00:0010 myths about organic gardening you shouldn't believe.
00:04Thinking fresh compost never needs topping up.
00:08Soil microbes deplete nutrients, so top dress half to one inch compost seasonally
00:12and soil test to prevent deficiencies and yellowing leaves.
00:17Assuming natural automatically means harmless.
00:21Natural products can harm beneficials, so research modes, test small areas,
00:26and time applications to protect pollinators and allies.
00:30Believing organic means zero pest control.
00:33Organic systems permit selective agents like Bacillus thuringiensis, pyrethrin, and sulfur.
00:40Apply thoughtfully to spare predators and enhance resilience.
00:44Thinking mulch and compost alone guarantee bountiful yields.
00:48Excess compost can smother roots.
00:51Use thin layers, incorporate lightly, and supplement with targeted organic fertilizers for balance.
00:58Underestimating the need for additional fertilizers.
01:02Fast-growing crops outpace compost, so monitor symptoms and side dress with compatible organic fertilizers for timely, tailored nutrition.
01:12Skipping crop rotation because of small space.
01:15Rotate plant families annually, even in one bed, to disrupt pests and reduce soil-borne diseases like blight.
01:23Expecting an organic garden to be maintenance-free.
01:26Organic success requires regular weeding, pruning, and scouting.
01:30Early intervention keeps problems manageable and plants vigorous.
01:35Hoping one magic amendment solves every problem.
01:39No single amendment fixes everything.
01:41So run soil tests and combine organic matter, minerals, and pH adjustments as needed.
01:47Assuming organic produce always costs more.
01:51Costs drop with seed-saving, homemade compost, and beneficial plantings.
01:57Healthier soils reduce inputs and improve long-term yields.
02:01Believing organic methods can't match conventional yields.
02:04With balanced fertility, rotation, and integrated pest management organic systems rival conventional yields,
02:11improving over time as soil biology matures.
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