Here are some pictures of my beetroot plants. I decided to try beetroot for its nutritional value. This is info I found on some articles that I read online. Once again, went through many sites to see how to grow them.
When I bought the seeds I just had a look at whether it needed sun or shade. I went on trying both and planted them in 2 different locations in the garden, full sun and semi-shade. They grew bigger in full sun with plenty of watering. I don't believe mine grew as big as they could, but I am currently busy growing more because they are easy to grow, and it's a vegetable that I would always want in my kitchen. You can decide on what you want to start with by considering, for example, what it is you always buy in stores, or which would be easy to grow. Just a simple thing as searching for ideas on what was easy to grow made me search for superfoods. I then tried to find the biggest list for both of them. From those two lists I looked at vegetables, fruits and herbs that I would like to eat. Also knowing where to find the seeds the seeds.Yes, it was something like that and I just went for it.
On the other hand, I did have a pest problem.The leaves were always chewed on, and I just got over making organic pesticide. So I looked at companion gardening. I grew marigolds around them thinking that, if many sites talk about how marigolds are a great repellent, it might stand a better chance.Other sites also mentions herbs. The marigolds lured to many snails but also other beneficial bugs. So for me the best thing was to plant herbs all over the garden. After I harvested the beetroot I realised that I didn't even need the beetroot leaves. Even though some people do. I stopped worrying about the bugs. I just kept on planting and tried to find the most efficient ways to grow food and save seeds without any pesticides. If you like to spend money then go for it, but I bet there is a great chance that you would not use it.
Some people get very technical, and it might seem like too much effort for most people, but we could save so much just by trying to be a little bit greener, and encourage others, if they are the slightest interested, to try the same. If you love it plant it, if you don't, try something else.Ok, enough about my ideas. Start creating your own ideas.Whatever they are. Beetroot for the win. They're easy to grow, and great for you. . Have an awesome day.
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