Category for Urban Agriculture

Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 09 a
a.
Integrate bioswales/rain gardens in sidewalk level planting areas and at street level to capture, filter and infiltrate rainwater.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 08 f
f.
If using existing on-site soil, conduct soil analysis regularly by a reputable lab, especially at the initial stage.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 08 e
e.
Grow crops that do not have deep roots.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 08 d
d.
Where possible, use raised beds.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 08 c
c.
Use only non-treated wood and non-toxic material where food plants are growing.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 08 b
b.
Monitor water quality of stormwater run-off used to irrigate edible plants.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 08 a
a.
Select appropriate planting species to minimize and mitigate any toxins present in the soil or when irrigated by stormwater.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 i
i.
Practice seasonal crop rotation to reduce soil-borne diseases and to help maintain soil structure and fertility.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 h
h.
Create a holistic ecological connection to the larger green infrastructure network to create opportunities for beneficial animal and insect species to use the area.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 g
g.
To avoid waste matter on edibles, consider raising planters to a height that is out of reach of larger pets.

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