Where it is realized
1 - On-farm
Summary description of agroecological practice
Raised beds constructed with old planks, filled with compost and manure.
Type of agroecological practice
vegetable growing
Implementing the practice
Starting from old pasture, we placed a double layer of old carton cardboard on top of the turf, constructed boxes (without base) about 2.5m long, 80cm wide and 40cm tall and filled them with compost and manure. Used for intensive vegetable production ( carrots, parsnips, beetroot, asparagus, lettuce, zucini, .... anything!)
Why you use and what you expect from this practice?
Better production, easier weed control, more resilience to dry weather
Land size
20.0 m2
Substitution of less ecological alternative
1 - Yes
Details
Direct planting in cultivated land