Mitlider beds: pros and cons and how to do it yourself

The technology of growing plants in household plots has many examples of original solutions that give good results. For example, gardeners have heard about Mitlider beds, which are distinguished by ease of care and productivity. Consider the features of the garden according to Mitlider, the advantages and disadvantages of technology, how to create beds with your own hands and what mistakes to avoid.

What is a Mitlider vegetable garden

The author of the method is Doctor of Agricultural Sciences Dkeikob Mitlider. Its uniqueness lies in creating conditions for plants under which they can produce high yields under different soil, weather and climatic conditions.

The essence of the method is to eliminate competition between cultures. All plants must be provided with enough light, food, water, space, which will ensure the development and fruiting of crops. The beds according to Mitlider have a feature - they are narrow with wide row spacing. It is believed that this way you can get more vegetables than with traditional planting, although the area will be used less.

In relation to plant nutrition, there are also features - no organic matter is used for top dressing, and mineral fertilizers are applied fractionally and according to a certain scheme.

Good and bad sides

Advantages of Mitlider growing technology:

• yield;
• improving the taste and presentation of fruits;
• acceleration of seed germination when sown directly into the soil;
• facilitate plant care due to wide row spacing;
• ease of care;
• saving water and fertilizer;
• possibility of applying the technology on any soil and in any climate;
• saving covering material in the construction of greenhouses.

Disadvantages of the method: the beds are surrounded by borders, they are often made of wood, which requires antiseptic treatment.

How to make narrow beds according to the Mitlider with your own hands

For the technology to work, the beds must be made and placed correctly.

Choosing a seat

The choice of location plays an important role.The beds, according to technology, should be located on a flat area, therefore, if it is located on a small hill or lowland, it must first be leveled. Placing a structure in a lowland is not welcome because the roots of vegetables are placed shallowly and can scorch due to dampness.

As for the illumination, the beds should be placed on a site illuminated by the sun during the day, or in light partial shade. In the shade of trees or buildings, plants will lack light, and the expected yield will be less.

Sizes

On average, the dimensions of the ridges according to the Mitlider are as follows: width - 45 cm, row spacing 2 times wider - 90 cm. Length is not limited, but usually 9 m. From 4 sides, the beds are fenced with 10-centimeter sides.Inside the sides, you need to dig and level the beds so that there are no slopes to either side.

Arrangement

To equip the beds you will need tools: a shovel, a pitchfork, a rake, a tape measure, pegs, a rope. It is recommended to arrange the ridges in the direction from south to north so that the sun can evenly illuminate all plants.

The sequence of building beds: clear the area of weeds, remove all roots. Level the surface and level so that there are no slopes and drops. Everything should be as even as possible.

After that, you should mark the ridges, put pegs in the corners and pull the rope between them. Put the sides along the lines and dig them into the ground to hold them. The height of ordinary sides is 10 cm, they need to be increased if soil or soil mixture was used to level the surface. At the beginning and at the end of the beds, you can put plastic arcs on which, if necessary, to build a greenhouse, you can stretch the film.

Common mistakes

Building Mitlider beds isn't that hard, but it's important to avoid mistakes. The following are common: violation of the requirement to level the beds; this leads to the fact that a slope is formed, towards which water flows during irrigation, and fertilizers are carried away. There is an overabundance of them, in the other part - a lack.

Violation of planting order. According to the rules, large crops, such as cabbage, are planted in a checkerboard pattern, medium-sized crops are planted on the sides of the beds, in 2 lines. Fertilizer is applied to the middle.

Do not break the frequency of watering. It is usually recommended to water the plants every day, but in small portions. Feed every week with specially prepared mixtures.

Mitlider's beds are one of the most popular and interesting technologies, understandable and accessible to every gardener. For the construction of the beds, only wooden sides are needed, the correct placement of the structure and the observance of the dimensions of the ridges. And, of course, do not forget about proper watering and nutrition.

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