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Vegetable Gardening Tips
With the costs of living rising all the time, it may be possible to save money
and increase your family's health at the same time by growing vegetables in your
backyard.
It's a good idea to choose your favourite vegetables to grow and plan beds for
early, middle of the season and late varieties.
Most vegetables require at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, some need 8. Some
quick growers like lettuce and radish can be grown between the rows of plants
that take longer to mature, like beet or corn, thus making full use of the area
available.
Throughout dry periods, vegetable gardens need extra watering. Most vegetables
benefit from an inch or more of water each week, especially when they are
fruiting.
During the growing season watch for insect pests. If you discover a bug problem
early it will be much easier, but be careful to not use pesticides once the
vegetable are close to being picked unless it becomes an absolute necessity.
Organic gardening is one healthy and environment-friendly option. Once you have
reaped your crop, put the vegetable waste into your compost pile so that it can
be recycled for next spring.
It is important to protect your vegetable garden from wild animals looking for a
tasty treat. Make sure your garden is surrounded by a fence that will keep out
dogs, rabbits, and other animals. The harm done by wandering animals during one
season can equal the cost of a fence. A fence also can serve as a frame for
peas, beans, tomatoes, and other crops that need support.
Protection is needed in order for your vegetable garden to yield a bountiful
harvest. Hard work will pay dividends if necessary precautions have been made.
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