Organic

Everything organic today present trend, organic fruits , organic corn , organic tomatoes , not to mention lettuce , spinach , kailan , even organic mint leaves also exist . In Ubud Bali , exactly in Swasti 3km north of the center of Ubud , Har 38 years to build organic vegetable kingdom since 2010 . For three years he managed to conjure rice fields that were once only grow rice and soybeans into organic vegetable expanse very popular with the many tourists staying in Ubud . Production is strewn in the luxury market , mall , mini market and in pubs and café frequented by foreigners .
" I have not dared to compete in traditional markets because the price is much cheaper , such as tomatoes around Rp 4,000 a kilo , while the organic tomatoes to be a bit lucky I have to sell the least expensive Rp 8000 perkilonya , " said the dreadlocked man born in East Java .
He had ups and downs in the world of organic vegetables since 2007 . Initially there are investors who offered him to make a 3-hectare organic farm in Jembrana , West Bali , complete with dairy farms to source organic fertilizer and repellent . But it does not run because of a technical error . He then crawled out from under learn about organic vegetable Kutuh Ubud , it was in 2008 .
" Until then I met with Susan 's mother specialized organic restaurant owner in the center of Ubud , he challenged me to become a supplier of organic vegetables . I learned one more year , about the management and marketing of organic until then managed , " he said .
Only after successfully raising capital little by little he was trying to plant an organic vegetable itself is not dependent on the generosity and kindness of people .
In Swasti she needs 3 years to minimize the influence of nutrients and chemicals on rented land . Because the condition is so , previous land intensively cultivated , the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides should not be immediately overhauled so organic cropland .
" That's the theory , but in my experience , water laden with pesticides was carried out by a natural detoxification in the presence of various kinds of moss and weeds , he who absorbs harmful substances , " said Har . Also on former crop land strewn with chemical fertilizers to grow various kinds of grasses that also detoxify the soil naturally .
Terms water and soil acidity is resolved naturally , Har then struggling with finding the most effective ways and cespleng to start planting organic vegetables . He likens the growth and development of the organic vegetable like a math problem .
" If the plant so unhealthy , wilted or pale leaves , it's like a math problem wrong insert the formula , " he said . Har trying to make improvements , either by selection of seeds that are also organic hybrid or improve the position of beds .
Common mistakes made ​​vegetable growers organic and non-organic is they make the beds along the land he worked . It is certainly wrong because excess moisture will occur .
" The ideal is galengan maximum length of 5 meters , " said the former guitarist of the famous band in this region . Then each galengan height should also be taken into account , the higher the better , because the humidity is more easily controlled . In addition galengan length , which is also often forgotten by organic vegetable growers is , galengan waterways around it . Many have made ​​the same in all the corners and sides , but this will make the humidity is high . Preferably the depth of the water channel is different , at least in galengan around , then in between the shallower beds so galengan easily drained when it rains heavy , also easily get the source water when it is dry season .
In addition he also gave the plastic cover on every galengan , which aims to inhibit the growth of grass , but at the same time also help the process of photosynthesis .
" So far, people just think that the photo synthesis in plants occurs only during the day and over the top of the leaf facing directly towards the coming of light , but with the help of sunlight reflected off the plastic from the bottom and on the underside of leaves , " he said . By way of reflection that photosynthesis is more optimal then growth will be very good organikpun vegetables .
Fertilizer is often an obstacle to those who want to try organic vegetable farming . Har solve it in an amazing way . All around the place he organic vegetable gardening there are dozens of sawmills . There are to sculpture to furniture .
" Sawdust , especially hard wood , it contains a lot of calcium , which is the best fertilizer for organic vegetables , just freed from termites by leaving it for a week and then be deployed near the roots of the plant , also on the sidelines galengan , " said Har .
Because the work is based on experience as a teacher , then Har just with a quick look already know the cause of infertility vegetables , or vegetable pests .
"The issue of fertilizer , the content of sodium sulfate posphor small problem , the biggest problem is water , sometimes causing excess moisture to grow various kinds of mushrooms , organic vegetables that is the main enemy , " he said anyway .
And when that happens , because he's abstinence spraying with pesticides , which are carried out as early as possible mencomoti caterpillar attached to the vegetables one by one . Then gathered and used as bird feed .
" The bird chirped happily , so free from pests of vegetables , easy, " he said , flicking hair gimbalnya . So by controlling the supply of water , even in the rainy season , he managed to raise a variety of organic vegetables properly .
" Vegetable Farmers usually complains of excessive rainfall which reduces their interest in planting vegetables , I made ​​these challenges , the calamities that befell the traditional vegetable growers me back into profit , " he added . As a result of excess water although plantation crops he can still calmly . You do this by placing plastic over the plant the vegetables , then discard the excess water through channels that are well designed .
In addition to pests and moisture for organic vegetable growers main problem is marketing . General market and traditional markets are not able to accommodate and sell organic vegetables for 2x the price above the price of non-organic vegetables .
" Why organic vegetables more expensive , because for the sake of free vegetables from chemicals , the natural fertilization with sawdust applied , vegetables are not driven growth , " he said . Then the vegetable beds that use only organic systems produce about 20 kg . While non-organic result more then they can sell it at a low price .
"If you fight with a clear non-organic vegetables I lose , then I have to raise prices to cover the production costs of land rental and salaries of employees , " he said . And consumers usually do not mind . Because they are aware of organic vegetables are healthier , more easily absorbed by the blood , easy to digest and makes the liver and kidneys are not heavy .
"The term organic vegetables are expensive , but it makes you maintained health and fitness not fatigue because the body's metabolic processes are not as heavy as the time consuming non- organic vegetables , " he added .
From direct experience of organic vegetable farming he later became a teacher for other farmers who are getting attracted to moving point . Har give free course in the garden area of ​​2 hectares . They may come to see the demonstration organic garden free of charge .
" If I were to come into their garden , or provide analysis and consulting for organic plantation they make then I impose tariffs but it is very cheap when compared to those who bring agricultural scientists armed with grandiose grandiose theory , " he chuckled .