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RE: I think I've gone sprouting mad! V3 seed-sprouting device is born... 🌱
That looks and sounds easy to do. I might try this. Plants that used to grow well doesn't grow well anymore here in our yard. This would be a good alternative.
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A tip: Not many know this, the nutrients/minerals most plants take out of the ground should not be replaced by any kind of fertilizer. What you need is to plant a good crop of beans (any kind, I think). When you have harvested your crop of beans, dig the plants back onto the soil.
While the beans are growing, they are returning into the soil what is missing, and by turning them into compost (in a way) you are adding even more goodness to your soil. Do this on a regular basis and you'll find your soil returning to better days again.
As for the USA ( @samstonehill ) did you know that it is estimated that the land in the USA has, as an average, only about 2 inches of top soil? We spent thousands of years learning how to farm, feed ourselves, while looking after our soil. Then the corporations took over and they discarded all experience has taught us, because those are not what are considered (in the short-term) cost-effective systems.
Great tip! Makes total sense. Though I wonder why beans specifically?
I saw a guy on YouTube who just buries his organic waste directly back into the garden. No need to waste time making compost. Looked to be very effective.
So many things to say about US farming! Ultimately it ain't looking good for them.
Thanks for the tip @arthur.grafo. That makes total sense. We usually just burn it before but now we pile it up to where we compost things.
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All year round, this is the simplest way to get nutrition.
Now get to it... looking forward to seeing your results ;)