It's time to plant your veggie garden! We've been receiving many phone calls from beginner vegetable gardeners, and we're here to help you! We're excited that many of you are trying this out for the first time, and we know that you will be pleasantly surprised with your results. Vegetable gardening is not as difficult as it seems. Here are a few simple guidelines.- Select a location with at least 6 hours of sun each day.
- Mix the soil with mushroom compost (for nutrients) and peat moss (to lighten soil for root growth).
- Decide which crops you'd like to plant. Follow labels on seed packets and pots for proper distance between crops. If you're a beginner and looking for something easy, try tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, radishes and green beans. Also try tasty herbs like chives, parsley, cilantro and thyme. We're here to help with your selection!
- Protect crops from rodents. If you have rabbits in your yard, you might want to set up a small fence or just use a rabbit repellent.
- Water regularly
- Pick ripened crops frequently to encourage more production.
If you don't have much space for a vegetable garden, you can grow veggies in patio pots or even in small groupings around your pre-existing landscape.
Soon you'll be harvesting delicious produce from your own garden. There's nothing like the taste of freshly picked veggies! Enjoy!
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