You might not realise it, but there are many vegetables you can grow by yourself in your garden or allotment. You might be the type of person who loves eating organic food, but buying organic food from the supermarket tends to be more expensive than purchasing their counterparts. That means you have an opportunity to save some money by growing your own food, and doing so will also help you to become self-sustaining. You’ll certainly feel proud of yourself the next time you make a lovely roast dinner using all home-grown vegetables.

Some of the vegetables that can be grown in your allotment include:

• Beetroot
• Carrots
• Beans
• Brussels sprouts
• Cauliflowers
• Sweet potatoes
• Herbs
• And many more

Some vegetables grow best at certain times of year, but it’s certainly possible to constantly grow vegetables in any month if your aim is to become self-sustaining or even supplement your income by selling them to markets.

However, you won’t be able to use any GMO products if you want your vegetables to be organically grown, and that might make you think that it will be extremely difficult to ensure success. However, Carbon Gold’s GroChar soil improver range of products are completely organic and manufactured using a natural process.

What is Organic Soil Improver?

This organic soil improver is made up of biochar (90 percent) and activated seaweed, worm casts and mycorrhizal fungi. Basically, it changes the structure of your soil to make it better retain moisture and fill it with vital nutrients that are necessary to promote healthy plant growth.

It also turns your soil into the perfect habitat for beneficial microorganisms that promote plant productivity. In addition, due to the fact that it helps your soil to retain moisture, you won’t need to water your plants as often, which could save you both time and money off your utility bills.

The product doesn’t break down in soil which means it’s long-lasting, and that also makes it a cost-effective way to improve the quality of your soil. If you’ve tried to grow vegetables before without adding anything extra to the soil, you might already be aware of how easy it is to stump the growth of vegetables and have disappointing results when it comes to harvest.

How do You Use Soil Improver?

The recommended way to use organic soil improver is to mix it in with your compost, usually at a weight of 10 percent when compared to the compost. You should make sure you mix thoroughly as to ensure the soil improver is evenly distributed. You will no doubt start to notice positive results very quickly, but you will certainly realise its many benefits after years of use.

We all need an activity to keep us occupied when we have free time, and that’s just one reason why many people choose to grow vegetables in their allotment. Aside from the fact that it can be great fun, it also means you’ll be able to grow your own delicious food and lead a more economical life.