A spring start for your garden: Interesting facts and recommendations from the world of growing

With the arrival of spring, the growing season begins. For gardeners, growers and natural garden enthusiasts, it is a key period for soil preparation, sowing and supporting biodiversity. We bring you some interesting facts and recommendations that will help you better understand natural processes and effectively use the potential of your garden.

🌱 1. Germination and dormancy:

Seeds are waiting for the right impulse

After ripening, the seeds of some plants enter a period of dormancy, a period of rest that prevents their premature germination. They are only activated when specific conditions are met, such as humidity, temperature, or light.

An extreme example is the seeds of the Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), which have been proven to germinate even after more than a thousand years.

However, in normal conditions, it is advisable to follow the recommended sowing calendar - for example, for herbs and early vegetables, March to April is the ideal time for sowing at home or in a greenhouse.

🐝 2. Support for pollinators:

Honey plants as a key factor of biodiversity

The spring months are challenging for pollinating insects – after the winter period they are looking for the first sources of pollen and nectar. Planting honey and pollen-bearing plants such as marigold, greater watercress, sage, thyme or comfrey significantly increases the ecological value of the garden.

Supporting pollinators is not just a matter of aesthetics – it is a key ecosystem service that directly affects the yield of fruit trees, vegetables and herbs.

🌿 3. Mulching:

Soil protection and optimization of the moisture regime

Mulching is an agrotechnical measure that brings a number of benefits - it reduces water evaporation from the soil, suppresses weed growth, stabilizes soil temperature and, through gradual decomposition, enriches the soil profile with organic matter.

Straw, wood chips, bark, leaves or freshly cut grass (depending on the amount and decomposition) can be used as mulch. In natural gardens, mulch also has aesthetic and ecological significance - it protects soil microorganisms and supports healthy soil fauna.

🍀 4. Four-leaf clover:

Genetic variation of common clover

Four-leaf clovers are the result of a genetic mutation in the creeping clover (Trifolium repens). The probability of their occurrence ranges between 1:5,000 and 1:10,000, depending on the habitat and variety.

Although they are primarily associated with the symbolism of happiness, from a genetic perspective they are an interesting phenomenon that may be an indicator of certain stress factors in the environment.

Spring is the ideal time not only for sowing, but also for active soil care, supporting beneficial organisms and setting the basic principles of organic farming. A conscious approach to the landscape begins right in the small garden or balcony - and the right choice of seeds is the first step.