Describe Organic?

[jstr11]

I have never ever heard a clear definition of organic even though I consider myself an organic gardener.I know the "no pesticides, fungacides,yatayataya". But are there some clear rules to follow?

[jstr11]

I guess I should have just looked at the article on organic gardening. lol.

jstr:)

[Newt]

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Newt

[wilford]

"Organic farming is a form of agriculture which avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, plant growth regulators, and livestock feed additives. As far as possible organic farmers rely on crop rotation, crop residues, animal manures and mechanical cultivation to maintain soil productivity and tilth, to supply plant nutrients, and to control weeds, insects and other pests."

"According to the international organic farming organisation IFOAM : The role of organic agriculture, whether in farming, processing, distribution, or consumption, is to sustain and enhance the health of ecosystems and organisms from the smallest in the soil to human beings."

"Organic farming is also associated with support for principles beyond cultural practices, such as fair trade and environmental stewardship, although this does not apply to all organic farms and farmers."

[Newt]

Hi Wilford,

Some great info, but when you quote from another site, it's best to include the links to those sites you've quoted.

Newt

[jstr11]

Thanks for the reply, I didn't check back after I saw the organic gardening section.

Jstr:)

[Natural Cat]

Organic: to grow without pesticide,use of natural compost or pre-package natural fertilizer/ compost tea.

The use of helpful insects for pest control like ladybugs/lacewings/mantis and/or aromatherapy oils which when mixed together and then sprayed on plants help to further reduce harmfull bugs.

Reel mowers or battery operated version for a healthy lawn without use of ( expensive gas) and negative emissions.

[SarahJ]

Just my personal thoughts on how to describe organic at least in relationship to gardening is that organic is the method of enhancing the natural processes found in the garden. Basically just using our know how and ingenuity to help Mother Nature do her thing better.

[lilypotter]

The short answer is that organic gardening means not using synthetic products, including pesticides and fertilizers. Ideally, organic gardening replenishes the resources as it makes use of them. Like feeding depleted soil with composted plants, or planting legumes to add nitrogen to an area that had been planted with heavy feeder. The bigger picture involves working in cooperation with nature, viewing your garden as a small part of all the natural system.

[wallance]

hi im wallance. i am new here. i would like to bring out the advantages of inorganic pest control 1)Nutrients are absorbed by the plants immediately – When you add inorganic fertilizer to your potting soil the nutrients are available for the plants immediately because they don’t have to be broken down.
2)Plants get the exact amount of nutrients they need every time – Because inorganic fertilizers are broken down to the basic elements of Phosphorous, Nitrogen, and Potassium it’s easy to give a plant exactly the element that it needs in order to be healthy.
3)buying inorganic fertilizers will be a lot cheaper than buying specially packaged organic fertilizers.
Nutrients are absorbed by the plants immediately – When you add inorganic fertilizer to your potting soil the nutrients are available for the plants immediately because they don’t have to be broken down. When you’re using organic fertilizers the fertilizer needs to be broken down and the nutrients absorbed into the soil before the plant can benefit from the nutrients. If you have a plant that is sick and in desperate need of some nutrients then an inorganic fertilizer might save that plant.

The most part, inorganic fertilizers are cheap to buy and quick to use.
Plants get the exact amount of nutrients they need every time – Because inorganic fertilizers are broken down to the basic elements of Phosphorous, Nitrogen, and Potassium it’s easy to give a plant exactly the element that it needs in order to be healthy. Using inorganic fertilizers also makes it possible to add nutrients to the soil in the exact right amounts to create a neutral soil that is capable of supporting many different types of plants.