Vegetable Seeds - Getting Started With Organic Gardening
Download Free Garden Planning Worksheets, Garden Diary, Zone Chart, Or Planting Guide Organic gardens are simply those gardens that are grown without the use of man-made chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. Most vegetable gardeners choose to grow their gardens organically. It is just as easy to have an organic garden, and then you don't run the risk of eating any harmful substances along with your delicious fresh vegetables!
Where to Find Vegetable Seeds Usually you can find a selection of organic vegetable seeds at your local garden center. If not, there are garden stores online or local stores that specialize in organic seeds. Another source can be friends or neighbors who grow their own gardens from heirloom seeds, and are willing to share some of their extras with you. However, it is not necessary to use only organic vegetable seeds in your garden unless you are a purist! You can still maintain your garden organically using compost, mulch, and humus to enrich the soil, and using other natural means to control any problems with pests that you may encounter. Growing Vegetable SeedsGrowing a garden is simple whether you are growing it organically or not. You are going to need sunlight, good rich soil, food or fertilizer, and a good supply of water. If you are interested in applying organic fertilizer to your garden, there are a number of formulas online that contain the ingredients needed to produce organic fertilizer as well as herbicides and pesticides to protect your plants without adding harmful chemicals that might find their way into your vegetables. Most fertilizers as well as pesticides and herbicides can be made quite easily from items that you have at home in your kitchen. These do not change the flavor of your vegetables and they do not leave behind harmful trace chemicals. Planters and ContainersFor your first vegetable garden, it is often a good idea to consider planting a potted or container garden. All you need is an assortment of containers with drainage holes in the bottom; usually 3 to 5 gallon size is adequate, some good potting soil, and off you go! This eliminates the huge chore of soil preparation which usually involves removing sod or grass, spading, digging, rototilling, raking, adding compost, etc. After you have enjoyed the fun and ease of container gardening, you may want to move to the next level of having an in-ground or raised bed vegetable garden. Place your containers in a sunny location with a source of water nearby. To make your container garden even more lovely, add a few pots of colorful flowers in with your vegetable garden. Try growing everything from potatoes, to tomatoes, lettuce, onions, carrots, radishes, cucumbers, and peppers in a convenient container or hanging container garden.
So don't delay! Get started with choosing your containers, and potting soil. As soon as the danger of frost is past, you can plant your garden seeds in the ground. Most will only take a week or two to sprout, so you won't have long to wait. Before you know it, you and your family will be enjoying fresh home-grown vegetables on your dinner table! Vegetable Seeds to Vegetable Gardening Vegetable Seeds to Heirloom Seeds
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Finding the right vegetable seeds is an important part of organic gardening. When planning and starting a vegetable garden, it is important to select seeds that have a current date on the packet, and have been stored properly. Out of date, or improperly stored seeds will have a lower rate of germination, which can lead to 
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