
All which influences the quality of the product. Especially since it is always valuable.
Moreover when you can have something that is homemade. Growing your own [garden to plant organic](https://greenlivingguy.com/2024/04/organic-gardening-success-strategies/)
vegetables or fruit. For it is definitely healthier as you pay much more attention
to it than a huge farm could ever do and you use much less (preferably not any) 
chemicals, so eventually you have a product that you can eat with gusto. Not to 
mention the feeling of pride when you hold something you have helped grow from a
little seed.

However, [starting](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/06/creating-a-sustainable-garden-for-your-home/)
an organic, eco-friendly garden is not an easy task. There has to be a certain amount
of dedication. For that’s including your time,[ energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/08/10-largest-wind-project-development-2022/),
and money. Nevertheless, it will pay off. If you do it right, you will have something
of great quality. All which will do you good, whether you do it for personal use
or for sale.

Let’s talk a bit about some of the main steps to starting your own organic garden
now.

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## Find the perfect site

First of all, try to find a location that has at least six to eight hours of sunlight
per day. This is especially important if you grow a lot of fruiting plants, such
as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, or melons. These will always need a lot of sun 
to grow well. But, if your lot is shadier, some other plants will still grow very
well, like lettuce, kale, and lots of herbs. They need around three hours of sunlight
or more, to successfully grow.

When you choose your garden plant organic location, be sure to stay away from large
trees. Especially ones which have big roots. That can damage your garden by stealing
water and nutrients from your plants.

Of course, it would be good if your water source is close since your [garden planted is organic](https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/07/organic-soil-farming-water-solving-water-issues-in-agriculture/).
That’s so it needs to be watered very frequently.

## Garden plant organic soil is important

When starting your organic, eco-friendly garden, it would be best if you also use
healthy, organic soil. This soil has some of the most important things that provide
organic matter, which are manure, peat moss, and compost. This contains decayed 
microorganisms of previous plants; therefore, the mentioned microorganisms will 
supply your plants with a lot of needed nutrients.

You can even make your own compost pile by putting the organic matter in a container
where it will decompose. Of course, you can also buy it in bulk for a large garden
or buy it in bags at any garden center or home improvement store.

## Protect your garden from critters and pests

When you establish your [garden and start growing your chosen plants](https://greenlivingguy.com/2024/07/plant-a-garden-tips-for-sustainable-practices/),
you need to think about “outsiders” that could damage, destroy, or just eat them
all.

First of all, there are a lot of smaller and bigger animals that absolutely love
eating plants, especially some fine, organic ones. Therefore, you need to protect
your garden with strong [chain wire fencing](https://www.longainfencing.com.au/our-product/chain-wire-fence/)
that will keep your pets or wild animals out and your precious organic fruit or 
vegetables safe and sound. It’s one thing if you give your rabbit a few carrots,
but letting him pillage the whole lot is a whole other ball game.

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When you’ve made sure bigger animals are out of it, the garden still needs to be
protected from germs and weeds. You can definitely reduce the weeds by spreading
a layer of mulch onto your soil. This makes a firm barrier that stops weeds from
getting sunlight and germs from developing. This will also prevent fungal spores
from appearing on the leaves.

## Be careful when you buy seedlings

When you look to buy seedlings, be sure to choose plants that have a healthy color,
with no yellow leaves. Also, always avoid droopy leaves. If you are buying transplants,
then gently tap the whole plant out of its pot, to see if the roots are white and
well-developed. Moreover, if you can’t avoid plants with already developed buds,
pinch them off before you plant, to make sure the [energy of the plant](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/09/burundi-solar-energy-plant-fuels-energy-independence/)
is focused on developing new roots.

If you follow these pieces of advice, you’re all set. Be sure to let us taste the
wonderful product you grow and enjoy the healthy meals of your own!

**_Author: Diana Smith_**

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