Elaboración de cama de almacigo - técnica del doble excavado
How to Prepare a Good Seedbed for Vegetable Cultivation
Introduction to Seedbed Preparation
- Jorge Olabarría introduces the topic of preparing a seedbed for vegetable cultivation using the double digging method.
- The seedbed is defined as the chosen area in the garden for germinating vegetable seeds.
Materials Needed
- Essential tools include:
- A shovel
- A rake
- A pickaxe
- A hoe
- Additional materials required are dry leaves for soil enrichment and cow manure.
Steps in Preparing the Seedbed
Defining Dimensions and Initial Digging
- The recommended dimensions for the seedbed are typically 1 meter by 10 meters.
- The first step involves removing the top layer of soil, approximately 30 cm deep, using a shovel.
Further Soil Preparation
- After removing the first layer, use a pickaxe to loosen another 30 cm of soil without removing it.
- Place a layer of dry leaves on top of this loosened soil to add nutrients.
Finalizing Soil Layers and Nutrient Addition
- Cover the dry leaves with the previously removed topsoil using a shovel.
- Apply a thin layer of cow manure on top to enhance nutrient content and moisture retention.
Mixing Manure with Soil
- It is crucial to mix the cow manure into the top 10 cm of soil with a rake, ensuring proper nutrient distribution and moisture retention.