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Lasagna Gardening
Shawn BeltGreen Corps Farm Manager
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Lasagna Gardening is the production of growing beds using a layering technique that includes straw, fresh organic material, a soil amendment of your choice (leaf hummus), and topsoil. Finished lasagna beds are nutrient-rich environments for annual and perennial plantings. Think of lasagna gardening as composting in beds.
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A good lasagna bed will have these layers
Leaf Hummus
Fresh Organic Material
Straw
Leaf Hummus
Fresh Organic Material
Straw
Topsoil
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1. Mark Out Area
3.5 Feet
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2. Lay Cardboard (if needed)
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3. Lay Straw- 12 inches
Straw
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4. Lay Organic Material- 6 inches
Straw
Fresh Organic Material
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5. Lay Leaf Hummus-8 inches
Straw
Fresh Organic Material
Leaf Hummus
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6. Add Natural Fertilizer inprescribed amounts
Re-Vita Compost PlusA 100% natural, composted fertilizer of poultry manure, kelp, and humate, Re-Vita Compost Plus is one of the most complete fertilizers available. Contains a balanced source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash in a slow release form which feeds the plant throughout the season. The addition of kelp and humateprovides a complex of trace minerals and bio-stimulants easily assimilated by plants. These substances enhance germination, root growth and overall health of the plant. Re-Vita improves structure, water holding capacity and aeration of the soil. It also revitalizes the biological activity in the soil. Re-Vita is in a uniform, granular form which is easy to use. Excellent for gardens, flowers, shrubs, trees, and field crops. For gardens apply 5 lbs. per 100 row ft. or 2 lbs. per 100 sq. ft.
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7. Lay Straw- 6 inches
Straw
Fresh Organic Material
Leaf Hummus
Straw
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8. Lay Organic Material- 6 inches
Straw
Fresh Organic Material
Leaf Hummus
Straw
Fresh Organic Material
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9. Lay Leaf Hummus-6 inches
Straw
Fresh Organic Material
Leaf Hummus
Straw
Fresh Organic Material
Leaf Hummus
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10. Lay Topsoil- 6-8 inches
Straw
Fresh Organic Material
Leaf Hummus
Straw
Fresh Organic Material
Leaf Hummus
Topsoil
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11. Add worms
Straw
Fresh Organic Material
Leaf Hummus
Straw
Fresh Organic Material
Leaf Hummus
Topsoil
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12. Grow Amazing Plants