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SolarHarvest Garden Plan for 2025 Growing Season at Power Family Home

Location:
Backyard of Power Family Home
718 SW 199th, Normandy Park, WA

Project Name:
SolarHarvest Garden

Timeline for the 2025 Growing Season:

March - Early April:

Garden Preparation:
- Install non-permanent solar racking system and set up rainwater collection.
- Apply biochar and compost to the garden beds.
- Prepare soil for planting and calibrate sensors.

Mid-April:

Planting Season Begins:
- Section 1: Plant watermelon, sweet potatoes, and sunflowers.
- Section 2: Plant melons,beans and corn.
- Section 3: Plant, strawberries, beans, and hemp.

May - June:

Growth Monitoring:
- Begin regular irrigation with cold plasma-treated rainwater.
- Monitor soil conditions using soil sensors and adjust based on real-time data.

July - August:

Mid-Season Growth:
- Continue optimizing irrigation and fertilization based on sensor data.
- Apply biogas liquid fertilizer as needed.

September - October:

Harvesting and Post-Harvest Care:
- Harvest watermelon, sweet potatoes, corn, melons, and other crops.
- Use organic waste to produce biogas and replenish soil with compost.

November:

Off-Season Preparation:
- Clean and store solar panels and irrigation systems.
- Prepare the garden for winter and plant cover crops to protect and rejuvenate the soil.

Conclusion:

The SolarHarvest Garden at the Power Family Home will serve as a model for sustainable urban farming, integrating cutting-edge technologies like solar power, soil sensors, and cold plasma treatment. The garden will follow the Three Sisters Method to promote plant health and maximize crop yields while reducing the environmental footprint through smart, eco-friendly farming practices.

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