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Organic growing looks at the interrelationships of all living organisms and works in concert with the cycles of nature. Organic growing avoids the use of:
synthetic fertilizers
synthetic pesticides
Instead, organic growing keeps the soil and environment healthy by using composting, and green manures, as well as natural methods of pest and insect control.
An organic garden is free from toxic chemicals, which means that the produce is free also. Your fruits and vegetables will not have a chemical residue, which if not washed off thoroughly, will enter your body. Organic produce has also been shown to have a higher vitamin and mineral content than those grown with the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides.
Taste While many organic fruits and vegetables will not have the uniform look of those you purchase in a super market, they will have superior taste. A virtual explosion of flavor that bears little resemblance to the taste of commercially raised produce.
The Environment Since organic gardeners use no chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers, none of these chemicals can run off and find their way into the water supply. Another benefit of this lack of chemical run-off is that small animals, birds, and beneficial insects are not harmed by chemical use. Because organic gardeners are continually building up their soil with organic matter, there is less erosion of topsoil leading to general erosion, which can impact an entire area. By putting organic waste into compost, you are helping relieve landfills since the waste would otherwise be taking up space there.
Conventional farming methods increase harvests for the first few seasons, but then the soil becomes depleted. Synthetic fertilisers replace macronutrients, but trace minerals are not replaced; pesticides kill good microorganisms - necessary to maintain soil health - along with the bad. Gradually, the soil structure is broken down. Organic methods restore soil health by adding compost and manure and creating a healthy balance of nutrients.