Brix is a simple but powerful measure of how well a plant is functioning. Brix gives insight into photosynthesis, nutrient uptake and overall plant health. Higher Brix is achieved through healthy soil systems that support consistent root function, biology and balanced nutrition.
Buying open pollinated, no chemical treatment, bio dynamic seeds is ‘the best option’ for starting your thriving vegetable garden. We have chosen Eden Seeds as they are a great Australian company with an ethos we align with. They stock both Organic and no chemical treatment, Bio dynamic seeds and we try to stock a good range of both.
Some us can get gardening bored by beginning of March. We want to play but know it's to early. There are a number of things you can be doing to get your vegetable patch up to scratch so when the ‘autumn' weather starts you’ll be ready.
I know the current trend is growing fruit and vegetables from scraps. I would never recommend growing anything from scraps or seeds from fruit and vegetables you buy from the shops. .
Green manure crops are crops grown not to be harvested but instead to be incorporated into the soil before they reach maturity to contribute to the health of the soil.