Soil organic matter is the foundation of healthy, fertile soils, supporting sustainable nutrient cycling, biodiversity, and improved soil structure. Without it, soils become barren, leading to erosion ...
Organic matter can tie up important nutrients ... while feeding nutrients back to the seedbed.” Farmers focusing on soil health should limit or minimize disturbance of soil, Hora says.
Plants that can be grown in a cold frame, polytunnel, greenhouse, or heated propagator in January include microgreens, chillies, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes and sweet peas. Chillies are particularly ...