Not all summer residents can boast of a large area of their country plot.
However, experienced gardeners manage to harvest a rich harvest even in small beds.
Moreover, the amount of fruits collected may be greater than that of a summer resident who owns a large plot of land.
What is the secret of high yields of garden crops on a small area? You just need to follow five rules.
Improve the condition of the soil
If the plot is small, then beds have to be made even on less than fertile soil.
In order to make the soil more suitable for growing plants, it is necessary to periodically loosen it and also add “organic matter”.
If the soil is too dense, then sand or unburned wood remains should be added. If the soil, on the contrary, is too loose, then peat and humus should be added.
Make the beds high
The significant height of the beds guarantees normal warming of the soil.
In addition, moisture flow is simplified and the risk of weeds appearing is reduced.
Thus, a summer resident who makes high beds gets the opportunity to collect a bountiful harvest even in a small area.
Do not plant too densely
Lack of space in a country plot is not a reason to thicken plantings: this approach can lead to the fact that not a single plant will receive a sufficient amount of nutrients.
There is no point in saving space by making dense plantings. There should be a significant distance between the sprouts.
Combine plantings
Several garden crops can be grown in one bed.
The main thing is to make sure that the neighboring plants will have a positive effect on each other. For example, cucumbers and legumes will be excellent "neighbors".
Crop rotation
Also, don't forget about crop rotation. You need to remember what plant was grown in a particular bed in the last summer cottage season.
This information should be taken into account when choosing a new garden crop. For example, tomatoes grow well in the place of cucumbers, cabbage or onions.
