Organic fruits and vegetables are both delicious and healthy, far surpassing normal supermarket produce. You could save money by growing your own fruits and vegetables instead of getting them from the store. Keep reading to learn how to grow organic fruits and vegetables at home.

Pick your plants with an eye to maximize the yield you can get. A plant that is resistant to disease, or one that is tolerant of extreme weather, will deliver a higher yield.

If you start to notice some powdery mildew growing on your plants, there is no need to waste money on expensive chemicals. Mix a solution of baking soda, water, and a tiny bit of dishwashing liquid. Spray this on the plants once per week until that mildew goes away. This mixture will not hurt your plants and it will eliminate the mildew slowly but efficiently.

Take the time to remove weeds. Weeds can turn a thriving garden into a total wasteland. A clever way to accomplish this is with the help of some white vinegar. It can kill weeds. So, if weed pulling is tiring you out, spray a white vinegar solution all over them.

When you mow your lawn, do not mow it close to the ground. If you leave your grass a bit longer, the roots can grow deeper. This results in a lawn that is stronger and less likely to dry out. If the grass is too short that will lead to shallow roots, which will cause a brown and dried-out lawn.

When you decide to add vegetables into your garden space, be aware that they must be placed where they will receive direct sunlight for a minimum of six hours daily. Most vegetables need that much sun to grow rapidly and successfully. This is true for flowers as well.

You no longer need to buy inferior produce. Use the tips featured above the next time you are in your garden, and in the not too distant future, you could be harvesting your very own organic fruits, vegetables and herbs.