Hugelkultur Construction and Multi-Year Management

Building the Hugelkultur MoundHugelkultur (German for 'hill culture') is a permaculture technique that creates enormously productive raised beds by burying rotting wood beneath the growing surface. As the wood decomposes over years, it releases nutrients, acts as a water reservoir (reducing irrigation needs dramatically), and creates a biologically active growing environment of exceptional fertility.ConstructionSelect a position in full sun. No excavation is necessary — the mound is built abov…