Growing Vegetable Plants in Your Home Garden
How do you decide which vegetable plants to grow?Choosing vegetable plants is simple. Start with vegetables you most enjoy eating! Almost all vegetables are surprisingly easy to grow in your own garden. Planning and planting a garden that includes your favorites is simple and easy whether you choose a traditional in-ground garden, or a container, raised bed, vertical, or potted vegetable garden. Even a small vegetable garden can provide a good amount of fresh delicious vegetables for your table. Gardening is an easy way to participate in one of the best experiences that life has to offer. Witness the miracle of life, save some money, and eat the best fresh vegetables on earth...planted with your own two hands. Download Free Garden Planning Worksheets, Garden Diary, Zone Chart, Or Planting Guide But first...What Type of Garden is Best? Your choice will be based on your living situation and personal preference. So if you do not have a yard, or access to a plot of ground, don't despair! You can grow a lovely container garden with plenty of vegetables in a very small space. For any type of garden, the only requirement for your garden to be happy is a sunny location, fertile soil, and water. Location, Location, LocationYou may have heard in real estate, and retail sales that "location is everything!" This is true for your garden also. Find the sunniest spot possible to locate your garden. Most vegetable plants require a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight per day. (Leafy vegetables such as lettuce are an exception. They can grow well in a shady spot.) Locate your garden away from trees and shrubs that will take water and nutrients away from your garden. Find a place near a convenient source of water if possible. Fertile Soil
Don't Forget WaterLocate your garden near a source of water. If you have to carry containers of water to your garden, there is a distinct possibility that you may not water them deeply or frequently enough. Set up your hose or sprinkler so that it is very easy to use without dragging it around. A little extra effort to arrange things with convenience in mind will pay big dividends as you progress through the growing season. Listen to the voice of experience here: You don't want watering to be a source of frustration in an otherwise beautiful experience! Which Vegetable Plants to Grow?If you have a small amount of space, you may have to limit your garden to a few key vegetable plants. Start with the ones you love to eat. They will bring the most satisfaction. If lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes are your favorites, start with those! Cucumbers can be grown vertically on a trellis if needed to conserve space, as they will sprawl for many feet in every direction, if not trained upward. Green onions, radishes, and garlic are easy to grow, and don't take a lot of space. Carrots are great to grow as long as you can plant them in very soft loamy soil. If your soil is hard-packed, your carrots will be deformed. They need to be able to easily push down through the soil when growing. When to Plant?Most vegetable plants will not tolerate freezing temperatures. So, if you live in a cooler part of the country, it is important to wait until "all danger of frost is past" before planting or moving your plants outdoors! Your local garden store or a friendly local gardener can tell you what is usually considered a "safe" time to plant in your area. If you start small, and enjoy the experience, you will want to continue gardening. Each season, you can try a few new vegetable plants or varieties. This is a great way to grow your garden; start with a small and sturdy foundation, and build it from there! Vegetable gardening can be easy and simple, and no matter where you live or what kind of resources you have available, you can provide your family with delicious, home-grown vegetables, which in turn, will help you save money. Vegetable Plants to Vegetable Gardening Vegetable Plants to Vegetable Garden
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