Why your summer harvest might be sabotaging next year's garden
It is easy to get distracted by a bountiful tomato harvest, but neglecting your soil after the summer crops are gone can trigger a negative knock-on effect for the following season. Learn how a simple planting grid system can protect your soil health and ensure food abundance through the winter.
The mistake often occurs when gardeners focus solely on the immediate rewards of summer crops. This oversight can compromise soil health and reduce the amount of fresh food available during the coldest months. To prevent this, the video suggests implementing a planting grid system around summer crops.
The video also provides a guide for what to sow undercover in September to maintain productivity in a coldframe or polytunnel. Recommended crops include varieties such as coriander, chard, kale, spinach, and peas, as well as more delicate options like winter lettuce and the slightly riskier beetroot.
Source: The Biggest Undercover Growing Mistake (And How to Fix It)
