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Grow It Yourself is an Irish organisation dedicated to supporting people around the world in growing their own food. Founded in 2008, their aim is to encourage healthier and more sustainable lifestyles based on self-production of the food we eat.

Grow It Yourself sees education and empowerment as central to their project of creating a global movement of food growers whose collective actions will help to build a sustainable food system. Whether it's at home, at work, in school or at a community level, Grow It Yourself believes that a more sustainable approach to the food we eat is integral to protecting our planet for future generations.

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By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the process of preparing to grow carrots
  • Explain the process of successfully growing beetroot
  • Outline the steps to follow when growing chilli peppers
  • Describe the process of carrying out crop rotation
  • Outline various strategies for improving soil quality
  • Explain how to test your soil
  • Explain the process of making compost
  • Describe the process of making raised beds
  • Explain how to successfully sow various vegetable seeds
  • Describe the process of transplanting vegetable seed beds
  • Explain the concept of “hardening off”
  • Describe how to sow and grow lettuce, peas, garlic, early potatoes and tomatoes
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