The monsoon season is the way nature fills the earth with urgently needed water and cools down the relentless summer heat. The soft drizzle, the earthy fragrance of wet soil and the green feel the feeling that the world breathes again.
Imagine you step barefoot on a wet terrace, rain clouds over us, your fingers deep in the floor and sowing seeds that will soon feed your home. This refreshing climate, paired with consistent rainfall and enriched soil, does it at the perfect time to found a vegetable garden.
Regardless of whether you plant in a garden, on your balcony or even in repeated pots on the window, Monsungärtner offers joy at every level.
From basil and coriander to tomatoes and chili peppers, the moisture of the season is useful, you can grow your own herbs, vegetables and leafy vegetables.
Here you will find everything you need to know to start your monsung species.
Ideal weather conditions for stable plant growth
The monsoon time provides regular and gentle rain showers, which consistently keep the soil moist, which reduces the need for daily irrigation and maintaining their time and effort. The temperatures during this time are moderate and typically range between 20 ° C to 30 ° C, which is ideal for the germination of most vegetable seeds and supports healthy vegetative growth.
High humidity levels during the monsoon also help with nutrient absorption and help plants to keep their fear. However, it is important to confirm that the garden has proper drainage, since standing water can lead to root rot and fungal diseases. You can prevent waterlogging by installing increased beds or ensuring that your containers have drainel holes.
In addition, the diffuse sunlight in cloudy days ensures gently light and prevents the burning and can still be efficient.
Preparation of your soil for monsoon plants
Monsun rain soften hard and compacted soil and make it easier to work with it. This is an excellent time to promote the soil to the facilitating of the soil or to better root and drainage. Integrate organic substance such as well changed compost, farm or leaf shape to improve the texture and nutrient content of the soil.
Compost interrupts faster in the moist monsoon conditions and releases necessary nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium that are required for plant growth. You can also consider to add natural soil amplifiers such as bone flour or neemic cake for additional nutrition and pest resistance.
Test the soil drainage before planting by diging a small hole and filling with water. If the water flows off within two to four hours, the floor is well rejected and suitable for planting. Mix coarse sand or cocopeat with heavy tone floors to improve ventilation and drainage.
Best vegetables and herbs to grow during the monsoon
Certain cultures grow in the cool and moist conditions of the monsoon, which is ideally increasing for your kitchen garden:
- Leaf vegetables: Spinach (Palak), Bockshorn clover (Methi), Amaranth and coriander thrive during the monsoon due to the moisture and moderate temperatures. They grow quickly and can be harvested several times.
- Root vegetables: Radishes and carrots grow well in soft ground. Choose short or round carrots from carrots to meet heavier soils.
- Legumes: French beans, cluster beans (Guar) and peas work well with sufficient moisture and can enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen.
- Fruit vegetable: Tomatoes and chillis benefit from monsoon rain, but require good drainage and some sunlight. It is recommended to start this by healthy seedlings as from healthy seedlings and not of seeds.
- Herbs: Like basil (Tulsi) and Dill grow this season and can be grown in addition to vegetables for additional taste and pest control.
Step-by-step instructions for starting your Monsungartengarten
- Choose the right place: Strive for a place every day where indirect or filtered sunlight are received for four to six hours. Avoid low -lying areas that are susceptible to water logs.
- Prepare the floor: Loosen the floor to a depth of six to eight inches. Add two to three inch organic compost and mix well to enrich the floor.
- Sow the seeds or transplant seeds: Follow the instructions for the seed package at the sowing depth and at a distance. With seedlings such as tomatoes or chili peppers, carefully transplant to avoid the roots.
- Water with attention: Use natural precipitation mainly, but monitor the soil moisture after heavy showers. If necessary, remove excess water to avoid the suffocation of roots.
- Mulch your garden: Apply a layer of organic mulch like dried leaves or straw around plants to maintain moisture, regulate the floor temperature and suppress weeds.
- Monitor pests and diseases: The monsoon can encourage pests such as aphids and fungal infections such as mildew. Use natural remedies such as neem oil sprays or homemade garlic chilli sprays and get good air circulation around plants.
- Regular harvest: Harvest leafy vegetables often to promote new growth. Choose vegetables such as beans and radishes when they are young and tender for the best taste.
The more comprehensive advantages of growing a kitchen garden in the Monsun
Starting a kitchen garden during the monsoon provides more than just fresh vegetables. It is a sustainable practice that reduces the dependence on packaged products, minimizes plastic waste and lowers its CO2 footprint.
In addition, breeding your own food guarantees chemical -free and nutritious products right on your doorstep and guarantees you and your family better health. The MONSUN is the invitation of nature to connect to the earth again and to hug a greener and healthier lifestyle.
Published by Saumya Singh