Thinking about growing your own plants? There’s very little to compare with the joy of gathering harvest from your own vegetable garden and eating it fresh! Add a variety of herbs and some tomato plants and you are growing a banquet to please a king.
Where in your garden should you have your vegetable bed? Find a spot that has good daylight and, ideally, is conveniently near the kitchen. When selecting the area be aware of shadow from buildings, walls, trees, etc . Your food plants need at least 6 hours of direct sun a day to yield a satisfying crop. Some days will be sunnier than others but aim of a minimum of 6 hours of full sun normally. Water drainage is critical as soil that’s too damp could cause the plants to decay in the ground.
You may have to come to a compromise on convenience, often vicinity to the kitchen is not the deciding factor. If the soil itself not be generous or acceptable do not lose heart. You can, of course, always improve on poor ground by purchasing soil and adding your own house made kitchen and garden compost.
Plants need unpolluted air around their leaves but if you live in an extremely windy part of the country protect your vegetables from robust winds. Special fencing is available as a windbreak. Too much wind has a tendency to dry out the plant; it could also break the fragile stems.
Keep a watch on your vegetables as they grow. They like being nurtured. In dry weather, keep them well watered as they can shrivel easily. They will need approximately an in. of water per week, especially during the fruiting season.
Notice if they’re being attacked by pests and if so use an organic spray before too much damage is done.
You probably already have an idea of what veg you would like to grow based primarily on your family preferences. A good variety is pleasing and fun to grow. You will need to give more space to favored foods. Some vegetable sprouts benefit from being given a start inside while others need to be sown directly where they are expected to grow.
Watching your plants grow is pleasant, anticipating the delicious experience of enjoying them at the table. Watering is very important, keeping them wet. Mulching helps retain moisture if placed in between rows. Mulching also provides a convenient route as you incline and crop your crop.
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