Autumn 2026
🌱 Natural Farming:
This project initiated with the preparation of Brazilian grass stolons in a seedbed enriched with vermicompost. Over a growth period of two to three months, the seedlings established strong, healthy root systems, indicating they were ready for transplantation.
For the transplant to the final garden bed, I opted for a minimum tillage technique to preserve the soil structure. Using a hand trowel, I planted the roots of the Brazilian grass ('taque' species) directly into the bed without turning over all the soil.
Once the stolons were planted, I provided thorough watering to settle the soil. Using the same trowel, I gently compacted the soil around the roots to ensure good contact and avoid air pockets. To date, this method has proven successful, preventing cats from digging in the newly planted area. Sequence of Photos Showing the Process: Seedbed growth (00:16): Brazilian grass seedlings in the seed tray after 2-3 months of growth with vermicompost. [View photo 00:16] Stolon preparation (00:19): Inspecting the strong, healthy roots before transplanting. [View photo 00:19] Planting in the garden bed (00:25): Positioning the rooted stolons in the final garden bed without disturbing the soil. [View photo 00:25] Watering and compaction (01:03): Watering the planted stolons and using the trowel to compact the soil. [View photo 01:03] Final result (01:30): Panoramic view of the established garden bed with the planted Brazilian grass stolons. [View photo 01:30] Firts Photo:
Thank you for joining me throughout this Brazilian grass planting process! I am very happy with the results of this no-till technique. Stay tuned for the next updates from my garden! In the next post, I’ll show you the first flower of my 'spontaneous' tomato plant. This tomato grew on its own, so I transplanted it into a 23-liter pot with organic substrates, and it’s already blooming! Despite a small spider mite infestation, the natural predator Oligota pygmaea is doing an excellent job controlling the pest organically.
¡Chears and Happy Farming!
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