7 Reasons Why It Makes Sense to Plant an Organic Vegetable Garden

Over the past few decades, there has been a dramatic change in the farming industry.

What was once done by the triforce of hand, hard work, and Mother Nature has since been replaced by machines and a laundry list of harmful chemicals including (but certainly not limited to):

• Pesticides
• Additives
• Herbicides
• Synthetic fertilizers
• Hormones
• Mass-production through genetically modified organism (GMO) techniques

The end result (so far):

A negative impact on the health of humanity from new diseases spreading rapidly amongst humans and animals.

The World Health Organization produces reports to show how the use of chemicals and other products on food, coupled with the manufacturing processes involved, are actually a threat to our health.

If you have space on your property for a few pots or have access to a small tract of land, then you will greatly benefit yourself, your loved ones, your community, and Mother Earth if you were to grow your own organic vegetable garden.

Here are seven scientific reasons for doing this:

1. No additives in your vegetables.

Research by organic food associations has shown that additives in our food can cause painful and potentially deadly ailments including heart disease, osteoporosis, migraines, and hyperactivity.

2. No harmful use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.

These chemical products are applied to obtain crops all the time regardless of natural conditions like rodent infestations, plagues, or weather conditions.

They also negatively affect the quality of the vegetables.

And in case you have been living under a rock up until recently, here’s a newsflash for you: pesticides are usually poisonous to humans.

3. No weird genetically modified (GM) vegetables.

Antibiotics, drugs and hormones are used on vegetables to grow them bigger and in more numbers.

One of the consequences of this practice are the vegetables all have a virtually identical appearance and are usually tasteless.

Additionally, we end up consuming the hormones that have been used on the vegetables, and this comes with potential risks for our health.

4. You and your loved ones will eat more organic vegetables.

They will not contain any of the products or chemicals named above, and they will be much more natural than anything you would find at the supermarket. Your health would not be at risk because you know that nothing has been added to your vegetables.

5. Organic vegetables just plain taste better.

The use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, hormones, and antibiotics rob the natural taste away from vegetables. With organic vegetables, your cooking will be enhanced as their flavor will spring forth.

The reason behind the superior taste of organic vegetables compared to nonorganic is pretty simple.

Vegetables not sprayed down with pesticides had to fend for itself against rodent and pest attacks.

The yummy results: more enhanced and fully developed aromas, notes, flavors, and healthy characteristics (like increased anti-oxidants) that insects hate but humans love.

6. Organic farming is environmentally-friendly.

By avoiding the use of pesticides or other equally harmful products on your vegetables, the soil remains undamaged and the air remains safe to breathe. Mother Earth thanks you!

7. You are contributing to your own self-sustainability and the sustainability of Earth.

Imagine trading vegetables with neighbors and establishing a community of organic vegetable gardeners and like-minded guardians of the planet?

It’s possible if you were to plant your own organic vegetable garden.

Conclusion

Additives, fertilizers, pesticides, and hormones are not typically found in naturally growing vegetables.

Taking better care of your health begins with what you are consuming daily.

Try growing your own organic vegetables starting from just a few basic pots and boxes set out in the backyard along with regular watering and plenty of good ‘ol natural sunlight.