Successful Micro-Farming

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You’ll be hard pushed to find people that aren’t interested in some way about growing their own crops. It might be for financial reasons, it might be to learn something new, or potentially it might be because they are eco-conscious. There are very few reasons that aren’t great for considering starting your micro-farming journey. 

So, if you are ready to embark on the exciting micro-farming world, then here are some tips for you. 

Commit To 15

Of course, the more time you spend doing something, the better you get at it. However, if you are committing too much time, it might end up feeling like far too much across the board. Overwhelm can arrive and never leave. So, all you have to do is commit 15 minutes each day to your crops. You might be surprised how much repotting, weeding, tilling, and watering you can get done in those 15 minutes. And, you’ll be desperate to get back for the next day. 

Love It, Plant It

There is a saying that if you love to eat it, you should learn to cook it. Apply the same principle here. If you love to eat it, then learn to grow it. This means that you will never (hopefully) have a shortage of blueberries or onions ever again. Try to research which veggies on your list also work well with the climate. This will give you an even better chance are growing things well. 

Consider Environment

You have to consider the local wildlife in the area when you are growing crops. Even if it is a patch of carrots and some broccoli. Each new addition adds something new to the ecosystem. Try to contribute in the right way.

Perennials

Sure it is nice to grow some fruits and veggies that are a flash in the pan. Here in June and go in September. So, think about perennials. These beautiful, tasty, lightwork plants are the gifts that keep on giving. Strawberries, herbs, nut trees, berry bushes, and even asparagus will come back year on year. So if you want to have some of the gardens that are low maintenance, then these will give you that. 

Start Small

Yes, it is called a micro-farm. But that doesn’t mean people start as small as they should. And while you should always look at ways to expand in your farming, what broadacre farming practices are, how you can be an eco-friendly farmer, and even look for bigger plots...You should also pay keen attention to how much skill you currently have. Don’t set the bar so high for yourself. Think of it more like this:

  • You want to grow 4 different vegetables 

  • You want to have a healthy herb patch

  • You’d like a fruit-bearing bush

In your first year. The aim is low and achievable, and anything you manage to grow and eat beyond those small requirements is a huge bonus. 

Bee Friendly

You should look to encourage pollinators into your garden as much as possible. So mix in some pansies and other plants that complement vegetable patches.