5. Avoid Using Harmful Chemicals | 10 mins

As we have seen, careful observation and working with our natural environment negates the need for chemical treatments and is the most sustainable and rewarding way to grow. The following best practices are key to avoiding chemicals: 

• Prevention rather than treatment is the best approach
• Use physical rather than chemical methods where intervention is required
• A healthy growing space should also contain some weeds and 'pests'

Reflect: Consider the approaches shown in this section and whether you can improve your approach not only to avoiding chemicals but also to managing pests & diseases organically.  

Complete the following quiz to check your knowledge of this principle before moving onto the next section:

Begin section 6: A healthy growing area

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