The season for growth is here, but is your property ready?

Spring has arrived, and across Australia, the days are getting longer and warmer. Everything on the farm, from your orchards to your veggie patches, is kicking into high gear. While the sun and light showers are doing their bit, this is the time to put in the simple work that guarantees success through the heat of summer.

We’re not just talking about planting; we’re talking about securing your soil and water infrastructure right now.

Part 1: Building a Living Foundation

The key to a successful spring is building up your soil. With the weather warming, the sun will start pulling moisture out of the ground fast. You need to prepare your soil to retain every drop.

Enrichment and Mulching

Before the heat sets in, focus on soil enrichment. Add compost, or sow green manure crops like clover, to inject vital organic matter back into the ground. If you’re dealing with last season’s patches, now is the perfect time to turn over that soil.

Once your soil is enriched, mulch is your best friend. A good layer of woodchip mulch around established fruit trees and garden beds will significantly retain moisture, keeping the roots cool and reducing the need for constant watering.

To make light work of applying foliar feeds or liquid compost teas to new beds, a quality small sprayer is essential

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Part 2: Water Security and Efficiency

You can have the best soil in the country, but without efficient water delivery, you're fighting a losing battle. A critical part of spring prep is giving your water systems a full audit.

Check Your Systems, Stop the Waste

As you start watering your seedlings and established plants in the mornings (the most efficient time, by the way), check your gear:

• Are your fittings holding pressure?

• Is your hose kinking and slowing your flow?

Investing in quality pipe and fittings now prevents major headaches when your water demand peaks. You need a hose that can withstand the harsh Australian sun and won't kink when you need it most.

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Part 3: Defence and Support

As your plants start actively growing, so do the pests and weeds. Staying ahead of them now will save you a fortune later.

Pest Control and Fertilising

Weeds should be controlled by hand-pulling around new plants. For larger areas or the application of liquid fertilisers, you need a targeted approach. Applying slow-release liquid or solid fertilisers now will give your plants the consistent support they need for rapid spring growth.

A versatile spray gun is a must-have for targeted pest and weed control around your property. It ensures you only spray exactly where the problem is.

Planting for the Season

If you’re growing in cooler regions, remember that October is still suitable for planting cool-season crops like kale and peas. By focusing on soil health and water efficiency first, you give these new additions the best possible start.

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Get your property spring-sorted by shopping our full range of supplies today! Give our Toowoomba team a call to talk through how Austral Ag can help you get your irrigation ready for summer.

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