{"id":167631,"date":"2025-06-09T06:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T10:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/?p=167631"},"modified":"2025-06-03T18:11:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T22:11:02","slug":"farming-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/2025\/06\/farming-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Could One of These Viral Farming Hacks Work on Your Land?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a gardener or small-scale farmer, you\u2019ve probably been hit with advertisements, YouTube videos, and word-of-mouth stories about the next best thing to make growing plants easier. Your first instinct may be to dismiss or<strong> try out all these farming hacks<\/strong>, but before you sweep them all under the same rug, take a note from the professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-time gardeners <strong style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kevin and Jacques <\/strong>of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epicgardening.com\/\">Epic Gardening<\/a> took a moment to explore some of the most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">popular farming hacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and determine which ones are worth trying.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pro Gardeners React to Viral Farming &quot;Hacks&quot;\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/47dzqwhl5xQ?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mulch Grown in Place<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_167633\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-167633\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"b29069\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b29069;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167633 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rye-field.webp\" alt=\"A rye field with tall golden seedheads swaying gently on green, thin stems under the sunlight.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rye-field.webp 1280w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rye-field-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rye-field-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rye-field-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-167633\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crimped rye makes a surprisingly lush mulch underfoot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people recognize that <strong>mulch traps moisture<\/strong>, <strong>suppresses weeds<\/strong>, and <strong>helps prevent erosion<\/strong>. Most of the time, adding mulch to the farm or garden means purchasing it from an exterior source and then spreading it on your land. But have you thought about growing mulch exactly where you want it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing mulch in place involves <a href=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/2015\/10\/how-to-choose-cover-crop\/\">planting a cover crop<\/a><strong> like rye or oats<\/strong>, and then terminating the crop by crimping the stems. Once the stems are broken and flat on the ground, you can cover the crop with a silage tarp to fully kill it. Peel back the tarp after a few weeks, and you\u2019ll have a robust organic mulch covering the top of your bed. All you have to do is peel back the mulch to transplant crops like potatoes, tomatoes, or squash.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This farming hack is one that\u2019s worth using at home. While it may not make sense for every scale, it can cover otherwise fallow ground and provide you with a thick mulch that <strong>helps keep summer crops healthy<\/strong>. If you choose to try this method, make sure to get the termination timing right, or you\u2019ll end up with cover crops that don\u2019t fully die or those that produce unwanted seeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dried Peppers on String<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_167634\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-167634\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"581b16\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #581b16;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167634 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Red-Chili-peppers-Sun-Dried.webp\" alt=\"Close up of red chilli peppers hanging on a rope drying in the sun.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Red-Chili-peppers-Sun-Dried.webp 1280w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Red-Chili-peppers-Sun-Dried-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Red-Chili-peppers-Sun-Dried-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Red-Chili-peppers-Sun-Dried-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-167634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">String them up in the sun for slow, steady drying.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have lots of peppers that you\u2019d like to dry, you may be able to skip the dehydrator. Run a string through each, then <strong>hang the lines of peppers<\/strong> between two logs or posts. This method allows the heat of the sun to dry the fruits so they\u2019re ready for storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor drying will likely work well if you live in a <strong>warm climate with low humidity<\/strong> <strong>and no rain<\/strong>. However, move your drying operations indoors if you expect lots of rain or high humidity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seat on Wheels<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_167635\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-167635\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"818a73\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #818a73;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167635 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Seat-on-wheels.webp\" alt=\"A close-up of a metal saddle on wheels stands among mulched strawberry beds. \" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Seat-on-wheels.webp 1280w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Seat-on-wheels-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Seat-on-wheels-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Seat-on-wheels-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-167635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A simple seat on rails saves your back daily.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One farmer developed a simple wheeled seat that rolls down a rail in his greenhouse path. Rather than constantly bending over or crawling along the ground, he can <strong>sit on the low seat and easily harvest<\/strong>, <strong>prune<\/strong>, or <strong>weed<\/strong> his plants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the rail system may not make sense in every context, this farming hack is a reminder to make us think about <strong>how we can make work easier on our bodies<\/strong>. Long-handled tools prevent us from bending over, knee pads make kneeling an easier chore, and tractors or carts simplify moving heavy loads. You can also explore <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/2024\/05\/on-the-ground-with-toolmakers-helping-small-farmers-keep-it-local\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small-scale tool makers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are producing innovative items.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep Compost Mulch No-Dig Bed<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_167636\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-167636\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a7936d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a7936d;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167636 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garden-bed-with-cardboard-and-compost.webp\" alt=\"A garden bed covered with pieces of cardboard and black loose compost.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garden-bed-with-cardboard-and-compost.webp 1280w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garden-bed-with-cardboard-and-compost-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garden-bed-with-cardboard-and-compost-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garden-bed-with-cardboard-and-compost-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-167636\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A compost blanket over cardboard kicks off a garden fast.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No-dig, also known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/2013\/08\/7-facts-till-farming\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no-till<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, has been rising in popularity in recent years. While large-scale conventional farmers sprayed crops with herbicides to avoid tilling them into the ground, organic no-till is different. This method prioritizes <strong>building organic matter in the soil<\/strong>, so there\u2019s no need for regular tillage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way to quickly create no-dig beds on a small scale involves <strong>laying cardboard on the ground<\/strong>, then covering it with a <strong>thick layer of compost<\/strong>. You can plant directly into the compost, which means you can start a new garden bed in as little as a few days. This method can work well if you don\u2019t have time to kill the underlying vegetation or grow a cover crop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it\u2019s <strong>labor-intensive<\/strong>, and the large amount of compost comes with a high up-front cost. Some perennial weeds can also make their way through the cardboard, so you should watch for bindweed, thistle, and other nasty weeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaning and Burying Tomato Plants<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_167637\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-167637\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"666a4a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #666a4a;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167637 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tomato-seedling.webp\" alt=\"Close up of young freshly planted tomato seedling with green jagged foliage in mounded soil, planted deeply.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tomato-seedling.webp 1280w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tomato-seedling-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tomato-seedling-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tomato-seedling-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-167637\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A deep plant today means stronger roots tomorrow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomatoes will form <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umd.edu\/resource\/bumps-or-swelling-vegetable-stems\/\">adventitious roots<\/a> where they come into contact with the soil, so <strong>leaning and burying the stem<\/strong> will lead to a <strong>more robust root system<\/strong>. This method does involve extra work and planning, so it may not be the best idea if you\u2019re working on a large scale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enjoy similar benefits, you can <strong>deeply bury your tomato seedling at planting time<\/strong>. Just make sure to leave two sets of true leaves above the soil surface.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting Crops in Small Cells<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_167638\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-167638\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"616c4a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #616c4a;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167638 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Close-up-of-new-plants-growing-in-nursery-tray.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of young seedlings with green cotyledons and serrated true leaves in black plastic trays filled with soil.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Close-up-of-new-plants-growing-in-nursery-tray.webp 1280w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Close-up-of-new-plants-growing-in-nursery-tray-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Close-up-of-new-plants-growing-in-nursery-tray-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Close-up-of-new-plants-growing-in-nursery-tray-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-167638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ground contact stops root circling and encourages strong roots.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solanaceous crops like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant are often grown and sold in large cell trays. However, this isn\u2019t necessary. Starting the seeds in smaller cells allows you to <strong>save space and potting mix<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most growers keep their cell trays off the ground, one grower placed his seedling trays directly on the ground. The <strong>roots avoided circling<\/strong> and instead grew through the cells and into the soil, where they could obtain more water and nutrients. This method isn\u2019t well-suited for extremely wet areas, and you should be aware of the <strong>increased risk of soil-borne diseases<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mfo-wysiwyg-custom-cta meet-the-modern-farmer-using-new-zealand-pigs-to-restore-a-former-tobacco-farm\">\n<div class=\"mfo-wysiwyg-custom-cta-flex\">\n<p><a class=\"full\" title=\"Meet the Modern Farmer Using New Zealand Pigs to Restore a Former Tobacco Farm\" href=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/2022\/12\/kunekune-pigs\/\">full_link<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex\">\n<p class=\"title mfo-wysiwyg-custom-cta-title h1\">Meet the Modern Farmer Using New Zealand Pigs to Restore a Former Tobacco Farm<\/p>\n<div class=\"description\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #122108; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; background-color: #fdfff7;\">Kunekune pigs are the secret to one North Carolina farmer\u2019s success<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"svg mfo-wysiwyg-custom-cta-svg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not uncommon to hear someone touting that they\u2019ve discovered the next great farming hack. But what\u2019s real, and what\u2019s just a ploy to gain followers or customers? 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