08/18/2014
http://www.footpathnc.org/blog/2014/6/2/biointensive-farming-and-double-digging www.footpathnc.org/blog
Over the last 30 years, John Jeavons of Ecology Action has helped to
popularize the biointensive and double digging farming technique for
growing vegetables. This technique produces maximum yields from a minimum
area. It simultaneously improves and maintains the fertility of the soil
through organic compost without the use of potentially harmful and
expensive chemicals. The method uses less water, land, machinery, and
fertilizer than conventional agricultural methods, but requires more human
labor in the short-run. Soil is able to maintain aeration for plant
respiration in raised beds as soil is not compacted by walking or
machinery, and in subsequent seasons the soil can be quickly tilled (U-bar
digger/broadfork).
Information can be gleaned from this website and links below:
http://www.johnjeavons.info
Below is a very abbreviated and interpreted concept summary of the
bio-intensive technique that can be used to enhance your backyard garden or
mini-
