Vegetable gardening has lately become just as popular as going to the
grocery store fore produce. Vegetable gardening can produce vegetable
that are usually cheaper than store bought, and vegetables from a home
vegetable garden definitely taste better by far. Vegetable gardening
is no different than growing herbs or flowers and if the proper steps
are taken and the plants are give the proper care they will flourish
and produce very tasty vegetables.
First you must decide what size of garden you wish to plant and then
select a place for it; somewhere that has good drainage, good air flow,
and good, deep soil. It also needs to be able to get as much sunlight
as possible. Because vegetable gardens have such tasty rewards, many
animals, such as dogs, rabbits, deer, and many others will try and get
to your veggies. One way to prevent this is to surround your garden
with a fence, or put out a trap to catch mice, moles, and other
animals.
Before planting, the soil must be properly prepared. Good soil for
vegetable gardening is achieved by cultivation and the application of
organic materials. The soil must be tilled (plowed) to control weeds
and mix mulch into the soil. If you have a small garden, spading could
be a better bet than plowing. Mulching is also a vital part of soil
preparation. Organic matter added to the soil releases nitrogen,
minerals, and other nutrients plants need to thrive. The most popular
and best type of mulch you can use is compost. While the kind and
amount of fertilizer used depends on the soil and types of plants,
there are some plants that have specific needs; leafy plants, like
cabbage, spinach, and lettuce usually grow better with more nitrogen,
while root crops like potatoes, beets, turnips, and carrots require
more potash. Tomatoes and beans use less fertilizer, while plants like
onions, celery, and potatoes need a larger amount....

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