Organic Farming: A Beginner's Guide for Sri Lankan Gardeners

Why Go Organic?

Organic farming avoids synthetic chemicals, focusing instead on natural inputs and sustainable practices. It's better for soil health, water quality, biodiversity and human health. Organic produce commands premium prices in Sri Lankan markets.

Composting Basics

Composting transforms kitchen and garden waste into valuable plant food. Layer green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Keep moist and turn regularly. Ready compost smells earthy and looks dark and crumbly.

Natural Pest Control

Use neem-based sprays, companion planting, physical barriers and beneficial insects to manage pests organically. Yellow sticky traps for whiteflies, pheromone traps for fruit flies.

Bio Fertilizers

Products like Trichoderma, Pseudomonas and Rhizobium bacteria enhance nutrient availability, promote root growth and suppress diseases. These biological allies are the cornerstone of organic soil management.