This past weeks in sustainable agriculture we got our beds ready for planting. The first step in was to double dig, which aerates the soil and helps grow better crops. The process of double digging was very easy we removed a section of dirt of the end of the bed and moved it to the other end. We then aerate the space where we took out the dirt using a spading fork which created more air pockets which allowed the water to be absorbed by the soil and the roots can now grow easier. After this was done we used fertilizer to make sure the soil is fertility and can grow nutritious crops and more healthier crops, the fertilizer also contains plant nutrients such as phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium.
-Camilo
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