How to start your organic garden in South Florida

Prepare, prepare, prepare. That is the key to success for any grower. When you prepare your soil garden properly, everything else is way easier. No more battling weeds, way less pest problems, better yields, and healthier plants are just a few of the benefits.

Take a few minutes to watch this video to learn the techniques and materials we use to jump start garden beds in our South Florida.

*We've broken down the soil jump start process into 6 easy steps:*
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Please note that this recipe is to get your garden started, and a continued maintenance plan would be recommended throughout the gardening season. Visit our nursery from 10am-5pm so we can give you further advice on how to maintain your garden.

As you continue to expand and grow your garden, remember to keep your pathways mulched, to continue building your soil with organic matter.

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*Materials used in this video (updated May 2026):*

Garden Mix (Soil Enhancer):
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Worm Castings:
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Down To Earth Bio-Live (5-4-2) – Replaces Bokashi and Sustane:
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*This recipe enhances five square feet of native soil and raises it by 5 inches:*

– Garden Mix: 2 cubic feet
– Worm Castings: 1 gallon (16 cups)
– Down To Earth Bio-Live (5-4-2): 1¼ cups