Soil quality is everything. Bio-rich soil grows nutrient-rich crops. But great soil is a living thing, like us, and cannot continually give without receiving. The battery in your phone has a limited energy supply that needs to be restored and it’s the same with soil: what we take needs to be given back. Soil input equals harvest output.
Compost
A robust compost contains many nutrients your plants and microbes need to thrive, so it stands to reason that the more compost you add to your garden, the richer your soil will be. Digging in some compost after each harvest and before your next planting will help your soil retain the balance of nutrients it needs to support plant and microbial life. Some people pop compost into the hole they plant into, while others