Want to start a vegetable garden in the backyard? Here are some simple tips one can follow to start a growing vegetable garden any time of the year.
Real Simple provided a guide on how to grow vegetables every month. The site said that when it comes to growing a vegetable garden, timing is everything. It is always important to determine the right time to start planting seeds and the best time to plant outdoors. It is also important to know what vegetables are capable of growing in the state because climate and weather can affect vegetable growth.
The first thing that needs to be done is to make a plan by creating a map with the outline of the beds. It is best to sketch out the arrangement of the vegetables, giving them ample space to grow for the coming season. Think about the different vegetables you want to plant and look for seedlings that are ready to be transplanted.
For beginners, start with plants and vegetables that are easiest to grow. After finishing the plan and the seed orders, make sure that the necessary tools for gardening are ready like growing mix, seed trays and pots. Prepare the essentials as well like a round-headed shovel, a garden spade and fork and a wheelbarrow.
If the soil is already ready for planting, it is the time to sow the seeds. Reader's Digest recommends marking the row with stakes at each end and then stretching a garden line between them to make the task easier. Larger seeds must be planted about 3 centimeters apart. One should also be wary about weeds as these complete with vegetable for water and nutrients. Make sure these are taken care of before planting anything in the garden.
During February, the vegetables that are best to plant are root perennial vegetables like asparagus, artichoke, horseradish, and rhubarb. In May, one can start planting early season crops like tomatoes, squash and eggplants.
